A novel technique of custom ocular prosthesis fabrication
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Fabrication of a Custom Ocular Prosthesis
Defects of the eye may follow removal of a part of or the entire orbit. This results in the patient becoming visually, esthetically and psychologically handicapped. Restoring the defect with a silicone- or acrylic-based prosthesis not only restores esthetics but also gives back the lost confidence to the patient. This is a case report of a patient with a 'pthisical eye' and details the steps in...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Oral Research and Review
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2249-4987
DOI: 10.4103/2249-4987.192231