Abstract
The goal of the present review is to update ophthalmologists and oculoplastic surgeons with the role of osseointegration for oculofacial prosthesis retention in patients requiring orbital exenteration surgery. The biophysiology of osseointegration has been well established by our dentistry colleagues and is reviewed here. Using this technology, orbital surgeons can offer their patients an adhesive-free method of prosthesis retention. Recent literature discusses the difficulties of implant success in the irradiated orbit. Osseointegration with rare earth magnetic coupling provides patients with proper oculofacial prosthesis alignment and retention assisting in the rehabilitation of the exenterated orbit.
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