Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Advanced Techniques, Exceptional Results
Orbital Prosthesis
Aggressive pathologies or traumas that affect the eyeball and its nearby tissues, such as the eyelids and cheekbones, can lead to extensive facial defects that may be restored with an orbital prosthesis.
Personalization and details
The eye changes according to the expression we adopt, so the prosthesis will never be 100% symmetrical. In each prosthesis, I strive to achieve a balanced neutral expression that, together with individualized characterization, gives a wonderful aesthetic result.
Materials
The prosthesis is made of two materials. The eye is made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which is a hard acrylic that matches your other eye. The facial part, including the eyelids and skin, is made of medical-grade silicone. This material has been tested and is safe to be applied directly to the body without causing any adverse reactions.
Retention
Retention with medical-grade adhesive is a common fixation method because it is non-invasive, allows for accurate replication of prosthesis margins, and is easy to apply.
Another highly effective retention method involves using osseointegrated implants with magnets or clips. This process is longer and more expensive as it requires surgery and not all patients are suitable candidates. However, you will be presented with all treatment options during your evaluation appointment, and you can then decide which one best suits your particular case.
The process
The creation of each prosthesis involves many technical laboratory procedures. Below, I will outline the process through which we will collaborate:
We have an evaluation appointment in which I present the best rehabilitation option for your case.
We begin by making the ocular prosthesis according to your contralateral eye, we also take an impression (mould) of your face on which I will model the prosthesis.
In the following appointments, you will be able to see how the prosthesis takes shape while we perform tests on your face to make sure it maintains harmony.
Then, we determine the colour palette that matches your skin. This will allow us to create an initial prosthesis, followed by a final colouring appointment to provide additional details.
Your prosthesis will be ready at your next appointment. We'll ensure you can put it on and take it off with confidence and provide care and cleaning instructions.
