A Combined Surgical and Prosthetic Approach for the Successful Management of a Mutilated Eye Socket : A case report

Authors

D R. Prithviraj, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital, Fort, Bangalore, India
Sumit Khare, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital, Fort, Bangalore, India
Anish Gupta, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital, Fort, Bangalore, India
D P. Shruthi, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital, Fort, Bangalore, India

Abstract

Facial disfigurement through the loss of an eye due to a road traffic accident can be devastating for the patient and may leave few options for an ophthalmologist, especially if the situation demands urgency. In the present case report, the patient had a major accident, which resulted in the severe disruption of the socket. The requirements of the prosthodontist regarding the morphology of the socket guided the ophthalmologist to undertake reconstructive surgery. The prosthesis was then fabricated such that both its longevity and the morphology of the socket were safe guarded.

Publication Date

4-17-2010

First Page

129

Last Page

132

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Recommended Citation

Prithviraj, D R.; Khare, Sumit; Gupta, Anish; and Shruthi, D P. (2010) "A Combined Surgical and Prosthetic Approach for the Successful Management of a Mutilated Eye Socket : A case report," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 10: 129-132.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1172