TREATMENT OF LAGOPHTHALMOS OF THE EYE WITH A CUSTOM PROSTHESIS

Authors
GRISIUS MM HOF RL
Citation
Mm. Grisius et Rl. Hof, TREATMENT OF LAGOPHTHALMOS OF THE EYE WITH A CUSTOM PROSTHESIS, The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 70(4), 1993, pp. 333-335
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry → ACNP
ISSN journal
00223913
Volume
70
Issue
4
Year of publication
1993
Pages
333 - 335
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3913(1993)70:4<333:TOLOTE>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Inability to close the eyelids (lagophthalmos) is a major problem for patients with facial paralysis. Various treatment modalities and combi nations can be used to restore function and esthetics. Lid loading is an effective method of treatment and can be further enhanced by custom fabrication of the prosthesis. The dentist functions as an integral p art of the treatment team, working with the plastic surgeon and ophtha lmologist to achieve the most functional and esthetic result.