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Main Applications and Recent Research Progresses of Additive Manufacturing in Dentistry

BioMed Research International, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
In recent ten years, with the fast development of digital and engineering manufacturing technology, additive manufacturing has already been more and more widely used in the field of dentistry, from the first personalized surgical guides to the latest personalized restoration crowns and root implants.
Gan Huang, Libo Wu, Jie Hu, Xiongming Zhou, Fei He, Li Wan, Shu-Ting Pan, Fernanda Faot   +7 more
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Effects of Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Precolored and Hand‐Colored Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study

International Journal of Biomaterials, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 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 and disinfectants can result in color changes.
Natdhanai Chotprasert, Binit Shrestha, Kawin Sipiyaruk, Fu-Gen Wu   +3 more
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Evaluating the Peel Bond Strength of Polymethylmethacrylate and Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomer Reinforced with Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative In-vitro Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Maxillofacial prostheses typically last around six months. The facial prostheses are usually provided with an acrylic substructure. This aids in enhanced retention and stability of silicone material.
Shruti Varma, Deeksha Gupta, Sonal Mehta, Dhwani Patel   +3 more
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3D Printing of Physical Organ Models: Recent Developments and Challenges

Advanced Science, Volume 8, Issue 17, September 8, 2021., 2021
3D printing technologies allows simple and convenient manufacturing of multifunctional organ models, which has been an emerging direction of 3D printing in medicine. Herein, the current methods and recent advancements in 3D printing of organ models are reviewed, with focus on improving the performance and cost effectiveness.
Zhongboyu Jin, Yuanrong Li, Kang Yu, Linxiang Liu, Jianzhong Fu, Xinhua Yao, Aiguo Zhang, Yong He   +7 more
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A Novel Tension Machine Promotes Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Osteoblastic and Fibroblastic Differentiation by Applying Cyclic Tension

Stem Cells International, Volume 2021, Issue 1, 2021., 2021
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) are intraosseous stem cells, and the effects of tensile strain on BMSC differentiation mediate several bone‐related treatments. To study the response of BMSCs under tension, we designed and developed a small cellular tension instrument, iStrain.
Yi Zhao, Yiping Huang, Lingfei Jia, Ruoxi Wang, Kuang Tan, Weiran Li, Francesca Posa   +6 more
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EVALUATION OF INTRINSIC COLOR STABILITY OF FACIAL SILICONE ELASTOMER REINFORCED WITH DIFFERENT NANOPARTICLES [PDF]

Alexandria Dental Journal, 2016
NTRODUCTION: Maxillofacial defects are located in a highly visible body area that is identified with one’s identity. An aesthetic and comfortable maxillofacial prosthesis relieves many concerns of the patient and may improve quality of life.
Abushelib Moustafa N., Alshimy Ahmad M., Eltayyar Nada H.   +2 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

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, Jwan F. Abdulkareem, Bruska A. Azhdar   +2 more
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Definitive Obturator Fabrication for Partial Maxillectomy Patient

Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
Maxillectomy defects can result in oroantral communication that causes difficulty in mastication and deglutition, impaired speech, and facial disfigurement. The prosthodontist plays an important role in the rehabilitation of such defects with obturators.
M. Singh, I. K. Limbu, P. K. Parajuli, R. K. Singh, Gilberto Sammartino   +4 more
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The Effects of Nano Alumina On Mechanical Properties of Room Temperature Vulcanized Maxillofacial Silicone (Pilot Study)

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry, 2019
Background: Facial disfigurement can be the result of a congenital anomaly, trauma or tumor surgery, in many cases the prosthetic rehabilitation is indicated.
Ahmed Aj. AbdulKareem, Thekra I. Hamad   +1 more
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The Effect of Polyester Fibers Addition on Some Mechanical Properties of Room Temperature Vulcanized Maxillofacial Silicon Elastomers

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2018
The degradation of maxillofacial prosthetic elastomers that occur throughout life service is usually responsible for the replacement of the prosthesis.
Ahmed Nadhir Jebur, Abdalbaseet A. Fatalla, Hikmat Jameel Aljudy   +2 more
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