Introduction: Several different materials are used today to replace missing teeth, both in the field of fixed and removable prosthetics. The need for metal-free materials that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements is increasing. Ceramics were introduced in dentistry as a highly biocompatible material that provides high aesthetics. However, it has certain limitations in its use, mainly because of its high fragility and low toughness. This led to the development of PEEK (polyether ether ketone), a biopolymer that is used in both implantology and fixed and removable prosthetics. BioHPP (Biocompatible High-Performance Polymer) is a variant of PEEK that has been specially optimized for the dental field. BioHPP is reinforced with ceramic fillers with a size of 0.3 to 0.5 μm, which provides the material with good polishing capacity and, thus, optimal cleaning. When choosing materials for replacing missing teeth, it is important to have a good knowledge of their properties. Modulus of elasticity, maximum breaking point, the bonding strength of one material to another, and resistance to plaque are crucial in the case of BioHPP. The purpose of the thesis is to present different technologies for the production of the BioHPP framework with a description of the production procedures and two different methods of applying the composite. Methods: Professional literature and presentation of laboratory work procedures in a dental laboratory were used. Results: In the bachelor’s thesis, the individual phases of work in the dental laboratory, which are used for the production of BioHPP frameworks and composite veneers, are shown in detail. Each work phase is shown with picture material. Two procedures for the manufacture of bridges are described: the creation of a BioHPP framework under pressure and faceting with crea.lign composite and painting with visio.paint colors, as well as the creation of a bridge by milling the framework and faceting with novo.lign flakes. Discussion and conclusion: Each bridge made of BioHPP material and composite veneers is designed in such a way that it can withstand biting loads during its clinical use. The appearance must be as close as possible to the aesthetics of natural teeth. When planning the framework of bridges, the thickness of the coverings, and the diameters of the connections between the coverings and links, we take into account the mechanical properties of the BioHPP material with the possibility of using different laboratory technologies.
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