Studies and Research on the Influence of Cleaning Products on the Surface Quality of Ocular Prostheses

  • Antonia DINESCU “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania
  • Beatrice TUDOR “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania
Keywords: ocular prosthesis, cleaning solutions, surface quality

Abstract

The paper presents a study on the influence of different cleaning products on the quality of ocular prostheses. For cleaning, tap water, still water, chlorhexidine and artificial tears were used. The pH of the cleaning solutions was determined and
a microscopic analysis of the surface of the samples was performed to observe how the solution used and the method of drying the prosthesis, respectively, air drying or wiping with a napkin, influenced the quality of its surface.

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Published
2026-09-15
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DINESCU A, TUDOR B. Studies and Research on the Influence of Cleaning Products on the Surface Quality of Ocular Prostheses. The Annals of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle IX, Metallurgy and Materials Science [Internet]. 15Sep.2026 [cited 21Sep.2026];49(3):51-4. Available from: https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/mms/article/view/10221
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