Management of Extended Orbital Exenteration using Spectacle retained Orbitofacial Prosthesis

Abstract

Restoration of facial defects is a challenge for both reconstruc tive surgeon and prosthodontist. There should be collective efforts from the restorative team involved in rehabilitation of the lost tissue to best of the form and esthetics. Orbitofacial defects warrant early and effective treatment protocol to allow incapacitated patients some level of social acceptance. A removable maxillofacial prosthesis which is closely adapted, well retained and with good color match is easily accepted by the patient. Retention of the orbitofacial prosthesis is achieved using various means, like implants, tissue undercuts, adhe sives, magnets. A material chosen should be easy to manipulate and compatible to different retentive aids employed. This paper presents rehabilitation of extended orbital exenteration defect with spectacle retained orbitofacial prosthesis.