Day 2 :
Keynote Forum
Jason Post
MBS Secure, USA
Keynote: Technology: Understanding private and public cloud use in the dental practice
Biography:
Jason Post is a Speaker, Dental Industry Author, CEO and Founder of MBS Secure. As Computer Engineer and Technology Designer who has worked with the world’s top Fortune 100 enterprises, he brings the power of global technology experience and dental industry understanding to his role.
Abstract:
In the rush for technology transformation in dental practice, failure to understand some of the cloud’s intricacies can create a significant impact on the bottom line. This session will address some of the basic building blocks of dental practice “cloud” technology; including the critical differences between private and public cloud usage. Understanding how technology is structured, and how to best deploy it in the practice office environment is an important element in efficient use of today’s technology innovations. Industry technologist, executive and cloud expert Jason Post will help dentists and managers understand the different types of technology available to the practice, and how to best understand and use these technologies for secure, cost-efficient and HIPPA-compliant performance. Session attendees will come away: Understanding the difference between private and public cloud technologies; Creating accurate budgets and implementation timelines for technology and;
Technology transformation trends like: what are the key technology transformation trends impacting the dental profession today, and what are the best-practice strategies to manage them for full compliancy and data protection?
Keynote Forum
Kariem M Elhelow
King Abdullah Medical City, Saudi Arabia
Keynote: Dental implants in pediatric jaws. Any new solutions for old problems?
Biography:
Kariem M Elhelow BDS, MS, PhD, is working a Consultant of Implant and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, in King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He worked as a prosthodontist in Alexandria University as well as Salametek Dental Centers. Dr. Elhelow received his BDS, and MS from Alexandria University, and his PhD from Cairo University, Egypt. He is also a fellow of the ICOI. He is an author and international public speaker lecturing on implant, maxillofacial prosthodontics and digital dentistry.
Abstract:
Traumatic tooth loss is a common incident in active children. The mean prevalence of congenitally missing teeth was reported to be 6.53% ± 3.33%; and therefore, they make up the vastness of the developmental anomaly of the human dentition. While researches are extensively addressing every aspect related to implants in adults, a paucity of equivalent articles are tackling dental implants in growing children and adolescents. It is widely accepted that dental implants should not be installed in growing children. The presentation will elaborate on how far this notion holds true today together with the clinical encounters anticipated. Knowledge about the behavior of dental implants in growing jaws coupled with correct patient selection and clinical guidelines are paving the way to more predictable functional and esthetic outcomes. The purpose of this article is to draw a roadmap to decision making addressing the do’s and don’ts when considering dental implants in growing children.
Conclusion: Implant rehabilitation is possible in young jaws. Growth assessment together with multidisciplinary management is crucial to avoid functional and esthetic failures. Recommendations: Aside from the points highlighted in the presentation, it is recommended that Implant practitioners become oriented with growth assessment methods; a skill that is frequently overlooked.
Keynote Forum
Cary Ganz
New York University, USA
Keynote: Page 50 Notes: Dentistry | Volume: 8 3rd Annual Meeting on May 25-26, 2018 New York, USA 24th American Dental Research & Future Dentistry & Pedodontics and Geriatric Dentistry A forty year perspective of dentistry: Past, present and future
Biography:
Cary Ganz graduated from N.Y.U. College of Dentistry in 1970 and received his Prosthodontic credentials from Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in 1973. Until recently he was Co-Chief of Implant Dentistry and the Implant Fellowship Program at North Shore University Hospital – Long Island Jewish Medical Center. From
1998 - 2001 Dr. Ganz was an owner and Vice President of DEXIS Digital Radiography and has been involved in this technology for over 15 years. Dr. Ganz is the author of “I Love My Dentist” The Secret to Providing an Exceptional Patient Experience as well as numerous articles on a variety of topics including implant
prosthodontics, lasers, practice management, advanced dental technologies and the Internet. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is on the advisory board and consultant to several dental manufacturers. He was also the Vice President of Planet DDS, the creator and distributor of Denticon Practice Management
Systems and Denti Gramtm, a new patient communication program. Currently Dr. Ganz is the President of Dental Assets, an online portal for dentists and dental staff. Dr. Ganz also maintains an active private Prosthodontic practice specializing in Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Garden City.
