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

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Oct848

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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.

Keywords : Color Stability, Maxillofacial Silicone, Digital Colorimeter, Artificial Aging.

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