title: Custom ocular prosthesis in rehabilitation of a child operated for retinoblastoma.
abstract: A maxillofacial prosthodontist forms an important link in the interdisciplinary management of a patient with anopthalmosis. Prosthetic management of an anopthalmic defect aims to deliver a well-fitting ocular prosthesis that can mimic the original eye as closely as possible, and thus restoring the patient's self-confidence and thereby rehabilitating them in the society. The fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis is a demanding art. This case report presents a simplified technique for the fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis for a child who had lost his eye to enucleation following retinoblastoma. Early and effective rehabilitation of the defect goes a long way in restoring the self-image of a child in its early character building age.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Vinit
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Lakshya
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Mayank
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Clove Dental, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Smriti
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kharbanda
keywords: Ocular implants; ocular prosthesis; quality of life; retinoblastoma