Publications by authors named "Penchanok Santhaveesuk"
Statement Of Problem: The choice of cleaning method is an important consideration for lengthening the serviceable time of facial prostheses as microbial organisms and biofilms could degrade facial prostheses and cause skin irritation. Whether microwave disinfection is a suitable cleaning method without degradation of the properties of a prosthesis is unclear.
Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to measure the color stability of 6 commonly used facial silicone elastomers after microwave disinfection over a simulated 1.
Statement Of Problem: Part 1 of this 2-part study determined that microwave disinfection did not degrade the color stability of facial silicone prostheses. However, investigations on the effects of microwave disinfection on the mechanical properties of different silicone elastomers are lacking.
Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to examine the mechanical properties of commonly used colored facial silicone elastomers before and after microwave disinfection over a simulated 1.