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Prosthetic Management of an Eviscerated Eye of a 13-month-old Patient: A Case Report
Naresh Hg Shetty1, Mallika S Shetty1, Snigdha Saha1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Background:
On account of loss of eye following Rubella infection, a 13-month-old baby girl patient required a maxillofacial prosthesis to restore her facial esthetics and social health as she grows.
Case Presentation:
The process of prosthesis fabrication began at the time of enucleation where a conformer was given. Post healing the procedure was completed in a span of 2 days taking adequate trials and cross references for the like-like appearance of the prosthesis.
Conclusion:
A heat-cure acrylic resin based prosthetic eye was delivered with adequate instructions on the insertion and removal and hygiene maintenance given to the care providers.
How To Cite This Article:
Shetty NHG, Shetty MS, Saha S, et al. Prosthetic Management of an Eviscerated Eye of a 13-month-old Patient: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(1):89-91.
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