Abstract:
Dentistry has undergone dramatic changes over the last forty years. From materials to management, from philosophy to economics, dentistry is a fluid profession. In order to understand where dentistry is today and where it will be tomorrow, we need to take a look back to see where we have been. Dentists are challenged to be both businessmen and women as well as health care professionals. We need to embrace change while maintaining some of the status quo of the past. As the world around moves in different directions, the dental profession needs to find its own place in this dynamic model. As a profession, we have faced many daunting challenges. But we have managed to purse these challenges with a great deal of energy and dedication. The future for dentistry is bright but will, once again, test our ability to adapt not only as professionals but as a part
of the wheel of progress.
- Cosmetic Dentistry | Preventive Dentistry | Endodontics | Orthodontics | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Prosthodontics | Perinatal Oral Health | Paediatric Dental Diagnostics
Location: LEXINGTON-2
Chair
Arup Ratan Choudhury
BIRDEM Hospital, Bangladesh
Co-Chair
Noemi Katinka Rozsa
Semmelweis University, Hungary
Session Introduction
Alina Tykhomyrova
Slavna Medical Clinic, Ukraine Lunch
Title: I-PRF and A-PRF as a biological method of treatment and regeneration in dentistry and cosmetology
Biography:
Alina Tykhomyrova finished a National Medical University of Bogomolets. Finished Ukrainian Military Academy. She is currently serving as a general dentist at Slavna Medical Clinic in Ukraine since 2015. She is also a specialist of Hydra Facial and IPRF technology.
Abstract:
I-PRF – Injectable Plasma Rich Fibrin. It's a modern and unique technology of regeneration of human tissues. This technology lies in injections of patient's autologous plasma rich fibrin in damaged areas of soft tissue, mucous membrane or skin. Blood is collected into empty glass tubes, centrifuge, where blood divided on two fractions: 1. Plasma rich fibrin, also contain
leukocytes, platelets and growth factors. 2. Red blood cells After collecting plasma in syringe inject in damaged areas or work with Derma Pen which helps plasma penetrate deep into skin layers. Then begins the process of release of growth factors as a: VGF, EGF, BDGF, PDGF, TGF, IGF. A-PRF – Advanced plasma rich fibrin. A platelet concentrate after centrifugation, made
a membrane rich on growth factors, platelets and leukocytes which has a great regenerative ability. Use in tooth extractions, implantology, sinus-lift... Growth factors work on creating a new blood vessels, new fibrin matrix, new cells and new tissue more than 14 days due to slow release of growth factors.
Radhika Thakkar
St. John's University, USA
Title: The technological advances in endodontics and its consequences for endodontists and fundamentally for their patients
Biography:
Radhika Thakkar is graduated from dental school in 2012. After four years of private practice in India, she moved to USA to pursue Masters in Public Health (MPH) from St John's University, NY. She won national award in India "Emerging Dental Speaker of the Year 2017" for her community outreach programs in New York City as well as conducting online webinars for dentists in India. She is a Board of Director at Academy of Dental Career, Mumbai. She has published more than five research articles in reputable journals. She is a Fellow of International Congress of Implantology.
Abstract:
Introduction: In Greek, “ergo” refers to work and “nomos” refers to natural systems. Ergonomics is the methodical sphere concerned in conjunction with the indulgent of interactions amongst human being as well as auxiliary fundamentals of a system and the profession that pertains concepts, principles, methods to scheme to augment human well-being by large system performance. This pain is associated with the poor stance and movements during the dental procedures. However, these predicaments can be evaded by collective mindfulness of the postures used for the duration of the work to encourage examining the impact of instrument use on upper extremity pain and tailing hale and hearty work practices.
Methods: The presentation of this Umbrella review is in accordance with the PRISMA statement (Moher et al., 2009). Metaanalysis is done by using COVIDENCE tool. The review included articles published in the last 10 years, from 2007 to 2018 on the MEDLINE, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library. The search strategy used a combination following keywords: ergonomic, dentist,
musculoskeletal, posture, prevention, neck pain, Additionally, we performed a hand search on reference lists of the selected articles. Only Systemic Review Articles are included in the study to develop Umbrella Review. Inclusion criteria of this study is engrossed on conditions associated to ergonomics and on the utmost operational precautionary methods adopted in the
dental occupation.
Results: Online research indicated 2098 references. Ultimately, 26 research papers were included in this review. Characterizations
of included review articles indicates that majority of the studies are conducted in India, which makes this results more relevant to dental health professionals of India. Moreover, awkward posture was one of the key contributor of work related musculoskeletal disorder among dentists. The purpose of this article was to summarize the findings all review articles and present the findings to create awareness of important ergonomic hazards and preventive strategies.
