The Influence of Filler Particles on the Mechanical Properties of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Silicone Elastomers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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dc.contributor.authorBarman, A.
dc.contributor.authorRashid, F.
dc.contributor.authorFarook, T.H.
dc.contributor.authorJamayet, N.B.
dc.contributor.authorDudley, J.
dc.contributor.authorYhaya, M.F.B.
dc.contributor.authorAlam, M.K.
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractAlthough numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of incorporating filler particles into maxillofacial silicone elastomer (MFPSE), a review of the types, concentrations and effectiveness of the particles themselves was lacking. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to review the effect of different types of filler particles on the mechanical properties of MFPSE. The properties in question were (1) tensile strength, (2) tear strength, (3) hardness, and (4) elongation at break. The findings of this study can assist operators, technicians and clinicians in making relevant decisions regarding which type of fillers to incorporate based on their needs. The systematic review was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A total of 26 original articles from 1970 to 2019 were selected from the databases, based on predefined eligibility criteria by two reviewers. The meta-analyses of nine papers were carried out by extracting data from the systematic review based on scoring criteria and processed using Cochrane Review Manager 5.3. Overall, there were significant differences favoring filler particles when incorporated into MFPSE. Nano fillers (69.23% of all studies) demonstrated superior comparative outcomes for tensile strength (P < 0.0001), tear strength (P < 0.00001), hardness (P < 0.00001) and elongation at break (P < 0.00001) when compared to micro fillers (30.76% of all studies). Micro fillers demonstrated inconsistent outcomes in mechanical properties, and meta-analysis of elongation at break argued against (P < 0.01) their use. Current findings suggest that 1.5% ZrSiO4, 3% SiO2, 1.5% Y2O3, 2-6% TiO2, 2-2.5% ZnO, 2-2.5% CeO2, 0.5% TiSiO4 and 1% Ag-Zn Zeolite can be used to reinforce MFPSE, and help the materials better withstand mechanical degradation.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityAparna Barman, Farah Rashid, Taseef Hasan Farook, Nafij Bin Jamayet, James Dudley, Mohd Firdaus Bin Yhaya, and Mohammad Khursheed Alam
dc.identifier.citationPolymers, 2020; 12(7):1536-1-1536-16
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/polym12071536
dc.identifier.issn2073-4360
dc.identifier.issn2073-4360
dc.identifier.orcidRashid, F. [0000-0002-2017-2454]
dc.identifier.orcidFarook, T.H. [0000-0001-5905-1572]
dc.identifier.orcidDudley, J. [0000-0002-2004-0531]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/145950
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI AG
dc.rights© 2020 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/polym12071536
dc.subjectfiller particle
dc.subjecthardness
dc.subjectmaxillofacial silicone
dc.subjecttear strength
dc.subjecttensile strength
dc.titleThe Influence of Filler Particles on the Mechanical Properties of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Silicone Elastomers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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