# Digitally Fabricated Orbital Prosthesis for the Rehabilitation of Orbital Defects Following Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

**Authors:** Ullash Kumar, Lokanath Garhnayak, Tapan K Patro, Angurbala Dhal, Anaida Acharya, Sandesh Belkhede, Subhendu K Panda

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.83489 · Cureus · 2025-05-05

## TL;DR

This case report describes a new method using digital dentistry to create a custom silicone eye prosthesis for patients with facial disfigurement after cancer.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a digitally fabricated, spectacle-retained silicone orbital prosthesis for rehabilitation after eye loss.

## Key findings

- Digital dentistry was used to streamline the fabrication of an orbital prosthesis.
- The method offers a customized and efficient solution for patients with orbital defects.
- The prosthesis was spectacle-retained, providing functional and aesthetic benefits.

## Abstract

The rehabilitation of facial defects is a challenging effort that calls for a customized approach tailored to each patient. The disfiguration resulting from the loss of an eye can lead to substantial physical and emotional issues. There are several treatment options available. Fabrication of a spectacle-retained digitally designed silicone orbital prosthesis has been detailed in this case report. This report highlights the utilization of digital dentistry to simplify and enhance the treatment protocol.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** Squamous Cell Carcinoma (MONDO:0005096)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Orbital Defects (MESH:D009916), loss of an eye (MESH:D005134), facial defects (MESH:D005153), SCC (MESH:D002294)
- **Chemicals:** silicone (MESH:D012828)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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