Effect of nanoparticles on color stability and mechanical and biological properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer: A systematic review [PDF]
Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of addition of various nanoparticles into maxillofacial silicone elastomer on color stability and mechanical and biological properties of the silicone elastomer.
Nithin Kumar Sonnahalli +1 more
doaj +2 more sources
Objective: The approximate life span of a silicone maxillofacial prosthesis is as short as 1.5–2 years of clinical service, then a new prosthesis should be fabricated.
Faiza M Abdul-Ameer
exaly +3 more sources
Background: Maxillofacial silicone prostheses are widely used for the restoration of facial defects resulting from trauma, congenital abnormalities, or surgeries.
Shweta Pandey +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
Bond strength of maxillofacial silicone to various three-dimensional printing resins compared to conventional substructures [PDF]
Background Bonding between silicone elastomers and rigid substructures is critical to clinical success of extraoral maxillofacial prostheses. This study aimed to investigate the bond strength of silicone elastomers to conventional and alternative 3 ...
Berna Özcan, Tuğgen Özcivelek
doaj +2 more sources
The Effect of Zirconium oxide Nanoparticle on the Surface Roughness of Maxillofacial Silicone [PDF]
Aims: The study intended to inspect the consequence of the addition of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) nanoparticle at two concentrations (1% and 1.5% by weight) on the surface roughness of the maxillofacial silicone material (room temperature vulcanized ...
Israa E. Hussein, Radhwan H. Hasan
doaj +2 more sources
Effect of vulcanization temperature and dental stone colour on colour degradation of maxillofacial silicone elastomers [PDF]
Background Colour degradation is a major problem in maxillofacial silicone elastomers. Recent studies have focused on colour stability and the mechanical properties of the silicone elastomers.
Ebru Demet Cifter +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
In vitro study of effects of aging and processing conditions on colour change in maxillofacial silicone elastomers [PDF]
Background The inherent colour change in maxillofacial silicone elastomers becomes perceptible 6–12 months after fabrication. Determining the factors that accelerate the degradation of the prosthesis can help the clinicians increase its life span ...
Ebru Demet Cifter +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Impact of nano-cellulose fiber addition on physico-mechanical properties of room temperature vulcanized maxillofacial silicone material. [PDF]
Ali AA, Safi IN.
europepmc +2 more sources
Objective: Aggregation and agglomeration of nanoparticles in silicone elastomer is a common problem that adversely affects the mechanical properties of the silicone because the aggregations act as a weak and stress concentrating point within the ...
Mohammed Abdalqadir +2 more
doaj +2 more sources
Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy and some mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone after incorporating aloe vera oil.
Nusaiba Mustafa Muhammed +2 more
doaj +3 more sources

