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Prosthetic management of an ocular defect
Siddesh Kumar Chintal1, Chandra Shekar Sajjan2
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Sree sai Dental college and hospital, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
2 Department of Prosthodontics, AME's Dental College and Hospital, Raichur, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Siddesh Kumar Chintal
Sree Sai Dental College and Research Institute, Chapuram, Srikakulam - 532 001, Andhra Pradesh
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0976-237X.72795
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The disfigurement associated with the loss of an eye can cause significant physical and emotional problems. Various treatment modalities are available, one of which is implants. Although implant has a superior outcome, it may not be advisable in all patients due to economic factors. The present article describes the prosthetic management of an ocular defect with a custom-made ocular prosthesis. |
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