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Bhattacharjee B, Srivastava R, Bansal R, Sharma NK. Fabrication of orbital prosthesis by two different methods in patients with post-COVID-19 rhino-orbital maxillary mucormycosis: A case series. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2024; 15:164-167. [PMID: 38690241 PMCID: PMC11057580 DOI: 10.4103/njms.njms_183_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Neoplasms, congenital disorders, fungal infections, and traumatic injuries are the predominant causes of orbital defects. Various retentive mechanisms such as application of adhesive, utilization of mechanical undercuts, and implant-supported attachments are generally used in the maxillofacial prosthesis. In the orbital region, the result of magnet-retained attachments is favorable compared with other mechanisms. Different advantages of the magnet-retained prosthesis are less manual dexterity needed during insertion or removal and better maintenance of hygiene. The skin-implant interface and thick tissues in the maxillofacial region are the critically important points that should be given importance during the planning and placement of implants. Ideally, implant sites for orbital prosthesis are the lateral, infra-, and supraorbital rims of the orbital region. The following case series describes two different methods to rehabilitate patients with an exenterated eye due to mucormycosis by individually designed implant with magnetic attachment and mechanical undercut-retained orbital prosthesis.
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- Bappaditya Bhattacharjee
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Unit of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Bhargava A, Raj K, Gupta M, khan MF, Gupta A. A Case Series of Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Post-COVID Rhinorbitocerebral Mucormycosis Ocular Defects: A Digital and Analog Experience. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2023; 22:133-144. [PMID: 37034447 PMCID: PMC9983521 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-023-01879-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Removal of a part of or the entire orbit results in facial defect, causing psychological trauma to the patient, apart from anatomic loss. This case series presents 6 clinical cases of prosthetic rehabilitation of ocular defects related to post-COVID-19 ROCM by both analog and digital workflow. The basic objective of this case series was to achieve a well retained, user-friendly, maxillofacial ocular prosthesis with esthetic accuracy. Unique size and shape of the ocular defect in each case, variety of skin tones, age range of patients and compromised neuromuscular control made each of the six cases challenging. This clinical series apart from proposing a digital & analog algorithm for rehabilitating ocular defects also illustrates analog workflow for 4 cases and digital workflow for 2 cases for fabrication of ocular prosthesis.
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- Anuj Bhargava
- Department of Dentistry, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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- Department of Dentistry, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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- Department of Dentistry, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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- Peoples College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh India
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Slijepcevic AA, Afshari A, Vitale AE, Couch SM, Jeanpierre LM, Chi JJ. A Contemporary Review of the Role of Facial Prostheses in Complex Facial Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2023; 151:288e-298e. [PMID: 36696329 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Maxillofacial prostheses provide effective rehabilitation of complex facial defects as alternatives to surgical reconstruction. Although facial prostheses provide aesthetically pleasing reconstructions, multiple barriers exist that prevent their routine clinical use. The accessibility of facial prostheses is limited by the scarce supply of maxillofacial prosthodontists, significant time commitment and number of clinic appointments required of patients during prosthesis fabrication, short lifespan of prostheses, and limited outcomes data. METHODS A literature review was completed using PubMed and Embase databases, with search phrases including face and maxillofacial prostheses. Patient cases are included to illustrate the use of facial prostheses to reconstruct complex facial defects. RESULTS The clinical use of facial prostheses requires a multidisciplinary team including a reconstructive surgeon, a maxillofacial prosthodontist, and an anaplastologist, if available, to provide patients with aesthetically appropriate facial prostheses. Developing technology including computer-aided design and three-dimensional printing may improve the availability of facial prostheses by eliminating multiple steps during prosthesis fabrication, ultimately decreasing the time required to fabricate a prosthesis. In addition, enhanced materials may improve prosthesis durability. Long-term outcomes data using validated measures is needed to support the continued use of facial prostheses. CONCLUSIONS Facial prostheses can be used to reconstruct complex facial defects, and bone-anchored prostheses are associated with high patient satisfaction. Multiple barriers prevent prostheses from being used for facial reconstruction. New technologies to assist the design and fabrication of prostheses, and cost reduction measures, may allow their use in the appropriately selected patient.
