Obturators and facial prostheses are important not only in rehabilitation and aesthetics, but
also in patient re-socialisation. The level of reintegration is directly related to the degree of …

doi: 10.1111/j. 1741‐2358.2010. 00447. x Effect of thermocycling on hardness, absorption,
solubility and colour change of soft liners Objective: The effect of artificial ageing on the …

Statement of problem The efficiency of adding nanoparticles to silicone protection has
proven to prevent color degradation. However, reports of other physical property changes in …

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of adding nanoparticles to N1 acrylic resin
intended for artificial sclera, in terms of the color stability, microhardness, and flexural …

One of the greatest challenges faced by buccomaxillofacial prosthetists is to reproduce the
patient's exact skin color and provide adequate esthetics. To reach this objective …

The matching of the aesthetic, functional, and psychosocial results of a facial deformity may
produce devastating effects in its carriers, especially if the lesion is extensive or the …

Color stability of resin and silicone is an important factor for longevity of facial prostheses.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the color stability of resins and silicone for facial …

We evaluated the effects of disinfection and aging on the hardness of silicones containing
opacifiers and intended for use in facial prosthetics. A total of 90 samples were produced …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the color stability of MDX4‐4210
maxillofacial elastomer with opacifier addition submitted to chemical disinfection and …

The failure of facial prostheses is caused by limitations in their flexibility and durability.
Therefore, we evaluated the effects of disinfection and aging on Shore A hardness and …