Additive Manufacturing (AM) has the potential to facilitate the limitless design and fast
fabrication of silicone structures with controllable internal features and heterogeneous …

Statement of problem Maxillofacial prostheses, especially those supported by endosseous
implants, are regarded as a viable, secure treatment for the reconstruction of facial defects to …

Abstract Statement of Problem Evaluate the effect of orbital prosthesis retained by implants
through a specific quality of life (QOL) questionnaire provides important information on …

Purpose: Patients with maxillofacial defects secondary to the removal of benign and
malignant pathologies of midface have a profound impact on quality of life. The aim of this …

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of plant based antimicrobial solutions
specifically tea tree and Manuka oil on facial silicone elastomers. The purpose of this in vitro …

Maxillofacial prostheses are constructed as an alternative treatment when maxillofacial
defects cannot be surgically corrected [1]. Silicone elastomer is commonly used because it …

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyse the micro‐organisms present in the
conjunctival secretion in anophthalmic cavities of wearers of ocular prostheses, as well as …

DOI: 10.26650/eor. 2018.469 Purpose Little has been reported how the addition of
nanoparticles could affect the hardness of maxillofacial silicones. The purpose of this study …

Introduction: Maxillectomy is a surgical procedure for managing tumors affecting the maxilla;
the goal of maxillectomy however should not be limited to tumor extirpation but should …

The defects of the skull cause mechanical vulnerability of the brain, esthetic disfigurement,
and transmission of vibrations and pulsation of the brain. Subsequent cranioplasty may be …