title: Microwave techniques for fabrication of provisional facial prostheses.
abstract: Timely rehabilitation of facial defects necessitates provisional prostheses during the period following surgery. The possibilities of using microwave radiation in the drying of gypsum casts, the preparation of stone molds, the curing of silicone elastomers, and the extrinsic coloring of silicone prostheses are presented. Microwave radiation has the potential for saving time, energy, and resources during the fabrication of provisional facial prostheses.
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental School, San Antonio.
authors: R R
authors: RR
authors: Seals
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Cortes
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Funk
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Parel
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000528:radiation effects; D002133:Calcium Sulfate / Q000528:radiation effects; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003890:Desiccation; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D006801:Humans; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D008872:Microwaves; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000528:radiation effects; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; C020964:MDX 4-4210; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D002133:Calcium Sulfate