Conclusion: Ergonomic depiction of dental work approaches has revealed various occupational risk factors inherent in dental procedures and their influence on a high degree of MSD observed among dentists. Well planned ergonomic intervention program can reduce the global burden of this problem.
Biography:
Aakanksha has completed her Bachelors of Dental Surgery and Masters of Dental Surgey in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from NTR University, Vijaywada,
India 2 years back. She has published 3 papers in reputed journals and is a member of the Indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry.
Abstract:
One of the most important goals of endodontic therapy is the complete elimination of microorganisms from the root canal system. Failure of root canal treatment is likely caused by the inability to eliminate the bacteria like Enterococcus faecalis which is responsible for refractory endodontic infections. Many studies have proven the high antibacterial potential of sodium
hypochlorite and it is the most widely used irrigation fluid. The use of lasers in endodontics is an innovative approach for disinfection as it generates expansion and successive implosion of fluids because of a secondary cavitation effect. The aim and objectives of the study were to compare the antibacterial efficacy of sodium hypochlorite, endo activator, diode laser, Nd: YAG
laser, Erbium: YAG laser and a combination of Erbium: YAG and Nd: YAG laser on Enterococcus faecalis in primary teeth. 48 extracted primary teeth were selected out of which 60 root canals were prepared and randomly divided into 5 groups.The canals were inoculated with an overnight culture of Enterococcus faecalis in tryptic soy broth for 24 hours. The baseline of
the culture was standardized and then the root canals were treated with the selected technique. Post exposure samples were cultured and the counts were recorded. All groups have shown bacterial reduction. Inter group no statistically significant difference was observed. (p>0.05).Nd: YAG has shown the best bacterial reduction. In conclusion, lasers when used along with
hypochlorite help us in achieving good reduction of Enterococcus faecalis counts. Further in vivo studies and studies including larger sample size are recommended.
Soumya Pannala
Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, India
Title: The dental roller coaster for every youngster
Biography:
Soumya has completed her under graduation and is now interning in Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, India. She has given a few National and State presentations in which few of them won the best paper award.
Abstract:
Oral health is not just important, but also necessary for maintaining the overall general health in an individual. Many people assume that the deciduous teeth are not very important as they will be later replaced by the permanent teeth. Also, many parents do not check the oral health status of the child until problem occurs. But, the child needs a dentist at every phase
of oral development. Toddlers: Oral care must be started right before the eruption of the baby teeth into the oral cavity. Food habits must be taken
care of to avoid rampant carious lesions. Kids: Oral habits might lead to the maldevelopment of teeth. Also, children are most attracted to sugars during this age, which can lead to endodontic problems. Teenage: In this age, they are mostly towards the aesthetics, hence any malalignment cases must be taken care of. Also, many of the sports injuries cases are seen in this age group which must not be ignored. Hence, parents must be aware that at each stage,
the child’s oral health needs keep altering and it must be taken care of. Remember, GREAT BEGINNINGS HAVE GREAT ENDINGS. Objective of the abstract: To create awareness among children and their parents regarding oral health status at every stage in
a child’s life.
Himelda Joly Diffo
University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
Title: Effect of bone substitutes in maintaining bone volume after tooth's extractions
Biography:
Himelda Diffo has completed her Medicine Doctorate degree at the age of 23 from the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Yaounde I. She is the youngest graduate Dentist among the 2017 cohort in Cameroon. She is member of the cameroonian board of Dental surgeon. She has also been Vice President of the Cameroon Dental Student Association and also member of several national and international scientific associations.
Abstract:
Statement of the problem: Preservation of the width and the height of alveolar crest following tooth extraction is a real challenge. Indeed, when a tooth is extracted, a bone resorption inevitably occurs. If uncontrolled, this vertical and horizontal bone loss could disrupt the stability of prosthesis and aesthetic demands. Perhaps, filling the sockets immediately after tooth
extraction with bone substitutes will help to minimize bone resorption which naturally occurs. Different averages of bone gain have been found. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of bone substitute in alveolar crest preservation. Methodology: We realized a randomized clinical trial on 26 subjects divided into two groups. Firstly, we realized a traumatic
dental extraction. Then in 14 of the patients representing the treatment group, the surgical site was preserved with granules of Beta Tricalcique phosphate. The control group followed the same protocol except they did not receive the bone substitutes. The length of the study was six months and the primary outcome was an increase of the vertical height during the study
period. The secondary outcomes were the stability or the increase of the horizontal height and width of crestal bone. Finally, bone modifications of the alveolar crest were carried out through a clinical measurement (alveolar width) and radiologic measurements (horizontal and vertical heights). The measurements were performed respectively after 3 and 6 months.
