title: Simplified approach for prosthetic rehabilitation of an enucleated ophthalmic socket.
abstract: Physical defects that compromise appearance or function, prevents an individual from leading a normal life, prompt the individual to seek treatment that will reinstate an acceptable normalcy. The disfigurement associated with loss of an eye can cause significant physical and emotional problems. The role of maxillofacial prosthodontists in fabricating an ocular prosthesis with acceptable esthetics and restoring normal appearance is essential. This article presents simplified impression technique and fabrication of ocular prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, Chennai, 600116 India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Anandkumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, Chennai, 600116 India.
authors.forename: Kasim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mohamed
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, Chennai, 600116 India.
authors.forename: Seenivasan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: MadhanKumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, Chennai, 600116 India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Prathibha
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, Chennai, 600116 India.
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Padmanabhan
keywords: Enucleation; Ocular defect; Ocular prosthesis