Effect of Chemical Disinfectants on the Color Stability of Maxillofacial Silicones: An In Vitro Study

ConclusionDisinfection procedures affect the color stability of maxillofacial silicone. Chlorhexidine gluconate solution (2%) can be effectively used as a chemical disinfectant for maxillofacial prostheses. Antibacterial soap produced clinically unacceptable color changes in the silicone, hence is not advisable as a disinfectant.

Source: Journal of Prosthodontics - March 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ankita Chamaria, Meena A. Aras, Vidya Chitre, Praveen Rajagopal Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research