PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) Patient Specific Implant provides an improved solution for patients with a cranio-maxillofacial defect. Our technology and craftsmanship produce a perfect match to the specific anatomical requirement in a custom implant.
PEEK can be designed and provided in single or multiple pieces with just-fit or over-lay concepts. Additionally, this patient-specific implant can be reliably fixated using standard cranial fixation systems.
Excellent Biocompatibility
Non-cytotoxic, corrosion resistance, non-carcinogenic, and non-conductive. Capable of repeated steam, ETO sterilization, and Gamma irradiation.
Bio-Mechanical Character
Exceeding tensile strength to native bone, providing better protection to the cerebrum while effectively distracting stress effects.
Imaging Compatibility
Non-Magnetic and highly translucent to X-ray. Enables CT/MRI imaging diagnosis without scattering or artifacts.
Perfect Reconstruction
CAD/CAM technology precisely restores natural contours of the brain and skull, ensuring a convenient and accurate implant process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary advantages of using PEEK for cranial implants?
PEEK offers excellent biocompatibility, mechanical properties similar to natural bone, and total radiolucency, which allows for clear CT and MRI imaging without artifacts.
How is the Patient Specific Implant (PSI) designed?
We use advanced CAD/CAM technology based on the patient's CT data to reconstruct the exact anatomical contour of the defect, ensuring a perfect "just-fit" during surgery.
Is the PEEK material safe for long-term implantation?
Yes, medical-grade PEEK is highly stable, non-cytotoxic, and resistant to hydrolysis and corrosion, making it ideal for permanent craniomaxillofacial repair.
Can these implants be sterilized?
Absolutely. PEEK implants are designed to sustain repeated steam sterilization, Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization, and Gamma irradiation.
Does the implant interfere with future medical imaging?
No. Unlike titanium, PEEK is non-magnetic and translucent to X-rays, so it does not cause scattering or interference in CT or MRI scans.
What is the mechanical strength of the PEEK implant?
The implant provides tensile strength comparable to artificial bone, offering effective protection to the brain while maintaining necessary flexibility.