Results: Six months after therapy, the width and the horizontal height were constant, but we observed a significantly increase of the vertical heights during the same period. In the control group the reduction of the width and both heights of sockets were significant. Conclusion: The use of bone substitute in filling sockets following tooth extraction has a beneficial and osteogenic
effect. Therefore, socket’s filling preserves alveolar volume.
Dana Jafarpur
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Title: The effect of two Nano filled resin-based coatings on color stability of five glass ionomer restoratives immersed in three different food simulating solutions
Biography:
Dana Jafarpur is a sixth year dental student at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Next semester she will be graduating summa cum laude from Shiraz Dental School and has written a book in forensic dentistry and published 5 papers during her undergraduate studies.
Abstract:
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of different Nano filled resin coatings on the staining susceptibility of glass ionomer restoratives after immersion in three food simulating solutions (FSS). Methods: Five encapsulated glass-ionomer restoratives (Riva light-cure (SDI), Riva self-cure (SDI), Fuji II LC (GC), Fuji Bulk (GC) and Equia Forte Fil (GC)) and two Nano filled coatings (EQUIA Coat (GC) and G-Coat plus (GC)) were employed. All specimens were immersed in distilled water for 24 h and then subjected to a color measurement with a spectrophotometer. Then the samples were divided into three subgroups and immersed for another one week in lactic acid (0.1mol/L), coffee, and
distilled water (control) respectively. The differences in the lightness and chromaticity values (ΔL, Δa, Δb) were determined and the total color change (ΔE) was calculated using the formula: ΔEn=[( ΔLn)2+( Δan)2
+ ( Δbn)2]1/2 Results: Three-Way ANOVA showed a significant interaction effect between materials, coatings and solutions for the color change values. Therefore, one-way ANOVA was used to compare different variables between the materials. Color change values (ΔE) varied depending on the material and solution. G-Coat Plus exhibited lower color change values compared to the EQUIAcoated and the uncoated groups. The effect of immersion in FSS on color change values among materials varied depending on the type of coating.
Satish Vishwanathaiah
Private Practice, Saudi Arabia
Title: A comparison of quality of obturation and instrumentation using two rotary file system with manual instrumentation in primary teeth
Biography:
Satish Vishwanathaiah is currently working as an associate professor at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
The primary tooth plays a vital role in growth and development of the jaws. One of the most important concerns in pediatric dentistry is the premature loss, leading to space deficiency. Various pulp therapy techniques have been put forwarded for primary teeth with pulpal involvement. Endodontic treatment [cleaning and shaping] of the root canals of primary tooth poses a challenge for the clinician due to its morphology. The success of the pulpectomy depends on elimination of irritants by means of cleaning and shaping the root canal. The procedure for cleaning and shaping with conventional technique [K files]
consumed more time and improper shaping of the canals and decreased volume of the obturating material. The evolution of rotary techniques and instruments has helped in overcoming these factors and provides an optimum shaping and obturation of the canal. The literature has shown improved canal preparation and changes in volume of the obturation with tapered files [PROTAPER and V Taper files] which uses more than one file. A new system Kedo S files [Single file technique] has been introduced which has shown some promising results in pediatric dentistry. With the introduction of new systems in field of rotary endodontics, the study aimed to compare and evaluate the clinical efficacy, canal preparation and volumetric filling using conventional files and two different rotary systems.
Biography:
Nourah Abdul Kader has completed her degree in Bachelors of Dental Surgery at the age of 23 years from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India. She has also completed a Basic Implantlogy course with the successful placement of single implant system. She has been a consistent performer throughout her academic period, holding a GPA of 4.0 and has received the Best Academic Performer Award during the academic period 2012-17. She has presented papers and posters in various National and International conferences for which she has won laurels. She aspires to learn from some of the great minds in dentistry throughout the world to help the underserved people.
