Prosthetic Approach for a Patient with an Ocular Defect: A Case Report

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Authors

  • Prosthodontics Division, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, K. D. Dental College, Mathura – 281006, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Prosthodontics Division, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, K. D. Dental College, Mathura – 281006, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Department of Prosthodontics, K. D. Dental College and Hospital, Mathura – 281006, Uttar Pradesh ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2021/26799

Keywords:

Ocular Defect, Ocular Prosthesis, Rehabilitation, Light Body Elastomeric Material, Direct Impression Technique
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL REHABILITATION

Abstract

A 48 year old physically fit female patient was reported to Department of Prosthodontics with missing right eye. The patient gave a history of infection in the right eye leading to its surgical removal. A custom made artificial eye prosthesis was planned. On clinical examination, the defect site showed no pain and discomfort however, the orbital mucosa of orbit was shrunken.

Published

2021-04-06

How to Cite

Sagar, P., Agarwal, A., & Lahori, M. (2021). Prosthetic Approach for a Patient with an Ocular Defect: A Case Report. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 35(1), 30–33. https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2021/26799

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