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Minkle Gulati¹, Sanjeev Kumar Salaria¹, Vishal Anand²

¹Department of Periodontics, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, India.

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|August 27, 2016

Summary

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The periodontium, crucial for tooth support, plays a vital role in ophthalmology. This research highlights its use in osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis to restore vision in patients with severe corneal damage.

Keywords:

Eye surgery ophthalmology osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis periodontal tooth

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Area of Science:

Oral surgery
Ophthalmology
Periodontology

Background:

Corneal diseases cause widespread blindness, with synthetic keratoprosthesis offering limited success due to foreign body reactions.
Autologous osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis (OOKP) utilizes oral structures to restore vision, especially in severe cases.
The success of OOKP relies heavily on the health of the periodontium for successful grafting.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the lesser-known role of the periodontium and oral structures in restoring vision.
To acknowledge the significance of periodontal health in the success of OOKP.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis.
Analysis of the periodontal support required for successful OOKP grafting.

Main Results:

Osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis demonstrates a viable method for vision restoration in severe eye damage.
Periodontal health is a critical determinant for the long-term success and integration of OOKP.

Conclusions:

The periodontium's role extends beyond oral health, significantly impacting ophthalmological procedures.
Further research into periodontal contributions to vision restoration is warranted.