Evaluation of dimensional change and detail reproduction in silicones for facial prostheses.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the dimensional stability and detail reproduction of two silicones used for facial prosthesis, under the influence of chemical disinfection and storage time. Twenty-eight test specimens were obtained, half made of Silastic MDX 4-4210 silicone, and the other half of Silastic 732 RTV silicone. The test specimens were divided into 4 groups: Silastic 732 RTV and Silastic MDX 4-4210, with disinfection 3 times a week with Efferdent and without disinfection. Dimensional change was analyzed using an electronic comparison microscope and detail reproduction was observed under a stereo microscope, immediately and 2 months after the test specimens were made. Once the results were obtained, an analisis of variance (ANOVA) was applied, followed by the Tukey's Test with 1% confidence. The storage time factor had a statistical influence on dimensional stability: Silastic MDX 4-4210 had less contraction than Silastic 732 RTV. Chemical disinfection did not significantly alter the dimensional stability of the materials used. Regarding detail reproduction, no alteration of values was observed in any of the materials analyzed, regardless of storage period or disinfection.
Department of Dentistry Materials and Prosthesis, Faculty of Dentistry of Araçatuba, University of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. goiato@foa.unesp.br
Marcelo Coelho
MC
Goiato
Aldiéris Alves
AA
Pesqueira
Daniela Micheline
DM
dos Santos
Rosse Mary Falcón
RM
Antenucci
Paula do Prado
Pdo P
Ribeiro
D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D008422:Materials Testing; D008447:Maxillofacial Prosthesis; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry; D013997:Time Factors
D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers