The use of osseointegration and rare earth magnetic coupling for oculofacial prosthesis retention in the exenterated orbit.
OBJECTIVE
The goal of the present review is to update ophthalmologists and oculoplastic surgeons with the role of osseointegration for oculofacial prosthesis retention in patients requiring orbital exenteration surgery.


RESULTS
The biophysiology of osseointegration has been well established by our dentistry colleagues and is reviewed here. Using this technology, orbital surgeons can offer their patients an adhesive-free method of prosthesis retention. Recent literature discusses the difficulties of implant success in the irradiated orbit.


CONCLUSIONS
Osseointegration with rare earth magnetic coupling provides patients with proper oculofacial prosthesis alignment and retention assisting in the rehabilitation of the exenterated orbit.
Melicher Larson
Jill S
JS
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA. jill-melicherlarson@uiowa.edu
Nerad
Jeffrey A
JA
D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D008674:Metals, Rare Earth; D017233:Orbit Evisceration; D020273:Orbital Implants; D016348:Osseointegration
D008674:Metals, Rare Earth