title: Anterior key method for indexing orbital prostheses.
abstract: This article describes a predictable method for indexing the ocular portion of an orbital prosthesis. Because indexing is performed from the anterior aspect of the cast, damage is minimized, fewer modifications are required, and the mold can be preserved for repeated use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030-4095, USA. mchamber@mdanderson.org
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.forename: James C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lemon
authors.forename: Jack W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003116:Color; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D020273:Orbital Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D012399:Rotation; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins