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

Satyabodh Shesharaj Guttal, Jhanvi Desai, Adarsh Kudva and Basavaraj R Patil
Indian journal of ophthalmology, Vol.64(1), pp.93-95
01/01/2016
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.178137
PMCID: PMC4821131
PMID: 26953033
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https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.178137View
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Abstract

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.
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