PEEK dental implants: a review of the literature

A Schwitalla, WD Müller - Journal of Oral Implantology, 2013 - meridian.allenpress.com
The insertion of dental implants containing titanium can be associated with various complications
(eg, hypersensitivity to titanium). The aim of this article is to evaluate whether there are …

[HTML][HTML] Parameters influencing the outcome of additive manufacturing of tiny medical devices based on PEEK

Y Wang, WD Müller, A Rumjahn, A Schwitalla - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this review, we discuss the parameters of fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology
used in finished parts made from polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and also the possibility of …

Scanning electron microscopical analysis of laser-treated titanium implant surfaces—a comparative study

A Gaggl, G Schultes, WD Müller, H Kärcher - Biomaterials, 2000 - Elsevier
Design and surface qualities of titanium implants are of vital importance for long-term stability
following implantation. Four different implant surfaces treated individually were analyzed …

Plaque formation on surface modified dental implants: An in vitro study

…, M Griepentrog, I Haustein, WD Müller… - Clinical Oral …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Bacterial adhesion on titanium implant surfaces has a strong influence on healing and long‐term
outcome of dental implants. Parameters like surface roughness and chemical …

Flexural behavior of PEEK materials for dental application

AD Schwitalla, T Spintig, I Kallage, WD Müller - Dental Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Objectives The high-performance thermoplastic polymer PEEK (poly-ether-ether-ketone) is
used as alternative implant material to metals since 1998 in many medical fields due to its …

Finite element analysis of the biomechanical effects of PEEK dental implants on the peri-implant bone

…, T Spintig, J Lackmann, WD Müller - Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Dental implants are mostly fabricated of titanium. Potential problems associated with these
implants are discussed in the literature, for example, overloading of the jawbone during …

Procalcitonin and interleukin‐6 in the diagnosis of early‐onset sepsis of the neonate

B Resch, W Gusenleitner, WD Müller - Acta paediatrica, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
The reliability of procalcitonin (PCT) and interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) was determined and compared
with that of C‐reactive protein (CRP) in the diagnosis of early‐onset sepsis of the neonate …

Micro-hardness and mineral loss of enamel lesions after infiltration with various resins: influence of infiltrant composition and application frequency in vitro

S Paris, F Schwendicke, S Seddig, WD Müller… - Journal of dentistry, 2013 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of infiltrant
composition and application frequency on micro-hardness and lesion progression after resin …

Fibroblast growth on surface‐modified dental implants: An in vitro study

…, A Neubert, WD Müller… - … Research Part A: An …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
A major consideration in designing dental implants is the creation of a surface that provides
strong attachment between the implant and bone, connective tissue, or epithelium. In …

Biomaterial interface investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

…, MAFL de Mele, WD Müller - Advanced engineering …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Application of a biomaterial requires profound knowledge about the features and structure
of the biomaterial ‐ tissue interface. Electrochemical techniques, especially electrochemical …