Table 1.

Comparison of mechanical properties between PEKK and some human structures.

Materials	Tensile strength (MPa)	Elastic modulus (GPa)	Flexural strength (MPa)	Reference
PEKK	115	5.1	140–200	[15]
Cortical bone	104–121	14	50–150	[3], [21]
Cancellous bone	10–20	1.37	10–20	[3], [21]
Dentine	104	15	212.9	[3], [22]
Enamel	67.5	40–83	NA	[3]
Titanium	954	102–110	65	[3], [23]