Clinical and radiographic outcomes on supporting tissues of two implants retained complete mandibular overdenture with zircon- PEEK versus cobalt chromium -PEEK telescopic attachments | ||||
Al-Azhar Journal of Dental Science | ||||
Volume 28, Issue 3, July 2025, Page 403-412 PDF (830.47 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/ajdsm.2023.232153.1451 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Fathy Fayez Mohareb ![]() ![]() | ||||
1Department of Removable Prosthodontics Faculty of Dental Medicine, Boys, Cairo Al-Azhar University | ||||
2Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Cairo, Boys Al-Azhar University. | ||||
3Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Boys , Cairo, Al-Azhar University | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate outcomes on supporting tissues of two implants retained complete mandibular overdenture with zircon- PEEK versus cobalt chromium-PEEK telescopic attachments. subjects and methods: Twelve completely edentulous patients were randomly put into Group I: zirconia as a primary copings and PEEK as a secondary coping’s . Group II: cobalt chromium as a primary copings and PEEK as a secondary coping’s . peri-implant bone level changes around implant and modified gingival index. Results: In cobalt and zircon group, There was a statistically significant increase in bone loss at mesial and distal surfaces of right and left implants (p ≤ 0.05). In the right side, T0: Immediate: T6: 6th month and T12: 12th month: There was a statistically significant difference between the two studied groups according to Bone loss at mesial and distal surfaces (p ≤ 0.05). The Zircon group showed a lower bone loss than cobalt group. In the left side, T6: The Zircon group showed a lower bone loss than cobalt group. T12: There was a statistically significant difference between the two studied groups according to Bone loss at mesial and distal surfaces (p ≤ 0.05). The Zircon group showed a lower bone loss than cobalt group. There was a statistically significant difference in Gingival index at surfaces of right and left implants (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: Implant overdentures can be retained by zirconia-PEEK telescopic attachments, which can reduce the stress on the implants by using the stress-breaking ability of PEEK. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Bone loss; Modified Gingival index; retention | ||||
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