Improved fit is one advantage of a custom ocular prosthesis. Numerous methods exist to gain intimate tissue adaptation. This article reviews the literature concerning such methods and presents an improved technique for fabrication of a custom ocular impression tray. J Prosthodont 2000;9:210-216. This is a US government work. There are no restrictions on its use.
INDEX WORDS: artificial eye, custom impression tray
From Wilford Hall
There are times when a patient who has an ocular prosthesis may need surgery to correct an anophthalmic socket defect or to replace an implant. When such a situation arises, it may not be possible to construct a new prosthesis soon after surgery. In this article, a technique for relining an ocular prosthesis is described.
Improved fit is one advantage of a custom ocular prosthesis. Numerous methods exist to gain intimate tissue adaptation. This article reviews the literature concerning such methods and presents an improved technique for fabrication of a custom ocular impression tray.
Two surveys were conducted regarding the current concepts being taught in occlusion curriculum and the opinions of educators on what should be taught in occlusion curriculum. An updated and clearly defined curriculum guideline addressing occlusion in fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, implant prosthodontics, and TMD is needed.
Several conditions necessitate surgical or prosthetic ear reconstruction. If an auricular prosthesis is planned, accurate impressions of both the affected and unaffected ears are essential. This article describes a technique that uses a wax-customized, rigid impression tray and irreversible hydrocolloid to minimize distortion during the procedure.
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