Prosthetic rehabilitation of an orbital defect post-COVID, mucormycosis – A case report

Abstract

Maxillofacial defects compromise appearance and function making individuals incapable of leading a relatively normal life. It is always not possible to rehabilitate all these defects using plastic surgery. Although remarkable advancements have evolved in this field, the patient’s financial constraints make the prosthodontist think about the basic concepts and techniques in the fabrication of these prostheses. Hence an acceptable replacement of such defects becomes a challenge to maxillofacial prosthodontists. Hence an acceptable replacement of such defects becomes a challenge to maxillofacial prosthodontists.This case report describes a simplified method of fabrication of an orbital silicone prosthesis retained with medical grade adhesive for the rehabilitation of the left eye using inverted anatomic tracing followed by fabrication and processing of the wax pattern. Hence it is the responsibility of the maxillofacial prosthodontist to deliver an esthetically acceptable prosthesis that improves the patient’s morale and help them to lead a normal life.