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An Alternate Impression Technique for Ocular Prostheses
Author(s) -
Goiato Marcelo Coelho,
dos Santos Daniela Micheline,
Moreno Amália,
Filié Haddad Marcela,
Turcio Karina Helga Leal
Publication year - 2013
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.2012.00945.x
Subject(s) - ocular prosthesis , impression , prosthesis , adaptation (eye) , computer science , silicone elastomers , prosthesis design , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine , psychology , materials science , artificial intelligence , world wide web , composite material , neuroscience , silicone
This article describes an alternative two‐step ocular prosthesis impression technique that employs two materials of different consistencies. The method is intended to provide better adaptation to underlying tissues, increased mobility of the prosthesis owing to improvements in facial contours, and improved esthetics, as well as offering the patient greater comfort and security. These advantages and this prosthesis’ relative ease of fabrication mean it should be considered as the first step in the management of untreated anophthalmic sockets.