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Hydroxyapatite motility implants in ocular prosthetics

¹Department of Dentistry, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

|March 1, 1995

Summary

Hydroxyapatite (HA) implants improve eye prosthesis movement and stability after eye removal surgery. These advanced implants integrate well, minimizing complications like implant migration and socket syndrome.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Biomaterials Science

Background:

Ophthalmologists increasingly use hydroxyapatite (HA) implants post-enucleation/evisceration.
HA implants promote fibrovascular ingrowth and integration with ocular structures.

Purpose of the Study:

Review the history and development of orbital implants.
Discuss surgical and prosthetic procedures involving HA implants.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on orbital implant materials.
Analysis of clinical outcomes associated with HA implants.

Main Results:

HA implants offer superior integration compared to previous materials.
Improved prosthesis motility and defect stability observed.
Reduced incidence of implant migration and postenucleation socket syndrome.

Conclusions:

Hydroxyapatite implant rehabilitation is suitable for most uncomplicated enucleations/eviscerations.
HA implants represent a significant advancement in orbital reconstructive surgery.

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