IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-4796
Online ISSN: 2581-480X
IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (APRD) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020
Article Page : 176-179
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2020.037
Abstract
Loss of any organ of a body is a traumatising event as it creates functional, esthetics and psychological disharmony in an individual’s life. An ocular defect can be a congenital anomaly or an acquired defect. Rehabilitation of such defect with customized well fitting prosthesis that restores the shape of associated anatomical structures and volume of the socket, not only require an artistic skill but also technical knowledge as every case is unique on its own. The main objective of this article is to describe innovative yet simple technique using NAES ruler for iris selection and fixation of gaze yielding results with utmost patient satisfaction and acceptance.
Keywords: Custom ocular prosthesis, Gaze fixation, Iris selection, NAES ruler,
How to cite : Atwal H, Mendiratta T, Kumar D, Yadav R K, Khattak A, Innovative technique to enhance the art of ocularistry: A case report. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2020;6(3):176-179
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