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Rehabilitation of an Infected Eye with an Acrylic Ball Implant and a Custom made Scleral Ocular Prosthesis

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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

Abstract

This clinical report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with corneal abscess with endophthalmitis of the left eye. Infection with a history of trauma resulted in loss of vision but with intact eye ball movements. Cornea excising evisceration was carried out following placement of poly(methyl methacrylate) ocular ball implant. Later custom made scleral prosthesis was fabricated to maintain functional integrity of the socket and to satisfy patient’s aesthetic needs.

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  1. Department of Prosthodontics, Including Crown & Bridge, and Implantology, Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India

    Abhilash Anantharaju

  2. Department of Prosthodontics, Including Crown & Bridge, and Implantology, K.V.G. Dental College and Hospital, Kurunji Bhag, Sullia, 574 327, Karnataka, India

    Giridhar Kamath & Suhas Rao K

  3. Department of Ophthalmology, K.V.G. Medical College and Hospital, Kurunji Bhag, Sullia, 574 327, Karnataka, India

    Deepak S. Naik

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Anantharaju, A., Kamath, G., Rao K, S. et al. Rehabilitation of an Infected Eye with an Acrylic Ball Implant and a Custom made Scleral Ocular Prosthesis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 13, 343–347 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0142-9

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