Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
ISSN 1829-006X
2025; 532–541
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REINFORCEMENT AND SELF-HEALING STRATEGIES IN NEXT-GENERATION SILICONES FOR MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Manju Manju*

Received: 2026-04-08 · Published: 2025-10-23

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REINFORCEMENT AND SELF-HEALING STRATEGIES IN NEXT-GENERATION SILICONES FOR MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Author
Manju Manju
Source journal
Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
Published
2025-10-23
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Original
https://doi.org/10.58240/1829006X-2025.21.9-532

Abstract

Background: Maxillofacial silicone prosthesis plays a vital role in restoring facial structures and function but lack color stability, mechanical properties, and lifespan. These limitations affect both durability and patient satisfaction. Objectives: This review highlight recent advancements in silicone elastomer modifications, focusing on nanoparticle incorporation, self-healing system, and multifunctional strategies to improve the longevity, aesthetics, and clinical performance of prosthesis. Results: Nanoparticle such as silica aerogels, carbon nanotubes, and magnetic nanoparticles enhance optical stability, UV resistance, hydrophobicity, antimicrobial activity, and mechanical strength. Self-healing systems enables crack repair, whereas high-adhesive elastomers, multifunctional coatings, and flexible sensors increase clinical applications. Despite these advantages, standardized testing, long-term in vivo validation, and, biocompatible formulations remains challenging. Conclusion: Innovations in next-generation silicone elastomers promise durable, adaptive, and patient-centered maxillofacial prostheses. Their successful translation could substantially improve clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
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