A literature review on the new polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network material (PICN)
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OBJECTIVES: Ceramics and composites are the most used materials for dental application. Recently, the characteristics of both were combined on the called "polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network" (PICN). The aim of this review is to report the behavior of PICN, comparing the findings that may support the correct clinical application. OVERVIEW: The PICN material is a structure with a sintered ceramic matrix infiltrated with a polymer matrix. Studies evaluated this material microstructure and composition, mechanical properties and adhesive behavior. The most cited mechanical properties are flexural strength, compressive strength, elastic modulus, Weibull modulus, hardness, fracture toughness and fatigue resistance. Most studies compared PICN with feldspathic porcelain, lithium disilicate glass-ceramic, lithium silicate, zirconia-reinforced glass-ceramic, leucite reinforced glass-ceramic, polycrystalline alumina and zirconia. Other studies evaluated a similar material (a nanoceramic resin). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The mechanical properties of the PICN are equivalent to the properties of nanoceramic resins, lower to lithium disilicate glass ceramic and superior to feldspathic porcelain. Yet, the findings suggest a highly resistant material to degradation at low loads (close to physiological situation) when cemented on a substrate.
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The beneficial effects of the polymer on ductility, toughness, and elongation have been extensively validated.
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- Authors
- Facenda, J. C., Borba, M., & Corazza, P. H.
- Affiliations
- Universidade de Passo Fundo (BR)
- Post‐graduation Program in Dentistry, Dental School University of Passo Fundo Passo Fundo Brazil
- Corresponding author
- Corazza, Pedro Henrique
- Venue
- Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2018-02-05
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 281-286
- ISSN
- 1496-4155 (ISSN-L)
- 1708-8240
- OpenAlex
- W2793345786
- Cited by
- 120
- References
- 29
- Citations by year
- 2026: 13 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 3
- FWCI
- 11.29
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Orthodontics › Dental materials and restorations
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Oral Surgery › Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Ceramics and Composites › Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
- Keywords
- polymer-infiltrated ceramic network, dental ceramics, dental composites, mechanical properties, flexural strength, compressive strength, fracture toughness, fatigue resistance, lithium disilicate glass-ceramic, feldspathic porcelain, leucite glass-ceramic, microstructure, clinical application
- MeSH terms
- Ceramics, Dental Porcelain, Dental Stress Analysis, Materials Testing, Polymers, Surface Properties, Zirconium, Silicates, Elastic Modulus
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