This review presents a classification system for maxillofacial prostheses, while explaining its
types. It also aims to describe their origin and development, currently available materials …

The biomedical applications of silicones are countless due to their outstanding properties. In
dentistry, silicone for maxillofacial and plastic surgery has become indispensable, from both …

Although the effectiveness of some mouthwashes has been proven, phytotherapy is still a
field to be explored as an alternative to commercial products. Objective: To evaluate, in vitro …

Statement of problem Deficient hygiene of maxillofacial prostheses can be a source of
infection, and various disinfectants, including nano-oxides, have been suggested for the …

Although deterioration of silicone maxillofacial prostheses is severely accentuated in
smoking patients, the phenomenon has not been systematically studied. To address a gap …

Statement of problem Dentists often note problems with infection in patients with
maxillofacial prostheses. Conventional disinfection protocols are not always effective and …

Objective This study evaluated the effects of adding titanium oxide (TiO 2) nanofillers on the
tear strength, tensile strength, elongation percentage, and hardness of room-temperature …

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 …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Silastic MDX4-4210 (Dow Corning Corporation Medical
Products, USA) and Multisil Epithetik (Bredent GmbH, Senden, Germany) were two brands …

Background The inherent colour change in maxillofacial silicone elastomers becomes
perceptible 6–12 months after fabrication. Determining the factors that accelerate the …