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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, Binit Shrestha, Kawin Sipiyaruk   +2 more
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Estimation of graphene oxide nanoparticle reinforcement on the mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone [PDF]

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Background: Maxillofacial silicone is commonly used for facial prostheses but suffers from low tensile and tear strength and limited elasticity.
Vigneshvar Kandaswamy Srinivasan, Naveen Gopi Chander, Muthukumar Balasubramaniam   +2 more
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Effects of incorporation of nano particles on the mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer subjected to outdoor weathering [PDF]

Heliyon
Statement 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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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, Yasir Mohammed Kareem   +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 Society
Aim: 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, Amit Dhansukhlal Hindocha, Tejas V. Nalawade, Shrishti R. Khurana, Anupama Patankar, Naisargi Shah   +5 more
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A Comparative Effect of Nano-Zirconia and Nano-Zinc Oxide on Color Stability of Pigmented Maxillofacial Silicone Under Accelerated Aging [PDF]

International Journal of Biomaterials
This in vitro study was designed to assess and compare the color stability of pigmented maxillofacial silicone elastomers reinforced with nano-zirconia and nano-zinc oxide with silicone without nanoparticles following accelerated weathering at various ...
Shahad Mohammed Shakir, Zryan Jaza Hama salih, Shahad Fadhil Bunyan, Izzaldeen Yaseen Aljumaily, Faraedon Mohidden Mostafa Zardawi   +4 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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Comparative Evaluation of Antifungal Effect on Maxillofacial Silicone Material With and Without Inclusion of Pomegranate Peel Powder: An In Vitro Study [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Maxillofacial silicone prostheses are widely used for the restoration of facial defects resulting from trauma, congenital abnormalities, or surgeries.
Shweta Pandey, Alka Gupta, Harsh Chansoria, Mukesh Soni, Anju Mahor, Varsha Mangtani, P Suthakr, Ranjana Sharma   +7 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]

F1000Research
Background 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 Research
Maintenance 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, Raghunath Patil, Sumati A. Hogade, Anandkumar G. Patil, Aditya Acharya   +4 more
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