The Department of Dental Technology at the College of Dentistry, University of Mosul, witnessed on Sunday, 14 June 2026, the defense of the master’s thesis entitled: “The Effect of Processing Temperature and Curing Time on Certain Properties of Silicone Used in Maxillofacial Prostheses” submitted by Ms. Tuqa Tariq Al-Hashimi. The thesis aimed to evaluate selected physical and mechanical properties of silicone materials used in maxillofacial prostheses through a series of laboratory investigations that included the assessment of the mechanical, chemical, and optical properties of the materials. The tests comprised tear strength and tensile strength measurements to determine the material’s resistance [Read More]