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- Division of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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- Division of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis
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Rathee M, Singh S, Alam M, Jain P, Malik S, Chahal S. Rehabilitation of orbital exenteration postsquamous cell carcinoma of orbit using magnet retained two-part silicone and acrylic prosthesis: A case report. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:S973-S976. [PMID: 38384094 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_991_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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ABSTRACT Orbital exenteration performed to treat various neoplasms or nonmalignant diseases results in functional, aesthetic, and psychological issues for the patients. If reconstructive surgery is not possible or not desired by the patient, an orbital prosthesis is an excellent choice for cosmetic and psychological rehabilitation. An orbital prosthesis is aesthetic, durable, long lasting, cost-effective, and most importantly retentive. The present case report describes the rehabilitation of an orbital exenteration postsquamous cell carcinoma using a two-part prosthesis, in which retention is achieved by a combination of relining of anatomic undercuts and magnets.
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- Manu Rathee
- Department of Prosthodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pt. B. D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Saroya K, Singh K, Sethi N, Suman N, Kaur S, Bawa R. Orbital prosthesis- An innovative approach. J Family Med Prim Care 2022; 11:1188-1190. [PMID: 35495812 PMCID: PMC9051687 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_988_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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An orbital prosthesis is a good alternative to surgical reconstruction for cosmetic and psychological rehabilitation of the patient. It should be aesthetic, durable, light weight, economical, and most importantly retentive. A clinical report explaining the prosthetic rehabilitation of post surgical case of orbital trauma that was followed by orbital exenteration has been described. The aim of the orbital prosthesis was to reinstate the esthetics and boost the psychological and mental state of the patient. The techniques employed along with incorporation of the patient’s own hair in eyelashes greatly improved the esthetics.
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Gallón MA, Echeverry LJ, Rojas R, Caicedo MR. Prosthetic Rehabilitation in a Patient With Orbital Exenteration: The First Hybrid System With Miniplates and Magnetic Retention Described in Humans. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2022; 38:e23-e25. [PMID: 34652316 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000002067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The authors report the case of an 80-year-old male patient who had a modified left orbit exenteration with preservation of myocutaneus eyelid flap. The radical surgical treatment was performed due to high-grade recurrent pleomorphic conjunctival sarcoma with extension to the sclera and medial orbit. Five previous resection surgeries were performed, until the exenteration was considered. Prosthetic rehabilitation was planned integrating interdisciplinary biomedical knowledge, to create a new hybrid osteointegrated method with costume-made titanium miniplates and magnetic retention. During the second-year follow up, the system appeared osteointegrated. No failures from the retention mechanism have been reported. The patient reported to have a functional role inside and outside his house. Social interactions have not been limited by the anatomical facial defect. This new hybrid system is a feasible option to rehabilitate patients with orbital or facial defects, even for the elderly.
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- Optometry and Anaplastology Department, Clínica Imbanaco Grupo Quirón Salud, Santiago de Cali, Colombia
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Ali IE, Chugh A, Cheewin T, Hattori M, Sumita YI. The rising challenge of mucormycosis for maxillofacial prosthodontists in the Covid-19 pandemic: A literature review. J Prosthodont Res 2022; 66:395-401. [DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_21_00264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Islam E. Ali
- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Wang W, Shokri T, Vincent A, Vest A, Williams F, Ducic Y. Palatomaxillary Obturation and Facial Prosthetics in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Facial Plast Surg 2020; 36:715-721. [PMID: 33368127 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Rehabilitation of head and neck defects following trauma, oncologic resection, or congenital malformation is a challenging task. Not only is the restoration of three-dimensional form necessary for acceptable cosmesis, but simultaneous restoration of functional speech and swallow is also essential for optimal reconstruction outcomes. While advances in free tissue transfer have allowed surgical reconstruction of head and neck defects once considered inoperable and associated with poor quality of life, not all patients are ideal surgical candidates. As such, nonsurgical solutions to both functional and cosmetic restoration remain a necessary alternative option. Facial prostheses and palatomaxillary obturators have evolved with increasingly biocompatible materials as well as retention systems to address significant defects that challenge the limits of surgical reconstruction.
