OnePro Dental PEEK Discs-White color

CAD/CAM Milling & Processing Workflow:

Step 1: CAD Design & Milling Preparation (20-30 minutes)

• Design temporary restoration or framework in CAD software (3Shape, Exocad, DWOS)
• Design with appropriate framework thickness (minimum 1.5-2.0mm for PEEK)
• Verify margins and occlusal contacts for temporary restorations
• No enlargement factor needed - PEEK does not shrink during processing
• Export STL file with correct orientation for milling
• Select the PEEK-specific milling program in CAM software

Step 2: PEEK Milling (30-60 minutes) - Demanding Process

• Recommended Parameters:
• • Bur type: Carbide burs specifically designed for PEEK (TiAlN coated recommended)
• • Bur size: 0.5-2.0mm diameter depending on detail level
• • Spindle speed: 12,000-25,000 RPM (lower than PMMA, similar to titanium)
• • Feed rate: 0.8-1.5 mm/s (slower than PMMA - PEEK is tough)
• • Cooling: Wet milling mandatory - PEEK generates significant heat
• • Milling strategy: Climb milling preferred to reduce tool wear
• Important: PEEK is significantly tougher than PMMA - expect longer milling times and higher tool wear
• Use fresh, sharp burs - dull burs cause excessive heat and poor surface finish
• Monitor coolant flow continuously - inadequate cooling damages both material and tools

Step 3: Surface Treatment & Finishing (20-30 minutes)

• Mechanical Finishing:
• • Remove milling tabs with carbide burs or diamond discs
• • Smooth surfaces with PEEK-specific polishing burs
• • Use progressive grits: coarse → medium → fine
• • Achieve smooth surface to reduce plaque accumulation
• Surface Treatment Options:
• • Polishing: High-gloss finish for esthetic appearance
• • Staining (optional): White PEEK can be stained for shade customization
• • Sandblasting: 50-110 micron Al₂O₃ at 2-4 bar for bonding surfaces (if needed)
• • Plasma treatment: Atmospheric plasma for enhanced surface activation (optional)
• Clean thoroughly with ultrasonic cleaner and steam

Step 4: Quality Control & Delivery (10-15 minutes)

• Verify fit on model or analog
• Check margins and occlusal contacts
• Inspect surface finish and esthetics
• Verify no sharp edges or rough areas
• Clean and sterilize if required
• Package in protective container

⚠️ Critical Milling Considerations for PEEK: PEEK milling requires specialized equipment and parameters. The material's toughness and low thermal conductivity make it challenging to machine. Always use PEEK-specific carbide burs, maintain adequate wet cooling, and expect 2-3x longer milling times compared to PMMA. Proper parameters prevent tool breakage and ensure quality results.

White PEEK vs Other Materials

Recommendation: Choose White PEEK for long-term provisional restorations requiring superior strength, biocompatibility, and esthetics. Choose PMMA for short-term temporaries where cost is primary concern. Choose metal for permanent restorations requiring maximum strength.

Designed for Dental Laboratories

OnePro Dental works directly with dental laboratories worldwide, providing reliable CAD/CAM materials that combine performance, consistency, and cost efficiency.

The White PEEK Discs are an excellent choice for labs seeking esthetic, biocompatible materials for long-term provisional restorations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

💎 Product Features & Material Properties

Q: What makes white PEEK different from other PEEK colors?
A: White PEEK has the same mechanical and biological properties as other PEEK colors (natural, yellow, pink), but provides a tooth-colored white shade that's ideal for esthetic temporary and provisional restorations. The white color mimics natural tooth structure, making it perfect for anterior temporary crowns, long-term provisionals, and situations where esthetics are important during healing periods. White PEEK can also be further stained or characterized for precise shade matching.

Q: What makes PEEK different from PMMA for temporary restorations?
A: PEEK offers significant advantages over PMMA for long-term provisionals: superior strength (90-100 MPa vs 60-70 MPa for PMMA), better wear resistance (longer service life), excellent biocompatibility (ISO 10993 certified), bone-like elastic modulus (3-4 GPa reduces stress shielding), and longer service life (6-12+ months vs 3-6 months for PMMA). While PMMA is adequate for short-term temporaries, white PEEK is the superior choice for extended provisional periods and high-stress applications.

Q: Is PEEK biocompatible and safe for long-term provisional use?
A: Yes! PEEK is for biocompatibility and has been successfully used in orthopedic and spinal implants for over 30 years. It's hypoallergenic with no known allergic reactions, and chemically inert in the oral environment. PEEK is ideal for long-term provisional restorations (6-12+ months) during healing periods, providing superior biocompatibility compared to traditional acrylic temporaries.

Q: Can white PEEK be stained or characterized for shade matching?
A: Yes! White PEEK's tooth-colored base can be further customized using:
• External staining: Apply characterization stains to match adjacent teeth
• Surface coloring: Use dental stains for incisal effects and characterization
• Polishing: High-gloss finish enhances natural tooth-like appearance

The white base provides an excellent foundation for shade customization, allowing technicians to achieve precise color matching for esthetic zones. However, the natural white color is often sufficient for most provisional applications without additional staining.

🔧 Milling & Processing

Q: Which CAD/CAM systems are compatible with white PEEK discs?
A: White PEEK Discs are available in 98mm Open System format, compatible with Roland, VHF, Amann Girrbach, Sirona, Yenadent, and other major CAD/CAM milling systems. Requires professional 5-axis CAD/CAM milling systems with adequate spindle power for PEEK processing. Verify your system supports PEEK milling before purchasing.

