A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF PEEK-REINFORCED PMMA FOR PROVISIONAL RESTORATIONS FABRICATED USING 3D PRINTING AND TRADITIONAL METHODS – AN IN VITRO ANALYSIS.

Authors: Dilip Jayyarapu, Deepa Mamidi, Nirmal kumar Gandavaram, Sowjanya Jinka, Sneha Gontu

Keywords: 3D printing,autopolymerized pmma,Flexural strength,heat polymerized pmma,in vitro study,PEEK,PMMA reinforcement,polymethylmethacrylate resin PMMA,Post tooth preparation temporary prosthesis,provisional restorations

AIM: To compare the flexural strength of PEEK-Reinforced PMMA in provisional restorations produced through 3D printing and traditional fabrication methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 30 tooth-c...