How to Fabricate an Ocular Prosthesis in an Uncooperative and Indifferent Patient with a Compromised Ocular Tissue Bed
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چکیده
Fabrication of a maxillofacial prosthesis for a congenital or acquired deformity demands a high degree of skill and refinement on the part of prosthodontists. This task becomes more challenging if either the recipient tissue is not well-suited to receive the prosthesis, or the patient is either indifferent to his/her wellness or is firmly convinced that the prosthesis is not going to improve the present condition of his/her appearance or function. This article deals with the method of overcoming such physical and psychological difficulties in fabricating a custom ocular prosthesis in an uncooperative, middle-aged female who showed signs of self-punishment and guilt.
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