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ArticleBiomaterial investigations in dentistry2025

Effect of laser etching on shear bond strength between polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and maxillofacial silicone after accelerated ageing - an

Ganesh RamKumar Rajapandi, Ahila Singaravel Chidambaranathan, MuthuKumar Balasubramanium

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Ganesh RamKumar RajapandiDepartment of Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Bharathi Salai, Chennai-89, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ahila Singaravel ChidambaranathanDepartment of Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Bharathi Salai, Chennai-89, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2470-3558
MuthuKumar BalasubramaniumDepartment of Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Bharathi Salai, Chennai-89, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Introduction: Debonding of silicone prostheses from metal substructures is a frequently reported complication in prosthodontics. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) has emerged as a promising alternative framework material owing to its favourable biomechanical properties; however, its limited bond strength to silicone remains a concern. The present study aimed to evaluate the shear bond strength between PEEK and maxillofacial silicone following laser etching of PEEK and subsequent accelerated ageing. Materials and methods: According to ISO 10477:2020, 128 PEEK specimens were fabricated using Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) with 10 mm diameter and 3 mm thickness, and silicone specimens with 5 mm diameter and 2.5 mm height. The specimens were categorised into: Group 1-no surface treatment, Group 2-Al Results: Statistical analysis showed that surface pretreatment had a significant effect on bond strength ( Conclusion: Surface pretreatment significantly influenced the adhesion of maxillofacial silicone to PEEK. Laser treatment and air abrasion provided superior and statistically comparable bond strengths, whereas sulfuric acid etching was less effective. Accelerated ageing reduced bond strength over time, highlighting the effect of ageing conditions on the durability of adhesion.

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Lasermaxillofacial prosthesesPEEKsilicone

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