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An ocular prosthesis for a geriatric patient: a case report.
Vikas B Kamble1, Mukesh Kumar, Debashis Panigrahi
1Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital , Bagalkot-587101, Karnataka, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|August 2, 2013
Summary
Geriatric patients with ocular defects require sensitive prosthetic rehabilitation. A minimal intervention approach with a customized stock ocular prosthesis improves psychological healing and social acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Prosthodontics
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Maxillofacial defects, particularly ocular loss, significantly impact geriatric patients' psychology and social integration.
- Geriatric patients present unique medical, financial, and psychological considerations for prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Timely prosthetic replacement is crucial for physical and psychological recovery and social acceptance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a prosthetic rehabilitation case of a geriatric patient with an ocular defect.
- To highlight the importance of a tailored, minimal intervention geriatric approach in managing such cases.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a customized stock ocular prosthesis for rehabilitation.
- Employed a minimal intervention geriatric approach, considering patient's medical and financial status.
- Adapted appointment length and frequency to suit geriatric patient needs.
Main Results:
- Successful prosthetic rehabilitation of a geriatric patient with an ocular defect.
- Improved physical and psychological well-being of the patient.
- Enhanced social acceptance and quality of life.
Conclusions:
- A specialized, minimal intervention geriatric approach is effective for prosthetic rehabilitation of geriatric patients with ocular defects.
- Customized stock prostheses can meet the needs of geriatric patients, promoting healing and social reintegration.
- Addressing psychological, medical, and financial factors is paramount in geriatric prosthetic care.
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