In contrast to the low-level use of silicone polymers as additives, silicone resins can be major components of the coating. Here they are used as binders or co-binders, imparting important benefits such as durability throughout the life of the coating. Silicone resins offer resistance to weathering in paints for exterior surfaces such as bridges and metal cladding on buildings. They also provid...

The technician by virtue of his profession plays an important role in fabricating silicone tongue prosthesis for a total glossectomy patient. The technician, with his skills and specialized knowledge in handling material, plays a valuable role as a member of the oncology team. A patient with total glossectomy can be rehabilitated by silicone tongue prosthesis as an aid to improve his speech and...

khataminia g, md*; keramati ag, md ahvaz jondi shapoor university of medical sciences, ahvaz, iran *corresponding author: [email protected] purpose: to report the demographics and clinical profile, and outcomes of canalicular laceration repaired with mini monoka monocanalicular stent. method: all patients who had undergone canalicular laceration repair over 4 years (2004-2008) at imam khom...

purpose: to assess the efficacy of intraoperative mitomycin c (mmc) during silicone intubation (si) as a substitute for dacryocystorhinostomy (dcr) in nasolacrimal duct (nld) obstruction. methods: in a prospective, randomized, double-blind study, 88 candidates of dcr for nld obstruction were randomly assigned into two groups of si with application of either mmc (0.2 mg/ml for 2 minutes) or plac...

purpose: to evaluate the outcomes of traumatic canalicular laceration repair using masterka silicone tube. methods: this interventional case series included 25 patients with traumatic canalicular laceration who underwent canalicular repair with masterka tube. the patients were followed at least for 6 months. at last visit, anatomic and functional successes were assessed by diagnostic probing an...

statement of problem: accurate impressions are one of the most critical factors in achieving acceptable restorations. when pouring the impressions of implant supported restorations, soft materials like silicone and polyether are used to reconstruct the gingival form around the implants. to the best of our knowledge, no study has been conducted on the comparison of the accuracy of these soft mat...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate anatomical and functional outcomes after silicone oil extraction in patients with retinal detachment and proliferative vitreoretinopathy in an eye care referral center in Joinville, SC, southern Brazil. METHODS Retrospective, noncomparative study of patients with retinal detachment and posterior proliferative vitreoretinopathy followed up after silicone oil removal. Prop...

BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of 3 nasal packing products (silicone tube, Beschitin-F, and Aquacel1-Ag) after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients in China. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-six CRS patients undergoing FESS surgery were randomly divided into 3 groups (22 patients in each group): the silicone tube grou...

Silicone softeners have a firm place in final finishing for a very important reason. A piece of fabric which has been subjected to pretreatment ,dyeing and fixing processes is almost impossible to be appealing to any one without taking a corrective measures of handle. The Application of silicone softeners turns hard and a brittle fabric into a soft pleasant textile with which the buyer can expe...

BACKGROUND Airway obstruction or tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) near the tracheal carina requires placement of Y-shaped stents. Herein, we describe our multicenter experience with the placement of Dumon silicone Y-stents. We also conduct a systematic review for studies describing the deployment of airway silicone Y-stents. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of consecutive subjects who...