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Kiat-amnuay S, Cevik P, Kurtoglu C. Effect of Thixotropic Agent on the Color Stability of Platinum-Based Silicone Maxillofacial Elastomers after Artificial Aging. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5867. [PMID: 37687559 PMCID: PMC10488689 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Maxillofacial prostheses are essential for restoring natural appearance and function in individuals with defects in the head and neck regions. Thixotropic agents, as liquid additives, are known to increase the viscosity of silicone elastomers. However, color deterioration remains a challenge in facial prostheses, leading to the need for refabrication. Despite this, there is limited research on the effect of thixotropic agents on the color stability of silicone maxillofacial elastomers. This study aims to investigate the impact of different thixotropic agent amounts on the color degradation of various maxillofacial silicone elastomers. Three elastomers (A-2000, A-2006, and A-2186) were combined with five pigments (no pigment as control, red, yellow, blue, and a mixture of red, yellow, and blue), and mixed with six thixotropic agent quantities (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 drops). A total of 450 specimens were fabricated (n = 5) and aged in an artificial aging chamber. L*, a*, b* readings were obtained before and after aging using a digital spectrophotometer. Color difference (ΔE*) means and standard deviations for 150 kj/m2, 300 kj/m2, and 450 kj/m2 were calculated. Statistical analyses, including four-way ANOVA and Fisher's PLSD test, were conducted to determine any significant differences (p < 0.05) among the groups. A comprehensive analysis revealed significant four-way interactions among the groups. In the mixed-pigmentation group, adding 4 drops of thixotropic agent resulted in ΔE* above 3 only in A-2186 silicone at 300 and 450 kj/m2 energy levels. However, the color stability of mixed-pigmented A-2000 and A-2006 remained within the acceptable thresholds of 3 ΔE* at all irradiance levels in this study. At each energy level, A-2006 exhibited the highest color stability with an increasing thixotropic agent quantity among all the silicones. Conversely, A-2186 was more affected by the increased number of thixotropic agent drops in each pigmentation group, including the control group at 450 kj/m2. The quantity of thixotropic agent plays a crucial role in determining the color stability of different silicone elastomers pigmented with various intrinsic pigments. The thixotropic agent amount has a more significant impact on color stability than the type of pigment used in the silicone elastomers. A key overarching insight from this investigation is the identification of a safety threshold for the thixotropic agent quantity of 3 drops for each silicone type, pigmentation, and energy level. These findings highlight the importance of considering the proper combination of thixotropic agents, pigments, and silicone materials to achieve optimal color stability in maxillofacial prosthetic applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sudarat Kiat-amnuay
- Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA
- Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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- Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA
- Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Houston, TX 77054, USA
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Ankara 06490, Türkiye;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Adana 01250, Türkiye
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Cevik P. Coloring Effects of Disinfectants on Pure or Nano-TiO 2-Incorporated Maxillofacial Silicone Prostheses. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5580. [PMID: 37629870 PMCID: PMC10456622 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Silicone elastomers play a crucial role in the field of maxillofacial prosthodontics. To maintain optimal hygiene, various disinfectants have been reported to clean silicone prostheses. Nevertheless, when selecting a disinfectant, it is important to consider not only its antimicrobial efficacy, but also its compatibility with the materials, to minimize any potential impact on the physical properties of the material surfaces. The coloring effect of such disinfectants on different types of silicone is of interest. A total of 144 silicone specimens (72 pure silicones, 72 nano-TiO2-incorporated silicones, from A-2000 and A-2006 silicones) were fabricated in this study. The spectrophotometric analysis was carried out, and the initial CIE L*a*b* color values were measured prior to disinfection. Specimens in each silicone group (with or without nano-TiO2) were subjected to a 30-h disinfection period simulating 1 year of disinfection with the following disinfectants: Control (tap water), 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate, 4% chlorhexidine gluconate, 1% NaOCl, neutral soap, and effervescent. After the second color values were recorded, the color change (∆E*) was calculated. Significant differences were observed among the disinfectants for both the A-2000 and A-2006 silicone groups. Nano-TiO2 did not show a color protection effect in A-2000 silicone. In contrast, nano-TiO2 incorporation provided color protection against CHG 0.2%, CHG 4%, and NaOCl in A-2006 silicone. Most of the disinfectants did not show acceptable color stability over time. In pure A-2000 silicone, except for 0.2% chlorhexidine, all disinfectant groups demonstrated a color change within the acceptability threshold of 50:50% (∆E* = 3.0). On the other hand, in nano-TiO2-incorporated A-2006 silicone, only 0.2% and 4% chlorhexidine demonstrated an acceptable color change. Overall, chlorhexidine could be used as a suitable disinfectant in maxillofacial silicone prostheses.
