Preparation Methods for Improving PEEK’s Bioactivity for Orthopedic and Dental Application: A Review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
There is an increased interest in the use of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) for orthopedic and dental implant applications due to its elastic modulus close to that of bone, biocompatibility, and its radiolucent properties. However, PEEK is still categorized as bioinert due to its low integration with surrounding tissues. Many studies have reported on methods to increase the bioactivity of PEEK, but there is still one-preparation method for preparing bioactive PEEK implant where the produced implant with desirable mechanical and bioactivity properties is required. The aim of this review is to present the progress of the preparation methods for improvement of the bioactivity of PEEK and to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the existing methods.
Keywords
Preparation Methods, Improving, PEEK’s Bioactivity, Orthopedic, Dental Application
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Potential Academic Staff with Grant no. Q.J130000.2745.01K62 and FRGS no. PY/2015/05371
Publication Title
International Journal of Biomaterials
Volume
2016
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation