Past, present, and future of soft‐tissue prosthetics: advanced polymers and advanced manufacturing
Millions of people worldwide experience disfigurement due to cancers, congenital defects,
or trauma, leading to significant psychological, social, and economic disadvantage …
or trauma, leading to significant psychological, social, and economic disadvantage …
Advancements in soft-tissue prosthetics part B: the chemistry of imitating life
Each year, congenital defects, trauma or cancer often results in considerable physical
disfigurement for many people worldwide. This adversely impacts their psychological, social …
disfigurement for many people worldwide. This adversely impacts their psychological, social …
The effect of silica and prepolymer nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of denture base acrylic resin
P Cevik, AZ Yildirim‐Bicer - Journal of prosthodontics, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To evaluate how hydrophobic nanoparticle silica and prepolymer affect the flexural
strength, surface hardness, surface roughness, and resilience of a denture base acrylic …
strength, surface hardness, surface roughness, and resilience of a denture base acrylic …
Deformation of PDMS membrane and microcantilever by a water droplet: Comparison between Mooney–Rivlin and linear elastic constitutive models
YS Yu, YP Zhao - Journal of colloid and interface science, 2009 - Elsevier
In this paper, we studied the role of vertical component of surface tension of a water droplet
on the deformation of membranes and microcantilevers (MCLs) widely used in lab-on-a-chip …
on the deformation of membranes and microcantilevers (MCLs) widely used in lab-on-a-chip …
Mechanical characterisation of in vivo human skin using a 3D force-sensitive micro-robot and finite element analysis
C Flynn, A Taberner, P Nielsen - Biomechanics and modeling in …, 2011 - Springer
The complex mechanical properties of skin have been the subject of much study in recent
years. Several experimental methods developed to measure the mechanical properties of …
years. Several experimental methods developed to measure the mechanical properties of …
Mechanical behavior and color change of facial prosthetic elastomers after outdoor weathering in a hot and humid climate
Statement of problem A common reason for replacing a maxillofacial prosthesis is the
deterioration of its properties. Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of …
deterioration of its properties. Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of …
Mechanical properties and bonding of maxillofacial silicone elastomers
MM Hatamleh, DC Watts - Dental materials, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Maxillofacial silicone elastomers are used to replace facial parts lost through
disease or trauma. However, these materials do not possess ideal properties. The purpose …
disease or trauma. However, these materials do not possess ideal properties. The purpose …
Development of a 3D printable maxillofacial silicone: Part II. Optimization of moderator and thixotropic agent
Statement of problem Conventionally, maxillofacial prostheses are fabricated by hand
carving the missing anatomic defect in wax and creating a mold into which pigmented …
carving the missing anatomic defect in wax and creating a mold into which pigmented …
Effect of extraoral aging conditions on mechanical properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomer
MM Hatamleh, GL Polyzois, N Silikas… - … : Implant, Esthetic and …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of extraoral human and
environmental conditions on the mechanical properties (tensile strength and modulus …
environmental conditions on the mechanical properties (tensile strength and modulus …
Development of a 3D printable maxillofacial silicone: Part I. Optimization of polydimethylsiloxane chains and cross-linker concentration
Statement of problem Conventionally, maxillofacial prostheses are fabricated by hand
carving the missing anatomic defect in wax and creating a mold into which pigmented …
carving the missing anatomic defect in wax and creating a mold into which pigmented …