Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and its 3D printed implants applications in medical field: An overview

ConclusionPEEK has somewhat bone like properties. This material can be well used in 3D printing technologies to help fulfil various challenges of the medical. In medical, PEEK materials foresee different surgical application as it can replace titanium and ceramic implants. The need is to explore the use of PEEK in different surgeries of orthopaedic, spine, maxilla-facial, cranial and others 3D printing manufactures complex design implants as per requirement of a patient with an exact match. This material is also applicable for cardiac surgery like manufacturing of heart valve prostheses and leaflet heart valves. PEEK material is hard, lightweight, stiff and is a robust polymer while having satisfactory wear properties that help implants with an extended life. In dentistry, PEEK implants have also the potential for use in tooth replacement. It seems somewhat cost-effective to fulfil innovative medical requirements with comparable wear and mechanical strength.Graphical abstract
Source: Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research