Open AccessRehabilitation of a Total Maxillectomy Patient by Three Different Methods
Author(s) -
N Vidya Sankari,
. Ramesh,
Kumar Cd,
Neeraj Sharma
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/9551.4960
Subject(s) - disfigurement , prosthesis , rehabilitation , modalities , treatment modality , medicine , ocular prosthesis , silicone , implant , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , physical therapy , materials science , social science , sociology , composite material
Rehabilitation of a patient with orbital defect is highly a challenging task, requiring an individualized design of the technique for each patient. The disfigurement associated with the loss of facial structures causes significant emotional stress and physical burdens.Various treatment modalities are available, one of which is the use of implants. Although implant-supported orbital prosthesis has a superior outcome, it may not be advisable in all the patients due to economic factors. The treatment of choice includes the silicone orbital prosthesis due to its life-like appearance. This article describes three different techniques, it's advantages and limitations of fabricating a silicone orbital prosthesis for the same patient to achieve ideal fit and aesthetics.