PMC3680843_01
Pre-operative photograph showing enucleated socket of left eye
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A 5-year-old female patient reported to the department of prosthodontics with the complaint of unaesthetic facial appearance due to absence of left eye [Figure 1].
Impression of the ocular defect (a) and cast obtained (b)
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Ltd., Mumbai, India) cast from the impression by double pour technique [Figure 2].
Final wax pattern try-in
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The final wax pattern with iris button was evaluated in the patient's socket and modified accordingly [Figure 3].
De-waxed mold
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After making necessary modifications, the wax pattern was invested, flasked, and de-waxing was done [Figure 4].
Post-operative photograph showing prosthesis in lieu of enucleated eye
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After processing, the properly finished and polished prosthesis was inserted in the socket [Figure 5] after being disinfected with 0.5% chlorhexidine and 70% isopropyl alcohol for 5 min and lubricated with an ophthalmic lubricant (Ecotears, Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad, India) to maintain a tear film over the prosthesis and to improve eye movements.