Abstract:
Pharmacological behavior management with the use of general anesthesia has become one of the popular techniques to manage children. But, the physiology of children differs from adults in various aspects and knowledge of these significant
differences is a pre-requisite before considering management of children under general anesthesia. This paper emphasizes on the various physiological differences between children and adults and their clinical implications.
- Pediatric Pulp Theraphy | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | Oral Microbiology and Pathology | Geriatric Dentistry | Dental Surgery | Paediatric Dentistry | Orthodontics | Prosthodontics
Location: LEXINGTON-2
Chair
Cary Ganz
New York University, USA
Co-Chair
Kaushik Prakash
MAHER University, India
Session Introduction
Ayesha Javed
Private Practice, Bahrain
Title: Restoration of a peg lateral: A novel technique (Vacuum-formed splint delivery systems)
Biography:
Ayesha Javed is working as a private practioner in Bahrain.
Abstract:
This clinical case report describes the restoration of peg lateral incisors by conservative approach using direct composite bonding technique.
Introduction: A peg lateral is a developmental anomaly of the maxillary lateral incisors that cause a tooth to resemble a small peg. Incidence of peg and undersized lateral is 4%-5% in population. It is a heredity condition and has been linked genetically with tooth agencies. A peg-shaped incisor has a marked reduction in diameter, extending from the cervical region to the incisal
edge. The Different conservative treatment options include indirect and direct composite resin material. They can be carried out for peg-shaped laterals depending on the circumstances and the smile designs. A direct composite bonding is an ideal treatment as it is conservative and can be placed directly onto the tooth. Shape of tooth can be changed and additions can be
made to the length and width. Case report: Through this oral case report, I will be presenting an alternative direct treatment option for esthetically correcting
the peg laterals using the concept of a vacuum formed thermoplastic splint that has been fabricated utilizing a stone model copy of the definitive wax-up. Composite is then placed in the splint and placed over the teeth. Two patients aged 23 and 25 years old concerned about both sided peg shaped lateral incisors that were restored with direct resin composite laminate veneers using vacuum formed splint. Conclusion: This conservative technique produced highly esthetic outcome with durability and stability and gave these
patients new confident smile.
Dóra Zsófia Nagy
Semmelweis University, Hungary
Title: Caries risk assessment in children between 6-18 in Budapest, Hungary
Biography:
Dora Zsofia Nagy graduated from Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary in 2014. Since then she has been working at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry
and Orthodontics at Semmelweis University. She is a specialist in paediatric dentistry and currently enrolled in the orthodontic residency programme. Besides the daily clinical practice, she has been involved in scientific research projects at the department and in the training of undergraduate students in the Hungarian, English and German speaking dentistry programmes.
Abstract:
Materials and Methods: Dental caries has been a major public health problem for many years in Hungary and still continues to be, affecting in many ways normal growth and development as well as social adaptation of children. A research on caries risk assessment was conducted at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Semmelweis University with
116 children aged 6-18 (mean age: 10, 4). Based on the clinical dental status evaluation the prevalence of dental caries, DMFT, def-t, DF/df-T/t score, and Significant Caries Index (SiC) were calculated. For caries risk assessment the questionnaire of the American Dental Association was filled in by the patients' caretaker. Statistical data analysis was performed by using the
programme Statistica. Results: 83% of the children enrolled in the programme were regarded as 'high risk' patient, 15% as 'moderate risk' and only 2% as 'low risk' patient. The mean DMFT score of all study participants was 1,84 and the def-t score was 2,39. 20% of the patients were caries free. The overall SiC Index was 8,82. The data obtained revealed a significant correlation between caries and frequent sugar consummation, visible plaque accumulation, lack of dental home and high caries prevalence in the family. Discussion: The caries prevalence in children in Budapest declines but still exceeds the WHO recommendations. Therefore, the authors emphasise the importance of caries risk assessment as a prerequisite for appropriate preventive and treatment
intervention decisions.
