Effect on the mechanical properties of different types of surface treatment on sulfonated Peek - An In Vitro Study

Introduction - Thermoplastic polymers have many potential uses in medicine and dentistry as an alternative to the commonly used titanium. Since 1980s, polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) been increasingly employed biomaterials for trauma, orthopedic, spinal implants. Due several advantages of these materials, metal-free restorations are performing important role current medical therapies. PEEK is biologically inert various surface modifications given increase its osseointegration PEEK, Acid etching most simple cost effective method treatment. The aim this study evaluate roughness wettability 2 different acid techniques samples Magnetic stirring ultrasonic. Material methods thicknesses mm diameters 15 was sulfonation procedure done magnetically ultrasonically 6 mins were rinsed with acetone 10 mins, washed deionized water finally dried at 37°C. results subjected statistical analysis SPSS software version 23.0. Independent t test performed parameters. Results when comparing groups magnetic stirred sulfonated (MSPEEK) Ultrasonic (USPEEK) showed statistically significant difference present. (P < 0.05) no seen > 0.05). Conclusion literature suggests that offers titanium, especially cases orthopedics trauma. Its properties make it interesting material Dental implantology be CAD-CAM. Further studies required obtain sufficient scientific evidence enable a permanent material.