Ocular prosthesis: a brief review and fabrication of an ocular prosthesis for a geriatric patient.

Autor: Patil, Sanjayagouda B., Meshramkar, Roseline, Naveen, B. H., Patil, N. P.
Předmět:
Zdroj: Gerodontology; Mar2008, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p57-62, 6p, 2 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: Objective: A review of literature for ocular prosthesis is presented along with a case report of a geriatric patient. Review of literature: The evolution of ocular prosthesis, materials and methods, fabrication techniques for custom and stock eye prosthesis, delivery and after care for the ocular prosthesis are reviewed. Case report: A 74-year-old female patient who had undergone enucleation of her right eye was restored with a stock ocular prosthesis. Conclusion: The use of stock ocular prosthesis of appropriate contour, size and colour can provide an acceptable aesthetic result. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index