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Maxillofacial prosthetic materials- an inclination towards silicones
Aparajita Mitra1, Sunita Choudhary2, Hemlata Garg3
1Post Graduate, Department of Prosthodontics, Sharda University , Greater Noida. U.P., India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|February 6, 2015
Summary
Researchers are seeking ideal maxillofacial prosthetic materials that balance function, biocompatibility, aesthetics, and durability. Current silicone materials have limitations, driving the search for improved dental materials.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Background:
- Continuous research aims to identify ideal maxillofacial prosthetic materials.
- Key criteria include functionality, biocompatibility, aesthetics, and durability.
- Silicone is widely used but has inherent weaknesses requiring improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing and historical maxillofacial materials.
- To analyze reasons for the unpopularity of certain materials.
- To identify areas needing improvement for ideal maxillofacial prostheses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of dental and maxillofacial materials.
- Analysis of material properties and clinical performance.
- Identification of limitations and areas for future research.
Main Results:
- Various materials have been used historically, with many proving unpopular due to specific drawbacks.
- Silicone, despite its popularity, exhibits limitations that necessitate further development.
- Significant gaps exist in current material science for maxillofacial applications.
Conclusions:
- No single material currently meets all ideal criteria for maxillofacial prosthetics.
- Further research is essential to enhance material properties like durability and biocompatibility.
- Advancements are needed to develop superior materials for effective maxillo-facial prostheses.
