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Fabrication of custom scleral prosthesis for retinoblastoma
B Leela1, BK SriAshwini2, DB Nandeeshwar1
1 Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanagere, Karnataka, India
2 Clove Dental Clinic, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. B Leela
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanagere - 577 004, Karnataka
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/ijohs.ijohs_2_19
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Cancer is always a frightening diagnosis, and when it affects children, the situation is over-whelming. Eye cancer in children, though rare, is the third-leading cancer of childhood. Retinoblastoma can be a particularly distressing form of cancer as it is potentially fatal and can result in loss of one or both eyes. Providing the patient with a cosmetically pleasing, custom scleral prosthesis is a palliative approach for the rehabilitation of a pediatric patient with retinoblastoma. Custom scleral prosthesis not only fulfills the esthetic and psychological demands but also stimulates bony orbital growth, thereby reaping long-term benefits of restoring facial symmetry and esthetics.
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