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- Weitao Wang
- Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Anaplastology, Medical Arts Prosthetics LLC, McKinney, Texas
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- Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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Weisson EH, Fittipaldi M, Concepcion CA, Pelaez D, Grace L, Tse DT. Automated Noncontact Facial Topography Mapping, 3-Dimensional Printing, and Silicone Casting of Orbital Prosthesis. Am J Ophthalmol 2020; 220:27-36. [PMID: 32707202 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2020.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE A proof-of-concept workflow study for the fabrication of custom orbital exenteration prostheses via automated noncontact scanning, 3D printing, and silicone casting. DESIGN Noncomparative, interventional case series. METHODS Setting: Single-center institutional study. StudyPopulation: Three patients who have discontinued wearing of the ocularist-made exenteration prosthesis due to altered fit, discoloration, or material degradation. InterventionProcedure: A digital representation of the exenteration socket and contralateral periocular region was captured through noncontact facial topography mapping. Digital construction of the anterior prosthesis surface was based on the mirrored image of the contralateral side, and the posterior surface contour was based on orbital cavity geometry. The anterior and posterior surface details were digitally merged. A 2-piece mold was designed and produced in a 3D printer. Colorimetry was used to create a custom blend of pigments for incorporation into the Shore 40 silicone elastomer to generate a prosthesis that approximates the patient's skin tone. MainOutcomeMeasures: Prosthesis symmetry, skin tone match, comfort of wear, and appearance. RESULTS The first copy of every 3D-printed orbital prosthesis using this fabrication workflow produced good symmetry, color match, and prosthesis fit. In one case, the recontoured second copy with improved prosthesis edge-to-skin interface was made without the patient present. CONCLUSION A noncontact 3D scanning, computer-aided design, 3D printing, and silicone casting for fabrication of orbital prosthesis was developed and validated. This production workflow has the potential to provide an efficient, standardized, reproducible exenteration prosthesis and to overcome the principal barriers to an affordable custom prosthesis worldwide: access and cost.
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Vincent A, Kohlert S, Kadakia S, Sawhney R, Ducic Y. Prosthetic Reconstruction of Orbital Defects. Semin Plast Surg 2019; 33:132-137. [PMID: 31037051 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1685479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Orbital and craniomaxillofacial defects, in general, are best approached preoperatively by a multidisciplinary team with a clear reconstructive plan in place. Orbital defects result from a myriad of underlying diseases and injuries, and reconstruction after orbital evisceration, enucleation, or exenteration can pose a challenge to the reconstructive team. Reconstruction of orbital injuries with orbital implants and prostheses can lead to acceptable aesthetic outcomes, and the reconstructive surgeon should be familiar with current orbital implants and prostheses. Herein, the authors review terminology and classifications of orbital defects, different types of orbital implants, advantages and disadvantages of different orbital implant reconstructive options, types of orbital prostheses, and pros and cons of different prosthetic options.
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- Aurora Vincent
- Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
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- Facial Plastics, University of Gainesville, Florida
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- Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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Kiratli H, Koç İ. Orbital exenteration: Institutional review of evolving trends in indications and rehabilitation techniques. Orbit 2018; 37:179-186. [PMID: 29039986 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1383466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the changes in indications for orbital exenteration over 20 years and to assess its impact on patient survival. Evolving techniques of rehabilitation of the orbit in our institution were also evaluated. METHODS This was a retrospective review of hospital records of patients who underwent orbital exenteration from 1995 to 2015 in a tertiary care center. Data extracted included primary location of the tumor, preoperative treatments, interval between initial diagnosis and exenteration, status of surgical margins, presence of metastatic disease, and postoperative survival. The types of prosthesis utilized over the years were also reviewed. Cox regression analysis was performed for categorical variables. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to estimate post-exenteration survival. RESULTS Over a 20-year period, orbital exenteration was performed on 100 orbits of 100 patients. The mean age was 39.4 years (range: 2 months to 90 years). The most common indications among 98 malignant causes were retinoblastoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, extraocular extension of uveal melanoma, and conjunctival melanoma. Postoperative survival was significantly related to age and tumor location but independent from gender, surgical margin, histopathological diagnosis, previous treatment modality, and preoperative interval. In the whole cohort, 1-year and 5-year survival rates were 97% and 84%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Exenteration appears to be life-saving in children with orbital extension of retinoblastoma. While patients exenterated for malignant eyelid tumors have the best chance of survival, those with orbital extension of uveal melanoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland have the worst prognosis.
