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Force–displacement properties of a modified cross‐linked silicone compared with facial tissues
Author(s) -
FARAH J. W.,
ROBINSON J. C.,
HOOD J. A. A.,
KORAN A.,
CRAIG R. G.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1988.tb00157.x
Subject(s) - silicone , adhesive , displacement (psychology) , siloxane , materials science , elastomer , composite material , silane , layer (electronics) , polymer , psychology , psychotherapist
Summary A dimethyl siloxane triacetoxy terminated silane, Type A adhesive, was modified with the base component of a medium grade polydimethyl siloxane with vinyl groups, MDX 4–4210, to produce a more pliable maxillofacial prosthesis. Force–displacement curves of various ratios of Type A adhesive/MDX 4‐4210 were determined and compared with force–displacement curves obtained from human subjects. Within the force range of 0.4 to 1.2 N, the force–displacement slopes obtained on human subjects compared favourably with some of the Type A adhesive/ MDX 4‐4210 test specimens. The force–displacement slopes for the elastomers and humans were not in agreement for forces below 0.4 N.