Open AccessRehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants
Author(s) -
Satyabodh S Guttal,
Jhanvi Desai,
Adarsh Kudva,
Basavaraj R. Patil
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.178137
Subject(s) - prosthesis , medicine , dentistry , implant , silicone , dental prosthesis , ocular prosthesis , prosthesis implantation , orthodontics , surgery , materials science , composite material
Orbital defects can result from cancer, birth anomalies, or trauma leading to an onslaught of problems in the function and psyche of the patient. These defects are restored by surgical reconstruction and followed by placement of orbital prosthesis for cosmetic makeup. The use of dental implants in retaining orbital prosthesis improves patient acceptance of the prosthesis owing to better retention and stability than conventional adhesive retained prosthesis. This case report describes a custom-made magnetic retentive assembly anchored by a dental implant which offers the orbital prosthesis the simplicity of self-alignment and ease of use.