title: Evaluation of polymeric materials for maxillofacial prosthetics.
abstract: The methods for initial evaluation of a new prospective maxillofacial prosthetic material, MDX-4-4210, have been described and tensile and compressive test data have been obtained. Evaluation of the data indicates that this is a promising material with significant potential for use in maxillofacial prosthetics. Further studies of the material's biologic implant compatibility, its chemical and environmental stabilities, and its clinical performance are being done.
mesh_terms: D004548:Elasticity; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006244:Hardness; D006801:Humans; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D011108:Polymers; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; D012826:Silicone Elastomers