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A method for orienting the ocular portion of an orbital prosthesis.

C H Jooste
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The success of an orbital prosthesis depends largely on the correct orientation of the pupil and ocular bulb. The method presented in this article uses a transparency projection from which a tracing of prominent facial features is made. The transfer of these dimensions to the facial cast reduces the chairside time that is necessary to position the pupil and orbital bulb.

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C H Jooste. 1984. A method for orienting the ocular portion of an orbital prosthesis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(84)90226-9

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