There are often bonding problems between acrylic resins and silicone. PEEK
(polyetheretherketone), which is a high-performance polymer, has great potential for the …

Objectives To study the surface properties of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its bond
strength with two veneering resins after different conditioning methods as well as fracture …

Purpose: Prosthetic reconstruction of a facial defect can help to reduce disfigurement and
restore the social functioning of the patient. Several methods for holding a prosthesis in …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Loss of retention of maxillofacial prostheses often makes the
margin visible or the prosthesis dislodge. Using several medical adhesives in combination …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a thermoplastic material widely used in engineering
applications due to its good biomechanical properties and high temperature stability …

New researches and technologies in Prosthetic dentistry are at its apex, specially utilizing
the state of the art CAD-CAM manufacturing. Material Researchers are continuously testing …

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: A key factor of a successful facial prosthesis is the retention of
the prosthesis to the patient's skin, especially when there is no mechanical means and the …

Objectives: The silicone elastomer A-2186 is a widely used maxillofacial prosthetic material.
It is a pourable two-component silicone rubber cured by a platinum catalyst. Used as a …

This study aims to evaluate the effects of etching with sulfuric acid (SA) and vinyl sulfonic
acid (VSA) on the bond strength between a light-curing indirect resin composite and …

Maxillofacial prosthetic materials are used to rehabilitate patients suffering from acquired or
congenital facial disfigurement. Silicone rubber materials [poly (dimethylsiloxane) rubbers] …