Nasser M Alqahtani

Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Reviews   
  The Application of Polyether Ether Ketone as Post and Core: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Nasser M Alqahtani*
  
  Background: Various studies reveal that the elastic modulus of the Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) material is very close to dentin tissue; thus, less stress formation occurs in the tooth, and post-core restoration compared to other post systems was observed. In this context, PEEK post may reduce irreversible complications. PEEK is a new invention with a wide area of application in dentistry. The aim of the systematic review is to compile studies that focus exclusively on the mechanical properties, advantages, modifications of the PEEK material used as post and core material. Materials & Methods: This review was conducted using the electronic search from 2011 and 2021 by various databases like PubMed (Medline), Science Direct, Cochrane library, Embase Wiley online library, and the Web search Google Scholar, using keyword.. Read More»