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To Compare and Evaluate the Color Stability of Intrinsically Stained Artificially Aged Two Different Heat Polymerized Maxillofacial Silicone Elastomers by Addition of Zirconium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles - An In-Vitro Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Color stability is essential for the longevity and esthetic success of maxillofacial silicone prostheses. Heat-polymerized silicone elastomers are prone to discoloration following environmental exposure. Ultraviolet protective nanoparticles have been proposed to improve their optical stability.  Aim: To compare the color stability of two intrinsically stained heat-polymerized maxillofacial silicone elastomers reinforced with zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles following artificial aging.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)

DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/26oct848

Authors: Santosh Dixit, Varun Deshpande, Vikram Rathod, Diksha Fegade, Umashree Davangere, Ravikiran Asabe, Akshay Hole

Language: English

Topic: Dental materials and restorations

Subfield: Orthodontics

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7223657856

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