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Computer-aided design and three-dimensional printing in the manufacturing of an ocular prosthesis

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Restoring the facial appearance in acquired anophthalmos entails precision fitting of a customised ocular prosthesis. The fabrication is an artisanal process, and is primarily based on an impression of the anophthalmic cavity. This is usually achieved by the impression-moulding method, which, however, may introduce errors, resulting in a poorly fitted prosthesis. We developed a new method in the manufacturing of a customised ocular prosthesis based on computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. An ocular prosthesis, based on a three-dimensional (3D) printed impression-free mould of the anophthalmic cavity, was successfully fitted in a 68-year-old male. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a customised ocular prosthesis designed with the aid of 3D printing.
Tijdschrift: British Journal of Ophthalmology
ISSN: 0007-1161
Issue: 7
Volume: 100
Pagina's: 879 - 881
Jaar van publicatie:2016
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BOF-publication weight:6
CSS-citation score:2
Authors from:Higher Education
Toegankelijkheid:Closed