Fabrication of ocular prosthesis using preformed acrylic shells – A clinical report

Karthik Kannaiyan; Mangala Jyothi; Smitha B Gujjar; Kumari Vasudha; Jeevitha Murgesh; Sushant A Pai

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Fabrication of ocular prosthesis using preformed acrylic shells – A clinical report

Karthik Kannaiyan, Mangala Jyothi, Smitha B Gujjar, Kumari Vasudha, Jeevitha Murgesh, Sushant A Pai

Abstract :

Several ocular disorders may require surgical interventions resulting in defect in the corresponding area. The associated physiological effect of these defects on the patient demands immediate intervention, management and rehabilitation by a multi–disciplinary team of specialists. In this procedure of rehabilitation, the role of a prosthodontist in faicating an ocular prosthesis with acceptable esthetics, to restore facial symmetry and normal appearance for anophthalmic patient is of paramount importance. This article presents a technique for faicating ocular prosthesis using preformed acrylic shells.