Total Conometric Implant Prothesis Rehabilitation with Peek Secondary Caps: a Case Report

https://doi.org/10.56609/jac.v43i1.462

Authors

  • G. Zanotti Social and Healthcare Unit 9 of Verona Specialist
  • P. Montagna Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • D. De Santis Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • F. Gelpi Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy

Keywords:

telescopic retention system, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), implant-supported prosthesis, conometric retention, wear resistance, biocompatibility

Abstract

  This Case Report presents the rehabilitation of a 66-year-old female patient using a telescopic retention system with Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) secondary caps. The treatment utilized PEEK-based conometric retention for a partial upper-arch prosthesis. The report highlights the advantages and disadvantages of this approach compared to traditional retention systems. The patient's initial concerns about removability and aesthetic functionality were alleviated, and her satisfaction was underscored by significant improvements in her social activities and oral comfort. The case illustrates the feasibility of integrating PEEK into telescopic systems, addressing limitations of traditional materials and telescopic coupling while providing a cost-effective. Further clinical evaluation and research into surface modifications are essential to fully optimize this approach for long-term success.

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Author Biography

P. Montagna, Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy

Corresponding author:

Pietro Montagna, DDS

Head and Neck Department,

Department of Surgery, Dentistry,

Pediatrics and Gynecology,

University of Verona,

Verona, Italy.

e-mail: pietro.montagna@univr.it

Published

2025-03-06

How to Cite

[1]
Zanotti, G., Montagna, P., De Santis, D. and Gelpi, F. 2025. Total Conometric Implant Prothesis Rehabilitation with Peek Secondary Caps: a Case Report. Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 43, 1 (Mar. 2025), 47/57. DOI:https://doi.org/10.56609/jac.v43i1.462.

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Applied Cosmetology Supplement

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