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- Pinar Cevik
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, 06490 Ankara, Türkiye; or
- Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, USA
- Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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Beatty MW, Wee AG, Marx DB, Ridgway L, Simetich B, De Sousa TC, Vakilzadian K, Schulte J. Viscoelastic Properties of Human Facial Skin and Comparisons with Facial Prosthetic Elastomers. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2023. [PMID: 36903138 PMCID: PMC10004410 DOI: 10.3390/ma16052023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Prosthesis discomfort and a lack of skin-like quality is a source of patient dissatisfaction with facial prostheses. To engineer skin-like replacements, knowledge of the differences between facial skin properties and those for prosthetic materials is essential. This project measured six viscoelastic properties (percent laxity, stiffness, elastic deformation, creep, absorbed energy, and percent elasticity) at six facial locations with a suction device in a human adult population equally stratified for age, sex, and race. The same properties were measured for eight facial prosthetic elastomers currently available for clinical usage. The results showed that the prosthetic materials were 1.8 to 6.4 times higher in stiffness, 2 to 4 times lower in absorbed energy, and 2.75 to 9 times lower in viscous creep than facial skin (p < 0.001). Clustering analyses determined that facial skin properties fell into three groups-those associated with body of ear, cheek, and remaining locations. This provides baseline information for designing future replacements for missing facial tissues.
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- Mark W. Beatty
- Research Service, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
- Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, 4000 East Campus Loop South, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Research Service, VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
- Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, 515 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Statistics, 340 Hardin Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Formerly Department of Prosthodontics, Creighton University School of Dentistry, 2109 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102, USA
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- Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, 4000 East Campus Loop South, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
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- Private Practice, Pine Ridge Dental, 8545 Executive Woods Drive Suite #2, Lincoln, NE 68512, USA
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- Process Engineer, GSK Consumer Healthcare, 1401 Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68517, USA
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Aulia RK, Beatty MW, Simetich B. Effect of Superhydrophobic Coating and Nanofiller Loading on Facial Elastomer Physical Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:7343. [PMID: 36295406 PMCID: PMC9610099 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Facial prosthetics are currently constructed of materials that are far from optimal; superior materials with a “skin-like” feel are required. In this study, the property changes brought about by the consecutive additions of hydrophobic- and uncoated nano-SiO2 to polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) are assessed, and the alterations are compared with those observed for conventional submicron SiO2-filled materials. In sequence, 0%, 0.5%, 5%, 10%, and 15% by weight of each filler type were successively added to vinyl-terminated PDMS. Tensile, tear, Durometer hardness, translucency, and viscoelastic properties were assessed, and hardness and translucency were further measured after 3000 h of outdoor weathering. The results showed that 15% coated nano- SiO2-filled PDMS materials given the highest tensile strength, elastic modulus, storage modulus, loss modulus, tear strength, and durometer hardness (p < 0.05), whereas 15% submicron coated SiO2-filled materials displayed the highest failure strain and translucency parameter (p < 0.05). Only 10%- and 15%-filled submicron SiO2 PDMS materials were altered by outdoor weathering; nevertheless, the increases were assessed to be too small to be clinically perceptible. As increased filler levels provided protection against solar radiation, heat, and moisture, only unfilled and 0.5%-filled PDMS formulations discolored from weathering. 15%-filled superhydrophobic-coated nano- SiO2-filled PDMS was found to produce the strongest, most tear-resistant, and least translucent materials, but it also produced materials with limited stretchability and high hardness, which were regarded to be downsides for creating a “skin-like” feel.
