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Management of Ocular Defect by Maxillofacial Prosthesis - a Case Report


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1 Department of Prosthodontics, Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Gandhi Nagar Indore, MP, India
2 Department of Prosthodontics, U.P. Dental College And Research Centre, Lucknow, U.P, India
     

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Eye defects constitute a major portion of maxillofacial defects which require prosthetic correction for esthetic and social rehabilitation of the afflicted patient. Treatment modalities include implant and acrylic prosthesis. Although implant eye prosthesis offer superior results, they may not be economically viable for all patients. A custom made ocular acrylic prosthesis is a good alternative. A case report of patient with acquired ocular defect who was treated with a custom made ocular acrylic prosthesis which had enhanced fit, retention and facial esthetics to a greater degree.

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Eye Defect, Ocular Acrylic Prosthesis, Retention
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Authors

Vivek Choukse
Department of Prosthodontics, Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Gandhi Nagar Indore, MP, India
Manoj Upadhyay
Department of Prosthodontics, U.P. Dental College And Research Centre, Lucknow, U.P, India
Amrit Tandan
Department of Prosthodontics, U.P. Dental College And Research Centre, Lucknow, U.P, India

Abstract


Eye defects constitute a major portion of maxillofacial defects which require prosthetic correction for esthetic and social rehabilitation of the afflicted patient. Treatment modalities include implant and acrylic prosthesis. Although implant eye prosthesis offer superior results, they may not be economically viable for all patients. A custom made ocular acrylic prosthesis is a good alternative. A case report of patient with acquired ocular defect who was treated with a custom made ocular acrylic prosthesis which had enhanced fit, retention and facial esthetics to a greater degree.

Keywords


Eye Defect, Ocular Acrylic Prosthesis, Retention

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