Maxillofacial prosthetics play a crucial role in restoring form and function for individuals with facial defects resulting from trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. Silicone elastomers have ...

Prosthetics have been used for hundreds of years, but for much of that time saw little to no technological development. They were heavy, single-purpose, unattractive and, in many cases, unhygienic.

Advancements in material science and manufacturing techniques have transformed medicine, improving surgical tools, prosthetics, practices, and materials. Medical-grade silicone has been adopted across ...