Mechanical and Morphological Effect of Plant Based Antimicrobial Solutions on Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2018 The objective of this study was to determine the effect of plant based antimicrobial solutions specifically tea tree and Manuka oil on facial silicone elastomers.
Tetteh S, Bibb RJ, Martin SJ.
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Effect of nanoparticles on color stability and mechanical and biological properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer: A systematic review [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2020 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
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Stain Removal from a Silicone Maxillofacial Elastomer [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, 1981 In this study, environmental stains were removed from maxillofacial elastomers by solvent extraction. Silastic 44210, an RTV silicone with proven color and physical property stability, was stained with lipstick, disclosing solution, and methylene blue ...
Robert K. Yu +3 more
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Effect of Surface Treated Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles on Some Mechanical Properties of Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer [PDF]
International Journal of Biomaterials, 2014 Current materials used for maxillofacial prostheses are far from ideal and there is a need for novel improved materials which mimic as close as possible the natural behavior of facial soft tissues.
Sara M. Zayed +2 more
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Stain Removal from a Pigmented Silicone Maxillofacial Elastomer [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, 1982 The removal of environmental stains from a pigmented maxillofacial elastomer was carried out by solvent extraction under network swelling. Silastic 44210 was pigmented with 11 maxillofacial pigments prior to staining.
Robert K. Yu +3 more
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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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Effect of Organic and Inorganic Nanoparticles on Colour Stability and Mechanical Properties of Heat Vulcanised Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer: a Comparative Study [PDF]
eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial ResearchObjectives: The purpose of this comparative study in vitro was to evaluate the effect of organic and inorganic nanoparticles on colour stability, tear strength and hardness of maxillofacial silicone elastomer at baseline and when subjected to outdoor ...
Manisha Khanna +3 more
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The impact of zirconium dioxide nanoparticles on the color stability of artificially aged heat-polymerized maxillofacial silicone elastomer [PDF]
Science Progress, 2023 The limited service life of craniofacial prostheses due to degradation and color instability is a significant challenge. This in vitro study aimed to determine how zirconium dioxide (ZrO 2 ) nanoparticles affect the color stability of M511 heat ...
Mohammed Abdalqadir +2 more
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Color Modifications of a Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer under the Effect of Cigarette Smoke. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Although it is known (from the observations of medical professionals) that cigarette smoke negatively affects maxillofacial prostheses, especially through staining/discoloration, systematic research in this regard is limited. Herein, the color modifications of M511 maxillofacial silicone, unpigmented and pigmented with red or skin tone pigments ...
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Influence of opacifiers on dimensional stability and detail reproduction of maxillofacial silicone elastomer [PDF]
BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2010 Background We evaluated the influence of chemical disinfection and accelerated aging on the dimensional stability and detail reproduction of a silicone elastomer containing one of two opacifiers.
Moreno Amália +5 more
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