International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

An esthetic ocular prosthesis by characterization effect

1Director Principal, Professor & Head, Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh

2PG. Student, Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh

3Reader, Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh

*Corresponding Author: Email: drhimanu@yahoo.com

Online published on 19 September, 2016.

Abstract

The article centers fabrication of custom made eye for ocular defects. The prosthesis enhances emotional and psychological concern of the people one with eviscerated or exenterated eye. Though various types of prefabricated shell prosthesis is available in the market but the custom made prosthesis proved more advantageous in terms of precise fit, matching color of the iris with the opposing eye and eye movement.

Keywords

Custom made ocular prosthesis, Prefabricated iris shell, Enucleated