Application of Silicone Elastomers in Extraoral Prosthesis: A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Nadhirah Ghazali Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Ahmad Zafir Romli Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v12i1.5645

Keywords:

silicone, maxillofacial prosthesis, prosthodontics, review

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this article is to review the silicone system based on the various varieties of silicone available on the market, including classification and its properties. In addition, this article looks at the recent advancement of silicone in digital workflow as it relates to the application of extraoral prosthesis, thereby providing an overview and a guidance for practicing clinicians. Materials and Methods: Electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed and Scopus databases. There were no restrictions placed on the publication date up until December 2022. Following MeSH term keywords were used: ‘silicone’, ‘maxillofacial prosthesis’, ‘extraoral prosthesis’ Only relevant studies published in English journal articles are included and analysed in this review article. Results: Silicone is an unique inorganic polymer chains. Due to its unique chemical structure, silicone exhibit skin-like elasticity, resistance to heat, biocompatibility, as well as translucency, making it suitable for fabrication of extraoral prosthesis despite its shortcomings. Several physical and mechanical properties of silicone should be taken into consideration. Conclusion: The properties of silicone and its application in extraoral prosthesis, including its limitations, material considerations, and manufacturing obstacles, have been discussed. High Temperature Vulcanisation (HTV) and Room Temperature Vulcanisation (RTV) silicone are the two primary classifications for extraoral prosthesis applications. As far as is known, there are five major manufacturers of silicone for extraoral prosthesis fabrication. Silicone has considerable potential for future incorporation into digital workflows via additive manufacturing processes.

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Published

2025-03-01

How to Cite

Ghazali, N., Romli, A. Z., & Tengku Mohd Ariff, T. F. (2025). Application of Silicone Elastomers in Extraoral Prosthesis: A Narrative Review. Compendium of Oral Science, 12(1), 20–39. https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v12i1.5645

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Compendium of Oral Science

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Review Article

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