A literature review on the new polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network material (PICN).
Júlia Cadorim FacendaMarcia BorbaPedro Henrique CorazzaPublished in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2018)
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.