Polymer Infiltrated Ceramic Network In Dentistry: A Narrative Review

Nisreen Manaa  Khalaf; Zahra N  Alwahab; Nihad  AlFuraiji; Syed  Qasim

doi:10.51173/ijmhs.v2i2.4

Authors

Nisreen Manaa Khalaf Middle Technical University, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Prosthodontic Dental Techniques Department
Zahra N Alwahab Middle Technical University, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Prosthodontic Dental Techniques Department
Nihad AlFuraiji Middle Technical University, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Prosthodontic Dental Techniques Department
Syed Qasim Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait, Department of Bio Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51173/ijmhs.v2i2.4

Keywords:

Polymer Inflitrated Ceramic Network , Hybrid Ceramic , PICN , VITA Enamic , Microstructure

Abstract

Background: The excellent mechanical compatibility of polymer-infiltrated ceramic network materials (PICN) with human enamel has contributed to their exploration as a crown restoration material. PICNs were produced by polymerizing a resin monomer that has been soaked into porous ceramics.

Objective of study: Analyze effect PICN materials that have many characteristics with dentin and enamel. PICNs have properties that are transitional between those of resins and ceramics due to their unusual microstructure, which consists of a dual-network consisting of the ceramic framework and polymer phases.

Materials and Methods: The scientific literature on this topic was searched through both an electronic systematic review (using Science Direct, PubMed, the Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and a manual search. This review was a compilation, analysis, and selection of articles published between 2013 and 2023. Studies of ceramic networks infused with polymers for use in dentistry were described. This evaluation includes over 38 papers that were selected for their potential relevance to the topic at hand.

Results: The results demonstrate that the information at issue was adequate for characterising the microstructure and determining some mechanical features of the commercially available polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network (PICN) material (Vita Enamic, Vita Zahnfabrik). PICN may be a good option for in-office dental procedures because it does not need to be sintered or burned after milling. The manufacturer recommends PICN for use in both the anterior as well as posterior crowns (including implant-supported crowns), inlays, onlays, partial crowns and veneers for single teeth.

Conclusion: Researchers have shown that PICN materials have many characteristics with dentin and enamel; it reduces abrasion on opposing tooth surfaces more than other dental ceramics; and it is harder than composites, making it more wear-resistant.

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