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- Rahmi Khairani Aulia
- College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0740, USA
- Faculty of Dentistry, Andalas University, Padang 25175, West Sumatera, Indonesia
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- College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0740, USA
- Veteran Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System, Omaha, NE 68105-1850, USA
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- College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0740, USA
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Mahale H, Deshpande S, Radke U, Patil PG. Opacifiers on color stability of maxillofacial silicone under aging and Indian weathering conditions: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent 2021; 129:805-810. [PMID: 34649721 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Resistance to long-term color change is a desirable property for facial prosthetic elastomers. Evidence for the color stability of maxillofacial silicones under aging and hot and humid Indian weathering conditions is lacking. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of adding opacifiers on the color stability of maxillofacial silicone under human aging and Indian weather conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 93 specimen disks were obtained from the A-2186, platinum-based, room-temperature vulcanized, maxillofacial silicone elastomer by using a Ø30×6-mm stainless-steel die. The specimens were divided into 3 main groups (n=30), C (control), T (titanium dioxide), and B (barium sulfate), and 1 additional specimen (n=1) from each group was stored in a closed box and further subgrouped as outdoor weathering (COut, TOut, BOut), acidic perspiration (CAcid, TAcid, BAcid), sebum (CSebum, TSebum, BSebum) (n=10), and visual comparison (CVis, TVis, BVis) (n=1). Baseline L∗, a∗, b∗ values were recorded by using a spectrophotometer and visual perception. The specimens were subjected to human and extraoral aging conditions, and the values were recorded again after 6 months. Data were analyzed statistically by using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc analysis with the Tukey post hoc test. RESULTS In group C, the mean color change for COut was 3.69 ±0.49; CAcid, 3.58 ±0.68; and CSebum, 7.53 ±0.22 (P<.001). In group T, the mean color change for TOut was 2.60 ±0.24; TAcid, 2.35 ±0.13; and TSebum, 4.91 ±0.44 (P<.001). In group B, BOut was 1.59 ±0.28, BAcid was 1.46 ±0.28, and BSebum was 4.03 ±0.71 (P<.001). The specimens containing barium sulfate showed the maximum color stability. The least color stability was observed in all specimens exposed to sebum solution and was significantly different (P<.001) from the outdoor weather and acidic perspiration specimens. Visually perceivable color changes were observed in specimens exposed to the sebum solution. CONCLUSIONS The addition of titanium dioxide and barium sulfate as opacifiers resulted in clinically acceptable color change when exposed to outdoor weathering and acidic perspiration but not in sebum solution.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, India
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- Senior Lecturer in Prosthodontics, Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Rahman AM, Jamayet NB, Nizami MMUI, Johari Y, Husein A, Alam MK. Effect of tropical outdoor weathering on the surface roughness and mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicones. J Prosthet Dent 2021; 127:937-942. [PMID: 33472753 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The climate of tropical Southeast Asia includes high humidity and ultraviolet radiation that reduce the lifespan of silicone prostheses by inducing changes in their mechanical properties and color stability. Studies on the surface roughness (SR) and mechanical properties of different silicone elastomers (SEs) subjected to the natural tropical weather of Southeast Asia are lacking. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the SR, tensile strength (TS), and percentage elongation (% E) of different SEs subjected to outdoor weathering in the Malaysian climate. MATERIAL AND METHODS Type-II dumbbell-shaped specimens (N-120) (nonweathered=15, weathered=15) were made from 3 room-temperature vulcanized (A-2000, A-2006, and A-103) and 1 heat-temperature vulcanized (M-511) silicone (Factor II). For 6 months, weathered specimens were subjected to outdoor weathering inside a custom exposure rack. Simultaneously, the nonweathered specimens were kept in a dehumidifier. Subsequently, the SR was measured with a profilometer; TS and % E were measured by using a universal testing machine. Two-way ANOVA was used to compare the means of the tested properties of the nonweathered and weathered specimens, and pairwise comparison was carried out between the silicones (α=.05). RESULTS After outdoor weathering, the SR, TS, and % E were adversely affected by weathering in the Malaysian environment. Among the silicone materials, A-2000 showed the least TS changes (2.51 MPa), while A-2006 demonstrated significant changes in percentage elongation after outdoor weathering (266.5%). M-511 exhibited the highest mean value (2.50 μm) for SR changes. In addition, A-103 SE showed statistically significant differences in most pairwise comparisons for all 3 dependent variables. CONCLUSIONS Based on the evaluation of mechanical properties, A-103 can be suggested as a suitable silicone for maxillofacial prostheses fabricated for tropical climates. However, A-2000 can be a suitable alternative, although significant changes to surface roughness were detected after outdoor weathering.