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- Hayyam Kiratli
- a Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology , Hacettepe University School of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Ocular Oncology Service, Department of Ophthalmology , Hacettepe University School of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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Bansal K, Rawat P, Pruthi G, Jain V. Prosthodontic rehabilitation of combined oronasal defect in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma using two different attachments: Two case reports. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2018; 18:370-376. [PMID: 30449966 PMCID: PMC6180742 DOI: 10.4103/jips.jips_10_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Debridement of affected parts in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma leads to large mid facial defects leading to poor quality of life due to cosmetic disfigurement and various functional comorbidities. Therefore, a surgeon should refer the patients to a prosthodontist for replacement of lost tissues to improve their function and esthetics. Two cases have been presented here with a history of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma having large, continuous defects involving nose, cheeks, and maxilla. Retaining large facial prosthesis and intraoral obturator was a challenge as supporting hard and soft tissues were less. Two-piece lightweight prostheses were fabricated and retained with the use of very economical titch buttons used (used in clothes) in case 1 due to financial constraints and slightly expensive iron boron neodymium magnets in case 2. Functional and esthetic rehabilitation was successfully achieved with intraoral and facial prostheses attached to each other.
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- Kirti Bansal
- Department of Prosthodontics, CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Dental Surgeon, District hospital, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Oral Health Sciences Center, PGI, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, CDER, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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Mak ST, Chan TKC, Li KKW. Self-retaining magnetic implant: A novel design of orbital prosthesis for the exenterated orbit. Orbit 2017; 36:445-447. [PMID: 28812941 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1337206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Orbital exenteration can lead to significant disfigurement causing considerable functional, cosmetic and psychological disturbances to the patient. Orbital prosthesis is important for the patient's cosmetic and psychological rehabilitation. A 49-year-old man received orbital exenteration and postoperative radiotherapy for malignant orbital carcinoma. In view of uncertain suitability and survival of osseointegrated implant in his case, a novel design of ocular implant consisting of a self-retaining magnetic spring retainer and a coupling silicone prosthesis was used. This novel design was shown to provide the patient with ease of use, good cosmetic outcome and better quality of life.
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- Shiu Ting Mak
- a Department of Ophthalmology , United Christian Hospital , Kowloon , Hong Kong
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- b Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery , United Christian Hospital , Kowloon , Hong Kong
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , United Christian Hospital , Kowloon , Hong Kong
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Klimczak J, Helman S, Kadakia S, Sawhney R, Abraham M, Vest AK, Ducic Y. Prosthetics in Facial Reconstruction. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2017; 11:6-14. [PMID: 29387298 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1603459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Reconstruction of the head and neck can be a challenging undertaking owing to numerous considerations for successful rehabilitation. Although head and neck defects were once considered irretrievably morbid and associated with a poor quality of life, advances in surgical technique has immensely contributed to the well-being of these patients. However, all patients are not suitable surgical candidates and many have sought nonsurgical options for functional and cosmetic restoration. As such, the advent of prostheses has ameliorated those concerns and provided a viable alternative for select patient populations. Prosthetic reconstruction has evolved significantly over the past decade. Advances in biocompatible materials and imaging adjuncts have spurred further discovery and forward progress. A multidisciplinary approach to head and neck reconstruction focused on appropriate expectations and patient-centered goals is most successfully coordinated by a team of head and neck surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, and prosthetic specialists. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the current trends for prosthetic rehabilitation of head and neck defects, and further elaborate on the limitations and advancements in the field.
