Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 2023 (SCI-Expanded)
© 2022 Editorial Council for the Journal of Prosthetic DentistryStatement of problem: Whether the incorporation of ultraviolet-protective 2-ethylhexyl salicylate (UV-ES) affects the mechanical properties of different maxillofacial silicone elastomers, limiting the service life of facial prostheses, is unclear. Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to examine the mechanical properties of different maxillofacial silicone elastomers incorporating different ratios of UV-ES. Material and methods: Three different ratios of UV-ES were incorporated into 3 different types of maxillofacial silicones (M511, TechSil-25, and A-2000), and the mechanical properties of the silicones were investigated. Silicone pigments were added to each silicone type to mimic skin color. Dumbbell-shaped specimens were fabricated for tensile strength, percentage elongation, and hardness measurements, and trouser-shaped specimens for tear strength measurement. A total of 240 specimens were prepared. UV-ES in 3 different ratios (1%, 2%, and 5%) and a control group of each silicone type were generated (n=10). The effects of maxillofacial silicone type and ultraviolet protective ratios on hardness, tensile strength, percentage elongation, and tear strength were examined by factorial ANOVA (α=.05). Results: The Shore-A hardness in the control and UV-ES added groups was not significantly different in M511 material (P>.05), and a statistically significant decrease was observed in all ratios in TechSil S-25 and A-2000 silicones (P<.05). After adding 1%, 2%, and 5% UV protective into the silicones, the tensile strength and elongation of TechSil S-25 silicone material decreased significantly (P<.05), while these mechanical properties of M511 and A-2000 were not affected by UV-ES addition (P>.05). Tensile and tear strength values of the silicone elastomers were highest for TechSil S-25. Conclusions: The mechanical properties of M511 and A-2000 silicone elastomers were not adversely affected by the addition of 1%, 2%, or 5% UV-ES.