title: Effects of environmental factors on maxillofacial elastomers: Part I--Literature review.
abstract: Part I of a four-part report presents a comprehensive review of the literature pertaining to physical property testing of materials for facial and somatoprostheses. The report was conducted in preparation for testing four current maxillofacial elastomers: MDX 4-4210, Silastic 4-4515, Medical Adhesive type A, and Epithane-3, and two recently introduced materials: Silicone A-2186 and Silicone A-102.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Andres
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Haug
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Munoz
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bernal
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000737:chemistry; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012826:Silicone Elastomers