Fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis: A case report

The eyes are generally the first feature of the face that are noticed. Loss or absence of an eye may be caused by congenital defects, trauma and malignancies that cause stress in the patient's social life. The art of ocular prosthesis fabrication with the appropriate size, color and contour promotes the patient's physical and psychological comfort and satisfaction. Careful treatment planning with meticulous attention to details can enable the maxillofacial prosthodontist to make a major contribution in the rehabilitation of patients who need ocular prosthesis. Case Report : In this article, the fabrication of a custom ocular prosthesis using stock tray impression technique for a 54-year-old man without any systemic problem who had congenital right ocular defect has been described. In clinical examination, the socket and peripheral tissues were healed.