Mechanical and numerical performance analysis of polyetheretherketone abutments according to manufacturing methods: Comparison of machining and three-dimensional printing
Published online on April 21, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
This study specifically utilized Ti6Al4V, machined polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and additively manufactured PEEK to evaluate the biomechanical performance of dental implant abutments. Three abutment designs were tested for mechanical strength and stress ...
This study specifically utilized Ti6Al4V, machined polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and additively manufactured PEEK to evaluate the biomechanical performance of dental implant abutments. Three abutment designs were tested for mechanical strength and stress ...