Partial Implant-supported Rehabilitation Using PEEK

Rehabilitation of Partial Edentulism Through the Use of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Prosthetic 3' Unit Fixed Prosthesis Supported by Dental Implants.

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the outcome of a Poly-ether-ether-ketone - used in partial implant-supported rehabilitations after one year of follow-up. The main question it aims to answer is:

- What is the survival outcome of partial implant-supported prosthesis using Poly-ether-ether-ketone? The participants already rehabilitated with dental implants will receive a definitive 3 unit prosthesis incorporating Poly-ether-ehter-ketone.

Following the previous study on the full-arch rehabilitation of edentulous jaws using hybrid prostheses with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) infrastructure and acrylic resin teeth supported by implants in immediate function inserted through the All-on-4 concept it is necessary to further extend the evaluation to the partial rehabilitation using 3 Unit fixed prostheses supported by dental implants. To test this, the study design to be used will be a single-centre, prospective, observational cohort study to evaluate the short term outcome of fixed prosthetic implant-supported rehabilitations. The sample of this study consists in 10 patients consecutively treated. The cohort will be evaluated at 4 to 8 weeks, 6 months and 12 months after dental loading and annually thereafter as long as the patient is willing, regarding: prosthetic survival including repair and relining, implant survival, marginal bone resorption, incidence of mechanical complications [loosening or fracture of prosthetic components), biological complications (peri-implant infection, suppuration, abscess, fistulae), patient tissue reaction, aesthetic examination including denture staining, colour stability and anatomic form; patients' in-mouth comfort and quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile OHIP-14 questionnaire; and assessment of prosthetic preparation (technician satisfaction), laboratory preparation time, clinical operative time and costs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients rehabilitated with dental implants and a 3 unit Bridge where the molars are missing in one jaw, with at least both canines present;
• Subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are able to understand this clinical study, co-operate with the procedures and are willing to return to the clinic for all the required post-operative follow-ups;
• Subjects who are able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate in this clinical study and from whom consent has been obtained.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Female Subjects who are pregnant;
• Subjects who are known drug or alcohol abusers or with psychological disorders that could affect follow-ups or treatment outcomes;
• Subjects who are currently enrolled in a clinical study;
• Subjects requiring or currently having ongoing orthodontic treatment.