Applications and Clinical Behavior of BioHPP in Prosthetic Dentistry: A Short Review

Abstract

(1) Background: BioHPP® (Bredent, UK) is a partially crystalline poly ether ether ketone (PEEK) that is strengthened using ceramic. PEEK and its various formulations represent a very interesting alternative, and has been in-depth with its literature in recent years; (2) Methods: A PubMed and Scopus search for the term “BioHPP” yielded 73 results and 42 articles which were included in this short review. Considering the scarce literature on the subject, each article was considered in this review; (3) Results: the articles analyzed are very recent, all published in the last 5 years. Their clinical evaluation of BioHPP® highlights many positive aspects, and few articles have highlighted critical issues in its multiple clinical applications; (4) Conclusions: this material is not only extremely interesting for the future, but possesses characteristics suitable for clinical application today, for endocrowns, small adhesive bridges, temporary prostheses and for immediate loads on implant restorations. The excellent aesthetics and the possibility of simple reprocessing of the restorations made with this material invite its clinical application.

Polyphenol-Enriched Composite Bone Regeneration Materials: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies

“…The following data were collected from each of the reports: (1) the name of the first author; (2) date of publication; (3) the name of the polymer used; (4) whether the polymer used was of natural or synthetic origin; (5) the name of the filler used; (6) the name of the PPh incorporated into the composite; (7) the PPhs group to which this particular compound belongs; (8) other additional composite components (if applicable); (9) the spatial structure of the composite (e.g., scaffold, film). The above-mentioned outcomes were analyzed only qualitatively, and in the absence of data in any of the domains, the field in the collective table was left blank, and at the synthesis stage, a given report was not taken into account in this specific domain.…”

“…The dynamic development of prosthetics allows the creation of high-strength restorations with satisfactory function and aesthetics [6]. Further research is conducted in order to develop more and more perfect materials for prosthesis [6,9,10]. Nevertheless, both removable solutions and permanent implants are foreign bodies, the presence of which can irritate the patient's tissues [3,11].…”

Intraorally welded wing abutments supporting full-arch prostheses: A retrospective clinical study

“…Metal-ceramic prostheses are currently one of the most recommended solutions for several reasons, including their high marginal precision, long duration and excellent bond with the ceramic coating, as well as the possibility to use different modeling techniques. 8 However, new interesting prosthetic materials are emerging; they show advantageous properties, especially with regard to temporary prostheses and immediate loading. For example, semi-crystalline poly-ether-ether-ketone and its various formulations have an elastic modulus that is similar to that of the cortical bone, which reduces the occlusal forces acting on the prosthesis.…”

“…For example, semi-crystalline poly-ether-ether-ketone and its various formulations have an elastic modulus that is similar to that of the cortical bone, which reduces the occlusal forces acting on the prosthesis. 8 Increasing the durability and esthetics of this material would bring an extremely interesting alternative to metal-ceramic in the near future. 8 Another important aspect of the success of implantprosthetic rehabilitation through immediate loading is the connection between the implants and the prosthesis.…”

“…8 Increasing the durability and esthetics of this material would bring an extremely interesting alternative to metal-ceramic in the near future. 8 Another important aspect of the success of implantprosthetic rehabilitation through immediate loading is the connection between the implants and the prosthesis. In fact, no residual tensions should exist, as these might be transferred to the bone-implant interface, jeopardizing osseointegration.…”