Orbital (eye) Prosthesis

An orbital prosthesis is made when a patient is missing the eye and surrounding structures such as the eyelid, eyebrow, eyelashes and surrounding skin.   Like other maxillofacial prosthesis an orbital prosthesis may be retained with implants, medical grade adhesive or mechanically retained with anatomical variations.  Eyeglasses are always recommended for protection as well as to camouflage the edges of a prosthesis.  Sometime they can be attached to the prosthesis and used to retain it.   When a communication between the eye and the mouth is present your anaplastologist will work with your dentist to attach your orbital prosthesis to any dental prosthesis that is present.