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- Jaclyn Klimczak
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida Health Science Center, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Facial Plastic Surgery, New York Medical College, West Chester, New York
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- Department of Anaplastology, Medical Arts Prosthetics LLC, Mckinney, Texas
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- Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
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Pathak C, Pawah S, Singh G, Yadav I, Kundra S. Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Completely Blind Subject with Bilateral Customised Ocular Prosthesis: A Case Report. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:ZD06-ZD08. [PMID: 28274064 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/24434.9151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Accepted: 11/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The special sensory organs play significant role in our daily lives. Until one of them is totally or partially lost, its real value is not fully appreciated. The most tragic, yet common loss of sensory organ is that of an eye. Restoration of unilateral ocular defects is very challenging for a maxillofacial prosthodontist and requires great skill to mimic bilateral eye. Restoration of bilateral defects using customized eye prosthesis presents even more difficult task for clinician especially in communication with patient, impression procedures, and patient education regarding insertion, removal and maintenance of prosthesis. Such loss of eyes may have a tremendous emotional and psychological impact on the patient. This article presents a technique for fabrication of bilateral ocular prosthesis of completely blind patient.
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- Chetan Pathak
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sudha Rastogi College of Dental Sciences and Research , Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sudha Rastogi College of Dental Sciences and Research , Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sudha Rastogi College of Dental Sciences and Research , Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sudha Rastogi College of Dental Sciences and Research , Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Private Practitioner, Department of Prosthodontics, Kudra Dental Clinic and Implant Center , New Delhi, India
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Guttal SS, Desai J, Kudva A, Patil BR. Rehabilitation of orbital defect with silicone orbital prosthesis retained by dental implants. Indian J Ophthalmol 2016; 64:93-5. [PMID: 26953033 PMCID: PMC4821131 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.178137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Orbital defects can result from cancer, birth anomalies, or trauma leading to an onslaught of problems in the function and psyche of the patient. These defects are restored by surgical reconstruction and followed by placement of orbital prosthesis for cosmetic makeup. The use of dental implants in retaining orbital prosthesis improves patient acceptance of the prosthesis owing to better retention and stability than conventional adhesive retained prosthesis. This case report describes a custom-made magnetic retentive assembly anchored by a dental implant which offers the orbital prosthesis the simplicity of self-alignment and ease of use.
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Jain S, Jain P. Rehabilitation of orbital cavity after orbital exenteration using polymethyl methacrylate orbital prosthesis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2016; 16:100-4. [PMID: 27134437 PMCID: PMC4832809 DOI: 10.4103/0972-4052.167944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the eyelid is the second most common malignant neoplasm of the eye with the incidence of 0.09 and 2.42 cases/100 000 people. Orbital invasion is a rare complication but, if recognized early, can be treated effectively with exenteration. Although with advancements in technology such as computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, material science, and retentive methods like implants, orbital prosthesis with stock ocular prosthesis made of methyl methacrylate retained by anatomic undercuts is quiet effective and should not be overlooked and forgotten. This clinical report describes prosthetic rehabilitation of two male patients with polymethyl methacrylate resin orbital prosthesis after orbital exenteration, for squamous cell carcinoma of the upper eyelid. The orbital prosthesis was sufficiently retained by hard and soft tissue undercuts without any complications. The patients using the prosthesis are quite satisfied with the cosmetic results and felt comfortable attending the social events.
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- Sumeet Jain
- Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Consultant Novel Dental N Implant Clinic, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Pruthi G, Jain V, Rajendiran S, Jha R. Author's response: Prosthetic rehabilitation after orbital exenteration: a case series. Indian J Ophthalmol 2015; 63:79. [PMID: 25834854 PMCID: PMC4363972 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.151493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Kumar P, Aggarwal H, Chand P, Prashanti E. Improving the outcome of prosthetic rehabilitation following orbital exenteration. Indian J Ophthalmol 2014; 62:1102. [PMID: 25494258 PMCID: PMC4290206 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.146731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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