title: Rehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Satyabodh Shesharaj
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Guttal
authors.forename: Jhanvi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: Adarsh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kudva
authors.forename: Basavaraj R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Patil
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015921:Dental Implants; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D017233:Orbit Evisceration / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020273:Orbital Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation; D060489:Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers