Survival and Complication Rates of Polymer-Infiltrated Ceramic-Network Single Tooth Restorations with an Observation Period of up to Three Years

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10.1922/EJPRD_2525Polat06

• Onur Deniz Polat
• Tan F. Eyüboğlu
• Mutlu Özcan

Abstract

This study evaluated the clinical performance of a polymer-infiltrated ceramic-network (PICN) material for up to 3 years. Patients (N=286) received 581 indirect restorations as crowns (417), overlays (131), and inlays/veneers (33) fabricated using the PICN (VITA Enamic) by CAD/CAM procedures using intraoral scanning (Cerec Omnicam) and milling systems (Cerec MC XL). The restorations were evaluated annually and in case of complications. Data were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier estimate. Complications were classified as biological or technical failures. Until final recall (mean observation period: 18.3 months) with a dropout rate of 4.8%, 3 biological and 10 technical complications were observed. The overall success rate of the placed restorations was 97.7%. Biological
complications included pulpitis and pulp necrosis. Technical complications were debonding (n=7) and fracture (n=3). PICN materials can be used as an alternative to lithium-disilicate or zirconium dioxide for single tooth reconstructions, providing that early failures included debonding and fractures.

Keywords
Ceramic
Dental Materials
Polymer-Infiltrated Ceramic-Network
PICN
Survival Rate
VITA Enamic