Fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis: A case report

Abstract

  Fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis: A case report

  

  Dr. Moslehifard E.,¹ Dr. Mahboub F.¹

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  ¹ Assistant Professor, Department of ^{Prosthodontics , School of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Tabriz , Iran.}

  

  (Received 10 Jan, 2011 Accepted 15 June, 2011 )

 

  Abstract

  

  Background and Aim : The eyes are generally the first feature of the face that are noticed. Loss or absence of an eye may be caused by congenital defects, trauma and malignancies that cause stress in the patients' social life. The art of ocular prosthesis fabrication with the appropriate size, color and contour promotes the patient's physical and psychological comfort and satisfaction. Careful treatment planning with meticulous attention to details can enable the maxillofacial prosthodontist to make a major contribution in the rehabilitation of patients who need ocular prosthesis.

  Case Report : In this article, the fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis using stock tray impression technique for a 54-year-old man without any systemic problem who had congenital right ocular defect has been described. In clinical examination, the socket and peripheral tissues were healed.

  Key words: Ocular prosthesis – Artificial eye – Impression tray – Congenital eye defect

 

  Corresponding Author: Dr. Mahboub F., Assistant P rofessor, Department of Prosthodontics ,^ School of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Tabriz , Iran.

  e.mail: mahboub@razi.tums.ac.ir