Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Year
: 2016  |  Volume : 64  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 93--95

Rehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants


Satyabodh Shesharaj Guttal1, Jhanvi Desai1, Adarsh Kudva2, Basavaraj R Patil3 
1 Department of Prosthodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Oral Surgery, Manipal Dental College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
3 Consultant General Surgeon, B.R. Patil Cancer Hospital, Hubli, Karnataka, India

Correspondence Address:
Satyabodh Shesharaj Guttal
Department of Prosthodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad - 580 009, Karnataka
India

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.


How to cite this article:
Guttal SS, Desai J, Kudva A, Patil BR. Rehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants.Indian J Ophthalmol 2016;64:93-95


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Guttal SS, Desai J, Kudva A, Patil BR. Rehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2016 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];64:93-95
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