Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Custom Made Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report

1Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur

2Associate Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur

Abstract

Severalocular and orbital disorders require surgical intervention that may result in ocular defects. The associated psychological effect of these defects on the patient requires immediate management and rehabilitation intervention by a team of specialist. The role of the maxillofacial prosthodontics in fabricating an ocular prosthesis with acceptable esthetics to restore facial symmetry and normal appearance for the anophthalmic patient becomes essential. This article presents a technique for fabricating ocular prosthesis using the advantages of vernier caliper for centering of the iris.

Keywords

Ocular Prosthesis, Custom Made Prosthesis, Vernier Caliper, Centering of iris