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Colour Image Reproduction for 3D Printing Facial Prostheses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In this chapter, using colour 3D printing technology, a 3D colour image reproduction system is detailed for the semi-automated and accurate additive manufacturing of facial soft tissue prostheses.
Mostafa, F   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Effect of vulcanization temperature and dental stone colour on colour degradation of maxillofacial silicone elastomers

open access: yesBMC Oral Health, 2017
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   +1 more source

An ex vivo salivary lubrication system to mimic xerostomic conditions and to predict the lubricating properties of xerostomia relieving agents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Advances in medical research has resulted in successful treatment of many life-threatening infectious diseases as well as autoimmune and lifestyle-related diseases, increasing life-expectancy of both the developed and developing world.
Kaper, Hans J   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Cigarette Staining and Cleaning of a Maxillofacial Silicone [PDF]

open access: yes, 1983
In this study, a maxillofacial silicone elastomer was stained with cigarette smoke. The stain was then removed by solvent extraction using 1,1, 1-trichloroethane.
A. Koran   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Definitive Obturator Fabrication for Partial Maxillectomy Patient

open access: yesCase 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   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of different disinfecting procedures on the hardness and color stability of two maxillofacial elastomers over time [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Objective Disinfection procedures often cause deterioration in a maxillofacial prosthesis. Color and hardness alterations could lead to a replacement of the prosthesis.
ELENI, Panagiota N.   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Influence of Different Pigmentations and Accelerated Aging on the Hardness and Tear Strength of the A‐2186 and MDX4‐4210 Silicones

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
Objective. To evaluate the influence of different pigmentations and accelerated aging on the hardness and tear strength of the A‐2186 and MDX4‐4210 silicones. Materials and Methods. The samples A‐2186 and MDX4‐4210 were manufactured without and with pigmentations (black, bronze, and pink). For the Shore A hardness test, 80 samples of each silicone were
Estefânia Marrega Malavazi   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Rehabilitation with Removable Partial Denture of a Patient with Cleidocranial Dysplasia

open access: yesCase Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
This case report describes the oral rehabilitation of a patient with cleidocranial dysplasia who received a removable partial denture along with silicone‐based permanent soft liner to improve esthetic and masticatory function. This patient was the candidate of neither implant nor orthodontic treatment due to medical conditions, history of mandible ...
Ali Jamali Ghomi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Some Mechanical Properties of a Maxillofacial Silicon Elastomer Reinforced with Polyester Powder

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, 2019
Maxillofacial silicone elastomers are used to replace and reconstruct missing facial parts for patients with trauma or a certain disease. Although commonly favorable silicone elastomers are not ideal in properties, many studies have been carried out to ...
Yagthan Mohammed Haider   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dentist's role in maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation: Outlook of undergraduate dental students of aimst university: A questionnaire-based study

open access: yesDentistry and Medical Research, 2020
Statement of Problem: Anecdotal evidence suggests that there is a lack of literature regarding the awareness of maxillofacial prostheses among dental students.
Ajay Jain   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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