Orbital prosthesis
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An orbital prosthesis is a type of craniofacial prosthesis
used to replace an absent eye socket/eye. Typically made of polydimethylsiloxane
, an orbital prosthesis is flexible and made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an adhesive or osseointegrated implants.
Craniofacial prosthesis
Craniofacial prostheses are prostheses made by individuals trained in anaplastology or maxillofacial prosthodontics who medically help rehabilitate those suffering from facial defects caused by disease , trauma or birth defects...
used to replace an absent eye socket/eye. Typically made of polydimethylsiloxane
Polydimethylsiloxane
Polydimethylsiloxane belongs to a group of polymeric organosilicon compounds that are commonly referred to as silicones. PDMS is the most widely used silicon-based organic polymer, and is particularly known for its unusual rheological properties. PDMS is optically clear, and, in general, is...
, an orbital prosthesis is flexible and made to move with the skin. It is retained to the patient daily by using an adhesive or osseointegrated implants.