Prosthetic rehabilitation of an orbital defect: a case report

Mutilation of a portion of a face can cause a heavy impact on the self image and personality of an individual. Surgical removal of an eye is a severe handicap to a patient because the most important sensory organ of communication is lost. Depending on the severity of the defect Ocular/Orbital prosthesis are required in these patients for rehabilitation. This case report details the clinical management of a patient following enbloc removal of an eye. Fabrication of a sectional two piece orbital prosthesis has been detailed. The importance of meticulous treatment planning to tackle the challenges faced in fabricating an orbital prosthesis is explained with relevant literature.