Isha Bisla
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, India
Title: Assessment of first aid knowledge about tooth avulsion in paediatricians of Karnal city, Haryana (India)
Biography:
Isha Bisla is a student of Masters of Dental Surgery in the speciality of paedodontics and preventive dentistry in Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Abstract:
Seventy pediatricians practicing in various Government and private hospitals in Karnal city Haryana, India, were assessed for their first aid knowledge about incisor tooth avulsion in children. The responses of 70 pediatricians on a hypothetical clinical condition about tooth avulsion and its re-plantation in a 10 years old boy, were collected through a questionnaire having seven conceptual questions. The collected data were analyzed as a whole and in four different groups of pediatricians based on experience as G1, < 10 years, G2, 10 to 20 years, G3, 21 to 30 years and G4, > 30 years of experiences. The percentage
of pediatricians having different options for all seven questions were calculated and in addition to that knowledge-score of each pediatrician was calculated by assigning one and zero to right and wrong options for each question. The satisfactory knowledge about three questions viz. type of incisor tooth in a ten-year-old boy as permanent answered rightly by 71.43% pediatricians with
knowledge score (0.70±0.19), critical extra-alveolar time of the avulsed tooth should be within 15 minutes accurately answered by 67.14 % pediatricians with knowledge score (0.65±0.15), and the avulsed primary tooth need not to be re-planted answered appropriately by 60% pediatricians with knowledge score (0.60±0.16), were observed from this study. Average knowledge
about three questions viz. the ideal time for replanting the avulsed permanent tooth for the best possible prognosis is within 10 to 15 minutes accurately responded by 34.29% of pediatricians with knowledge score 0.33±0.06, Immediate management of permanent avulsed tooth by putting the avulsed tooth in its original socket and then refer to dentist rightly answered by
28.57% of pediatrician with knowledge score 0.28±0.043, about the optimum storage medium for avulsed permanent teeth to be re-planted after a longer period as (HBSS) answered correctly by 21.42 % of pediatrician with knowledge score 0.22±.094, were observed. Very poor knowledge about the proper handling of avulsed permanent tooth and its immediate gentle cleaning
with the easily available tap water was answered correctly by 8.57 percent of pediatricians with knowledge score 0.06±0.078 was bserved. Average mean knowledge score from all 70 pediatricians for all questions was observed as 0.40±0.24 which does not vary significantly from the mean knowledge score of different groups (p≥0.05). The present study did not demonstrate a strong
association between their first aid knowledge about tooth avulsion and length of experience.
Ehsan Iranmanesh
Kerman Medical University, Iran
Title: High performance polymers and their application as dental implants abutment
Biography:
Ehsan Iranmanesh is currently working as a Associate Professor in Kerman Medical University. He has several publications on dentistry.
Abstract:
Since the concept of Osseo integration was introduced by Brånemark et al, modern dental implants have been considered a safe and reliable option for replacing missing teeth. By placing dental implants abutment directly in in bone, considering different problems regarding its rejection, if every step is done by standard method the implant will be osseointegrated into
the alveolar bone. Osseointegration depends on a multiple of factors such as implant material, surgical technique etc. The implant material mostly include titanium and its alloys (mostly Titanium alloys Ti6Al4V) zirconia or even fiber reinforced composite (FRC) which can be a potential material in near future. For past few decades titanium and its alloys have been the material of choice for dental implant’s abutment. However, titanium has been shown to exhibit a variety of problems. Because of the high modulus of elasticity of the titanium alloys, dental implants made from the material can cause stressshielding
which may lead to periodontal bone loss. Moreover few cases has been reported with induction of hypersensitivity to the titanium used as implant’s abutment also other problems such as Wear debris and ion leakage can also be of concern with titanium dental implants. There is various factor concerning the success or failure of a dental implant by the manner in which stresses are transferred to the surrounding bone. Load transfer from implants to surrounding bone depends on the type of loading, the bone–implant interface, the quantity and quality of the surrounding bone and etc. Finite element analysis (FEA) allows researchers to predict stress distribution in the contact area of the implants with cortical bone and around the implants in trabecular bone. The high-performance biomaterial PEEK (polyether ether ketone) has been applied as implant material in many fields of medicine since the 1990ies.Due to its excellent properties, a high stability and elasticity (elastic
modulus: 3-4 GPa), low density (1,32 g/cm3) and insolubility its application have been boosted in the field of dentistry as for the manufacturing of prosthetic reconstructions. Its elastic modulus, similarly to that of cortical bone, it plays an important role as viable alternative to conventional implant materials such as titanium. This reduces the risk of stress shielding around the
implant and makes it suitable for use even in orthopedic procedures and spinal surgery. The stable chemical structure of PEEK makes it extremely unreactive and inherently resistant to chemical and thermal degradation. The inertness of the polymer also explains its biocompatibility, which has been shown both in vitro and in vivo. In this review article we inspect the probable advantages of using the PEEK as a stress shielding material in dental implant’s abutment.