MDJ (Makassar Dental Journal)
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Volume 15 Issue 1 April 2026

The use of polyetherketoneketone in removable partial denture: Penggunaan polyetherketoneketone pada gigi tiruan sebagian lepasan

A., St. Rakhmawati (Unknown)
Nurrahma, Rifaat (Unknown)
Jubhari, Eri Hendra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 May 2026

Abstract

Cobalt-chromium and titanium alloys are widely used as prosthetic frameworks due to their high strength, stiffness, corrosion iresistance, and passivation pro-perties. However, metal ions can potentially cause cytotoxicity, hypertension, and neoplasia. Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) is an alternative polymer mate-rial that has physical, mechanical, and chemical properties suitable for use as denture framework material due to its high strength, low modulus of elasticity, and reduced risk of problems caused by metal frameworks such as allergies and potential me-tallic taste. In complex cases, the treatment plan and mate-rials used for the denture are important to ensure predictability and long-term du-rability. This review evaluates PEKK as a suitable biomaterial for removable partial denture frameworks. It is concluded that PEKK material is an alternative material that can be used as a removable partial denture framework because it is a lightweight framework material, has good biocompatibility, and is easy to repair in case of bone resorption.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MDJ

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

The journal receives a manuscript from the following area below Dentistry science and development with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach: Dental Public Health and Epidemiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dental Conservation and Endodontics Preventive Dentistry Biomedical Dentistry ...