Effect of vulcanization temperature and dental stone colour on colour degradation of maxillofacial silicone elastomers

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Cifter E. D., Ozdemir-Karatas M., Baca E., Cinarli A., Balik A., Sancakli E., ...More

BMC ORAL HEALTH, vol.17, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s12903-017-0365-6
  • Journal Name: BMC ORAL HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Maxillofacial silicone elastomer, Spectrophotometric analysis, Colour change, Dental stone, Temperature, CIEDE2000, STABILITY, POLYMERIZATION, OPACIFIERS, HARDNESS, SHADE
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Colour degradation is a major problem in maxillofacial silicone elastomers. Recent studies have focused on colour stability and the mechanical properties of the silicone elastomers. A colour match is also essential for the acceptance of the prosthesis by the patient. The aim of this study is to assess the colour degradation of the silicone elastomer after being moulded in different colours of dental stones at two different vulcanization temperatures.