An alternate impression technique for ocular prostheses

J Prosthodont. 2013 Jun;22(4):338-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-849X.2012.00945.x. Epub 2012 Oct 25.

Abstract

This article describes an alternative two-step ocular prosthesis impression technique that employs two materials of different consistencies. The method is intended to provide better adaptation to underlying tissues, increased mobility of the prosthesis owing to improvements in facial contours, and improved esthetics, as well as offering the patient greater comfort and security. These advantages and this prosthesis' relative ease of fabrication mean it should be considered as the first step in the management of untreated anophthalmic sockets.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Blinking / physiology
  • Esthetics
  • Eye, Artificial*
  • Humans
  • Oculomotor Muscles / physiology
  • Polyvinyls / chemistry
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Prosthesis Retention
  • Siloxanes / chemistry
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyvinyls
  • Siloxanes
  • vinyl polysiloxane