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Rehabilitation of a Total Maxillectomy Patient by Three Different Methods
oleh: N.Vidyasankari, Ramesh, C.Dinesh Kumar, Neeraj Sharma, Yogesh.S
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Diterbitkan: | JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-10-01 |
Deskripsi
Rehabilitation of a patient with orbital defect is highly a challenging task, requiring an individualized design of the technique for each patient. The disfigurement associated with the loss of facial structures causes significant emotional stress and physical burdens.Various treatment modalities are available, one of which is the use of implants. Although implant-supported orbital prosthesis has a superior outcome, it may not be advisable in all the patients due to economic factors. The treatment of choice includes the silicone orbital prosthesis due to its life-like appearance. This article describes three different techniques, it’s advantages and limitations of fabricating a silicone orbital prosthesis for the same patient to achieve ideal fit and aesthetics.