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Preprocedural presentation of the patient
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F1
The patient also had an alveolar defect in the anterior teeth region both in the upper and lower jaw but was not willing for surgical correction of the same [Figure 1]. Micro-retention beads (Ivoclar Vivadent) were sprinkled on the wax pattern [Figure 1].
Micro-retention beads sprinkled on wax pattern
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F2
Bresol investing liquid and investment material were used for investing the wax patterns [Figure 2].
Bresol investment liquid and investment material
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F3
Seven grams of PEEK was all that was required for casting of both the upper and lower frameworks [Figure 3].
Seven grams of polyetheretherketone dental material
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F4
Adequate pressure and temperature were maintained and PEEK was flown into the ring, and the casting was completed [Figure 4].
For2Press unit used for vacuum pressing the material
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F5
The fit of the PEEK framework was checked in the patient's mouth [Figures 5 and 6].
Polyetheretherketone framework try in
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The fit of the PEEK framework was checked in the patient's mouth [Figures 5 and 6].
Postcementation
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The finished prosthesis with PEEK as its framework and Adoro layered over it was cemented with RelyX self-cure resin luting agent [Figure 7].