Q: What milling parameters should I use for white PEEK?
A: Recommended parameters for white PEEK:
• Bur type: Carbide burs with TiAlN coating (PEEK-specific)
• Bur size: 0.5-2.0mm diameter
• Spindle speed: 12,000-25,000 RPM (lower than PMMA)
• Feed rate: 0.8-1.5 mm/s (slower than PMMA - PEEK is tough)
• Cooling: Wet milling mandatory - use abundant coolant
• Strategy: Climb milling preferred
Important: PEEK is tougher than PMMA and generates significant heat - inadequate cooling damages both the material and tools.

Q: Why does PEEK milling take longer than PMMA?
A: PEEK is significantly tougher and more heat-resistant than PMMA, requiring slower feed rates, more conservative cutting parameters, and more frequent tool changes. Expect milling times to be 2-3x longer than PMMA for similar geometries. However, PEEK's superior mechanical properties and longer service life (6-12+ months vs 3-6 months for PMMA) justify the additional processing time for long-term provisional applications.

Q: How often should I replace PEEK milling burs?
A: PEEK causes higher tool wear than PMMA. Typical bur life:
• Roughing burs: 3-5 restorations
• Finishing burs: 5-8 restorations
Replace burs when you notice: increased milling time (>20%), poor surface finish, excessive vibration, or visible wear on cutting edges. Using dull burs generates excessive heat and compromises quality.

🦴 Clinical Applications

Q: What are the best applications for white PEEK?
A: White PEEK excels in applications requiring tooth-colored esthetics and long-term durability:
• Long-term provisional crowns and bridges: Extended temporary restorations (6-12+ months)
• Temporary implant restorations: Esthetic provisionals during osseointegration
• Implant-supported frameworks: Tooth-colored frameworks for screw-retained restorations
• Temporary abutments: White-colored provisional abutments for esthetic zones
• Trial restorations: Esthetic mock-ups for treatment planning
White PEEK is specifically recommended when long-term provisional esthetics and superior strength are priorities.

Q: How long can white PEEK provisional restorations last?
A: White PEEK provisional restorations typically last 6-12+ months, significantly longer than traditional PMMA temporaries (3-6 months). PEEK's superior strength (90-100 MPa), excellent wear resistance, and biocompatibility make it ideal for extended provisional periods during:
• Osseointegration healing (implants)
• Bone grafting procedures
• Complex treatment planning
• Esthetic evaluation and patient approval

Some PEEK provisionals can function successfully for 12-18 months or longer with proper care and maintenance.

Q: Should I choose white PEEK or PMMA for temporary restorations?
A: Choose based on provisional duration and clinical requirements:
Choose White PEEK when:
• Long-term provisional needed (6-12+ months)
• Superior strength required (high occlusal forces)
• Esthetic zone (anterior temporaries)
• Implant provisionals during healing
• Better biocompatibility desired

Choose PMMA when:
• Short-term temporary (1-3 months)
• Cost is primary concern
• Simple posterior temporaries
• Easy chairside adjustment needed

For most long-term provisional applications, white PEEK's superior performance justifies the higher material cost.

🔬 Surface Treatment & Finishing

Q: How do I achieve a high-gloss finish on white PEEK?
A: White PEEK finishing protocol for esthetic appearance:
Mechanical finishing:
• Remove milling tabs with carbide burs or diamond discs
• Smooth surfaces with PEEK-specific polishing burs
• Use progressive grits: coarse → medium → fine

Polishing:
• High-gloss finish using PEEK-specific polishing compounds
• Achieve smooth, glossy surface for natural tooth-like appearance
• Proper polishing enhances esthetics and reduces plaque retention

Optional staining:
• Apply characterization stains for shade matching
• Use dental stains for incisal effects
• Seal with polishing for final gloss

Q: How do I cement white PEEK temporary restorations?
A: White PEEK temporary cementation protocol:
For temporary cementation:
• Use temporary cement (zinc oxide eugenol or non-eugenol)
• Standard temporary cementation protocol
• Easy removal when needed

For semi-permanent cementation:
• Sandblast PEEK surface with 50-110 micron Al₂O₃
• Use PEEK-specific primer or universal adhesive
• Resin cement for stronger bond

Most long-term provisionals use temporary cement for easy removal when final restoration is ready.

📦 Ordering & Specifications

Q: How many provisional restorations can I get from one disc?
A: Typical yield from a 20mm disc:
• Single crowns: 6-10 crowns
• 3-unit bridges: 3-4 bridges
• Implant frameworks: 2-4 frameworks

Actual yield depends on restoration size, design complexity, and nesting efficiency.

Q: Do you offer sample discs for testing?
A: Yes! We offer sample discs for qualified dental laboratories. Contact our sales team at oneprodental@gmail.com to request samples and test the milling quality and esthetic appearance firsthand.

Q: What is your shipping time?
A: We offer fast global shipping with delivery in 5-10 business days. Express shipping options are available for urgent orders. Free shipping on orders over $500!

🛠️ Technical Support

Q: What if I need help with PEEK provisional fabrication?
A: Our technical support team specializes in PEEK processing for provisionals! We provide assistance with:
• Milling parameter optimization for temporary restorations
• Tool selection and bur recommendations
• Surface finishing and polishing protocols
• Staining and characterization techniques
• Troubleshooting milling issues
• CAM programming guidance

💬 Still have questions? Contact our expert team at oneprodental@gmail.com or use the live chat feature. We're committed to your success with every PEEK provisional restoration!