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Evaluation of the influence of pigmentation, opacifier and aging on physical and mechanical properties of an experimental silicone for maxillofacial prosthesis

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Author(s):
Marina Peris Vomero
Total Authors: 1
Document type: Master's Dissertation
Press: Ribeirão Preto.
Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (PCARP/BC)
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Examining board members:
Cláudia Helena Lovato da Silva; Marcela Filié Haddad; Andréa Candido dos Reis
Advisor: Cláudia Helena Lovato da Silva
Abstract

The aim of this study was to propose the use of a new silicone (Bio-Skin - BS) for maxillofacial prosthesis. Color change, Shore A hardness, tensile strength, surface characteristics (SEM) and chemical composition (EDS) were analyzed, regarding different pigmentation and aging methods. The MDX4-4210 silicone was used as parameter of comparison. Specimens (120 circular and 160 dumbbell-shaped) were obtained for each material, from metal cutting molds, which were divided into 4 groups: IP - intrinsic pigmentation (makeup powder); OP - opacifier (barium sulfate, BaSO4); IPO - IP + OP association; WP - without adding IP or OP. Then, the specimens were randomly divided into 3 subgroups to aging by exposure to natural light (NL, n = 10), ultraviolet light (UV, n = 10) and without light (C, n = 10). The experimental period was 12 months. The color change was observed with spectrocolorimeter and CIE L*a*b* system. For hardness we used a Shore A durometer and the analysis of tensile strength was performed in a universal testing machine. The quantitative response variables were measured immediately after obtaining the specimens and after the experimental period. The surface analysis was performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the chemical composition of silicones, by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey\'s test (p <0.05). SEM and EDS results were presented in pictures and graphics. There was interaction between all factors (p <0.05) and both materials varied depending on the pigmentation and aging methods. For color change, the experimental silicone (BS) showed the lowest color variations. Analyzing the silicones due to the pigmentation, the MDX showed higher variation with the WP and OP specimens aged in natural light and UV light. For BS, there was significant change in the color of the WP and OP specimens only after aging for NL. The two materials presented an increase in hardness front of all conditions, and the BS silicone showed the greatest variation. The experimental silicone showed superior tensile strength to MDX in all situations. The MDX was not affected in tensile strength by any pigmentation or aging, except for the group pigmented with makeup powder and aged by UV, where there was an increase of resistance. As to BS silicone, the highest tensile strength values were found for the IP and IPO in all age groups. It can be considered that the experimental material showed favorable results regarding color change, Shore A hardness and tensile strength for clinical use in maxillofacial prosthesis. The association of intrinsic pigmentation through makeup powder and opacifier, protected silicone of color change and promoted acceptable changes in mechanical properties of the materials. All the aging processes promoted changes in material properties. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/05439-0 - Evaluation of the influence of the pigmentation, opacifier and aging in the physical and mechanical properties of a silicone modified for experimental prosthetic maxillofacial
Grantee:Marina Peris Vomero
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master