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The ocular impression: A review of the literature and presentation of an alternate technique
Author(s) -
Mathews Mark F.,
Smith Rick M.,
Sutton Alan J.,
Hudson Ron
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2000.00210.x
Subject(s) - impression , ocular prosthesis , presentation (obstetrics) , computer science , adaptation (eye) , tray , orthodontics , dentistry , medicine , prosthesis , engineering , psychology , surgery , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , world wide web , neuroscience
Improved fit is one advantage of a custom ocular prosthesis. Numerous methods exist to gain intimate tissue adaptation. This article reviews the literature concerning such methods and presents an improved technique for fabrication of a custom ocular impression tray.