Assessment of the antibacterial effect of Barium Titanate nanoparticles against Staphylococcus epidermidis adhesion after addition to maxillofacial silicone [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] [PDF]
F1000Research, 2023 Background: Maxillofacial silicones are the most popular and acceptable material for making maxillofacial prostheses, but they are not perfect in every sense.
Thekra Ismael Hamad +1 more
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Bond strength of polymer clay with room temperature vulcanizing maxillofacial silicone – An in vitro study [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic SocietyAim: To assess and analyze the bond strength of polymeric organic clay and heat polymerized PMMA with RTV maxillofacial silicone with and without an adhesive primer.
Jayant N. Palaskar +5 more
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Sulaimani Dental Journal, 2016 The clinical life of a maxillofacial prosthesis averages about six months before it needs to be re-fabricated. Most of maxillofacial prosthesis attached to the acrylic resin via adhesive primers detached and have to be re-attached every few months ...
Fahd Ikram, Salem Al-Samarraie
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Effects of Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Precolored and Hand-Colored Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
International Journal of Biomaterials, 2022 Maxillofacial prostheses are used in rehabilitation of patients with facial defects. Typically, these prostheses are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients’ natural skin color. However, exposure to environment
Natdhanai Chotprasert +2 more
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Comparative evaluation of tensile strength, tear strength, color stability and hardness of conventional and 1% trisnorbornenylisobutyl polyhedralsilsesquioxane modified room temperature vulcanizing maxillofacial silicone after a six month artificial aging period [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2022 Aims: Silicone elastomers, chemically known as polydimethylsiloxane used in maxillofacial rehabilitation, over a period of time, undergo degradation and discoloration once aged, thereby reducing clinical longevity.
Drashti Sunil Gandhi, Rajesh Sethuraman
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Effects of incorporation of nano particles on the mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer subjected to outdoor weathering [PDF]
HeliyonStatement of problem: Natural weathering has varied effects on the service life of maxillofacial silicones due to its direct implications on the tear strength and hardness of the material.
Anjali Anjali, Hegde Chethan
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Estimation of graphene oxide nanoparticle reinforcement on the mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone [PDF]
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial ResearchBackground: Maxillofacial silicone is commonly used for facial prostheses but suffers from low tensile and tear strength and limited elasticity.
Vigneshvar Kandaswamy Srinivasan +2 more
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The influence of tantalum oxide nanoparticle on thermal conductivity and tear strength after addition on maxillofacial silicone [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
F1000ResearchBackground Maxillofacial prosthetic materials exhibit a range of qualities that vary considerably, including the hardness and stiffness of alloys and polymers, as well as the flexibility of elastomers and soft polymers.
Zainab Saleh Abdullah, saif Ali Mousa
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Evaluation of Mangifera indica, Anacardium occidentale leaf extracts and 0.2% Chlorhexidine gluconate on disinfection of maxillofacial silicone material surface contaminated with microorganisms - An invitro study [PDF]
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial ResearchMaintenance of the quality and hygiene of maxillofacial prosthesis allows to maintain the health of the residual tissues. Sampling of the maxillofacial prostheses has relieved presence of microbial colonization on silicone surfaces.
Raisa N. Chodankar +4 more
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A Comprehensive Review of Silicone Elastomers as an Extraoral Maxillofacial Material [PDF]
Dental Journal of Advance StudiesAmong various extraoral maxillofacial materials, silicone is the most widely used extraoral maxillofacial material; however, research is currently being done to address its drawbacks and develop what may be called the “perfect maxillofacial prosthetic ...
Darshana Choubisa
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