A Simplified Approach for Customized Esthetic Acrylic Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Th e disfi gurement associated with loss of an eye can impact patient physically, socially and psychologically. Rehabilitation of this defect requires an individualized design of the technique for each patient. Replacing the missing part with a maxillofacial prosthesis will restore the defect, improve esthetics, and thereby improve the morale of the patient. Th e progress in the fi eld of maxillofacial prosthetic treatment has paved the way for a custom-made ocular prosthesis, which is superior compared with the traditional empirical method. Th is article describes a simplifi ed technique to fabricate an acrylic custom ocular prosthesis for an enucleated ocular socket. Th e procedure used here is simple and easy. Th is method has provided excellent results from patient esthetics, acceptance, and satisfaction point of view.