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Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 2
First page : ( 70) Last page : ( 74)
Print ISSN : 2320-5806. Online ISSN : 2320-5962.
Article DOI : 10.5958/2320-5962.2017.00027.4

Custom Made Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report

Sharma Richa Jain1,*, Sharma Yogesh Kumar2

1Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur

2Associate Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur

*Corresponding author: Richa Jain Sharma, Flat No. 303, Plot no.103, Vardhman Apartment, Vasundhara Colony, Tonk Road, Jaipur, 302018, Phone: 7790826777, E-mail: docricha22@gmail.com

Online published on 31 August, 2017.

Abstract

Severalocular and orbital disorders require surgical intervention that may result in ocular defects. The associated psychological effect of these defects on the patient requires immediate management and rehabilitation intervention by a team of specialist. The role of the maxillofacial prosthodontics in fabricating an ocular prosthesis with acceptable esthetics to restore facial symmetry and normal appearance for the anophthalmic patient becomes essential. This article presents a technique for fabricating ocular prosthesis using the advantages of vernier caliper for centering of the iris.

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Keywords

Ocular Prosthesis, Custom Made Prosthesis, Vernier Caliper, Centering of iris.

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