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- Ahmed Mushfiqur Rahman
- MSc-Graduate, Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service, Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Division of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- MSc-Graduate, Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service, Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Senior Lecturer, Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Deputy Director, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Associate Professor, Orthodontic Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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In vitro study of effects of aging and processing conditions on colour change in maxillofacial silicone elastomers. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:122. [PMID: 31217006 PMCID: PMC6585052 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0798-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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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. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the effect of time passage, processing temperature, and molding-stone colour on the colour change of maxillofacial silicone elastomers after darkroom storage for 6000 h. Methods A total of ten study molds, each incorporating ten specimen gaps were fabricated using five different colors of dental stones. The gaps were filled with coloured Cosmesil M511 maxillofacial silicone elastomer. Five of the study molds, one of each stone color, were processed at room temperature (25 °C) for 24 h while the remainder were vulcanized at 100 °C for 1 h. Two stainless-steel molds were also fabricated to obtain a total of twenty control-group specimens of the same dimensions that were processed under the same conditions as the study molds. Colour measurements of the vulcanized silicone samples were performed using a Konica Minolta spectrophotometer. Initial measurements were obtained after the blocks were removed from the molds and the final measurements were recorded 6000 h after storage in the dark at 25 °C and 40% relative humidity. The CIEDE2000 colour-difference formula was used to measure the changes in the colour. One-way and two-way ANOVA, and an independent-sample t-test were used for statistical assessments. Results For every group, the colour change exceeded the perceptible thresholds. Thus, either the vulcanization temperature or the colour of the molding stone has a significant effect on the colour change over time. Those samples vulcanized in green and white molding stones at 100 °C exhibited a significantly higher ∆L*, ∆a*, and ∆b* values relative to the samples vulcanized at room temperature. Conclusion The molding-stone colour and vulcanization temperature both affect the degree of colour change after storage in a dark environment. The L*, a*, and b* values for the maxillofacial silicone elastomers are influenced by the direction of the increase or decrease according to the selected colour. This effect varies as the temperature increases.
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Abdullah HA, Abdul-Ameer FM. Evaluation of some mechanical properties of a new silicone elastomer for maxillofacial prostheses after addition of intrinsic pigments. Saudi Dent J 2018; 30:330-336. [PMID: 30202170 PMCID: PMC6128324 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2018.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 04/22/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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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. The most common reason for re-making the prosthesis is silicone mechanical properties degradation. The aim of this study was to assess some mechanical properties of VST-30 silicone for maxillofacial prostheses after addition of intrinsic pigments. METHODS Two types of intrinsic pigments (rayon flocking and burnt sienna); each of them was incorporated into silicone. One hundred and twenty samples were prepared and split into 4 groups according to the conducted tests (tear strength, hardness, surface roughness, and tensile strength and elongation percentage) with 30 samples for each test. Each group was equally split into three subgroups. Group (A) was without pigment (control group), group (B) was with rayon flocking and group (C) was with burnt sienna. RESULTS Samples with rayon flocking showed a highly significant decrease in hardness and there was a significant increase in tear strength, while there were non-significant differences in surface roughness, tensile strength and elongation percentage. Samples with burnt sienna showed a highly significant increase in tear strength and a highly significant decrease in hardness, but surface roughness, tensile strength and elongation percentage showed non-significant differences. However, there were non-significant differences between experimental groups in all tests. CONCLUSIONS The addition of each of rayon flocking and burnt sienna changed the mechanical properties of the VST-30 silicone, while no superior pigment-silicone combination was revealed in all the conducted tests.
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- Hussein A. Abdullah
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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Rahman AM, Jamayet NB, Nizami MMUI, Johari Y, Husein A, Alam MK. Effect of Aging and Weathering on the Physical Properties of Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Prosthodont 2018; 28:36-48. [DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Ahmed Mushfiqur Rahman
- Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service, School of Dental Sciences; Universiti Sains Malaysia; Kelantan Malaysia
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- Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service, School of Dental Sciences; Universiti Sains Malaysia; Kelantan Malaysia
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- Maxillofacial Prosthetic Service, School of Dental Sciences; Universiti Sains Malaysia; Kelantan Malaysia
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- Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences; Universiti Sains Malaysia; Kelantan Malaysia
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- Prosthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences; Universiti Sains Malaysia; Kelantan Malaysia
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