1. Prosthetic reconstruction of the orbit/globe.
- Author
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Sophie Yi JY, Dierks EJ, Over LM, and Hauck MJ
- Subjects
- Eye, Artificial, Humans, Patient Care Planning, Patient Care Team, Eye Injuries surgery, Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures methods, Orbit injuries, Orbit surgery, Orbital Diseases surgery, Orbital Implants, Prosthesis Implantation methods, Plastic Surgery Procedures methods
- Abstract
Orbital tumor, trauma, and necrosis require the orbital contents to be resected and the patient is left with a cosmetic deformity that affects a patient's self-image and those around him or her. Careful planning between the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and/or oculoplastic surgeon and the maxillofacial prosthodontist will result in a secure and accurate esthetic reconstruction using an implant-supported prosthesis. The multiple steps involved in this process require the commitment of doctors and patient. This article reviews surgical and prosthetic considerations in providing a satisfactory esthetic reconstruction of a variety of orbital defects., (Published by Elsevier Inc.)
- Published
- 2012
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