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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Color Modifications of a Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer under the Effect of Cigarette Smoke [PDF]
MaterialsAlthough 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 ...
Alexandru-Constantin Stoica +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]
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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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Microbial and fungal growth, particularly Candida albicans, is a major issue with the usage of maxillofacial silicone material, which can lead to chronic infection, inflammation, and silicone material degradation, for which the development of
Ailneni Nivya Sri +5 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, Bruska Azhdar
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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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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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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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Hybrid Chitosan–TiO2 Nanocomposite Impregnated in Type A-2186 Maxillofacial Silicone Subjected to Different Accelerated Aging Conditions: An Evaluation of Color Stability [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2023 This study explores the impact of the incorporation of a chitosan–TiO2 nanocomposite on the color stability of pigmented room-temperature vulcanization maxillofacial silicone under various accelerated aging conditions.
Faten K. Al-Kadi +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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