The fifth installment of the e-book series " Materials Science Compendium – Modern Dental Materials in Everyday Practice " has been available for download for several days. In this new book, the authors discuss PAEK materials. Members of the EADT eV receive free access to all books in the interactive series.
The digital "Materials Science Compendium – Modern Dental Materials in Everyday Practice" is a textbook that presents the fundamentals of dental materials science in dentistry and dental technology. Divided into several books, it introduces materials commonly used in prosthetic dentistry. The latest book in the series focuses on PAEK materials. The authors – Bogna Stawarczyk , Annett Kieschnick , and Martin Rosentritt – provide a concise and clear overview of the fundamentals for both laboratory and practice, as well as further information. Images by dental technician Philipp von Osten and his team (Dentaldesign Erlangen) complement the digital book.
Structure of the interactive book
The reader is introduced to well-founded aspects of PAEK materials in a “playful” way. A short text guides you through the steps involved in making the dentures. The entire manufacturing process is shown – from the choice of materials to polishing and cleaning. In order to keep the main text as simple as possible, detailed explanations were omitted. If necessary, these can be accessed using icons. A detailed glossary accompanies the reader through the book and answers many questions. Learners can use the learning function (similar to flashcards) to check their level of knowledge at any time. A variety of figures, tables and videos illustrate individual aspects. Individual tips and processing instructions help in tricky situations. If you want to delve deeper into the subject, you will find basic information. In addition, useful information from various manufacturers and corresponding links are available.
Content PAEK materials
The polyaryl ether ketone (PAEK) material group has been used in prosthetic dentistry since 2006. There are three subgroups of PAEK:
- PEEK (polyetheretherketone),
- PEKK (polyetherketoneketone) and
- AKP (aryl ketone polymer).
PAEK materials are milled, pressed, printed, or thermoformed for dental applications. Depending on the material modification, PAEK is suitable for fixed or removable restorations and for provisional restorations. In addition to appropriate manufacturing technologies, the fabrication of these restorations requires extensive expertise in materials science. Both dentists and dental technicians must be familiar with the material properties. This book is dedicated to PAEK materials in their entirety. Ten chapters guide the reader through the various topics. What are the differences between the PAEK variants? How are PAEK frameworks veneered, and what must be considered during grinding and polishing? All of this is described in detail and with a practical focus. In a separate chapter, the authors provide important information on intraoral cementation. Furthermore, the reader learns about cleaning PAEK restorations and options for potential repairs. The product supplement provides further information on interesting products and their applications. Industry partners include the companies Amann Girrbach, bredent, Cendres + Métaux, Gehr, NTI and Zirkonzahn.
Freely accessible to members of EADT eV
With this digital materials science compendium, the authors are breaking new ground in dental literature. Various materials for prosthetic dentistry are presented in individual books. Not only is the content state-of-the-art, but the layout is also modern and contemporary . The complex information is easy to grasp thanks to the well-structured organization. After purchasing the digital book from the Apple iBooks Store, it can be read on any macOS device (iPad, iPhone, MacBook, iMac, etc.). The individual books can also be purchased as PDFs (limited functionality). All books in the materials science compendium – now including "PAEK Materials" – are available free of charge to members of the EADT e.V.