Publications by authors named "Teofana Bibire"
The Impact of the Addition of Vitamins on a Silicone Lining Material to the Oral Mucosa Tissue-Evaluation of the Biocompatibility, Hydrolytic Stability and Histopathological Effect.
Irina Gradinaru Bianca Iulia Ciubotaru Maria Butnaru Florina Daniela Cojocaru Costică Toader Covașă Teofana Bibire
Medicina (Kaunas)
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights the importance of oral health as a public health issue and explores the development of silicone-based materials infused with vitamins A, B1, and B6 for use in prosthodontics to potentially enhance oral cavity treatments.
- Various testing methods, including FT-IR spectroscopy and SEM, confirmed the successful integration of vitamins into the silicone materials, along with their biocompatibility and appropriate mechanical properties for oral applications.
- Results showed that while the addition of vitamins improved some characteristics, it also led to decreased mechanical strength and hydrophobicity of the materials, indicating a balance needed between therapeutic benefits and material performance.