Reclaiming the Individual's Identity through Rehabilitation with Oculopalpebral Prosthesis: a Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v11i5.5420Keywords:
Maxillofacial Prosthesis, Quality of Life, RehabilitationAbstract
Oral and maxillofacial prosthetics is the specialty responsible for the rehabilitative treatment of facial deformities of various etiologies. Ocular prostheses aim to rehabilitate anophthalmic cavities resulting from the partial or total loss of the eyeball and its adjacent tissues. Patients with oral maxillofacial deformities are at greater risk of developing depressive symptoms, requiring follow-up by a multidisciplinary team. This article aims to report a clinical case in which rehabilitation with oculopalpebral prosthesis was performed in a patient diagnosed with adenoid-cystic carcinoma in the left eyeball. The 59-year-old male patient sought care at the buccomaxillofacial rehabilitation service of the Federal University of Paraíba, where the need for planning and making an oculopalpebral prosthesis was noted. In the protocol of care was performed anamnesis, molding, keroplasty, iris painting, acrylization and characterization of the sclera, finishing and polishing, silicone handling with addition of intrinsic pigmentation and testing of the prosthesis. Afterwards, the final adjustments and extrinsic characterization were made according to the patient's skin peculiarities. Immediately after the installation of the prosthesis, the patient was thrilled to identify himself through the mirror. Thus, we conclude that rehabilitation with maxillofacial prosthesis is responsible for rescuing the identity, self-esteem, self-image, well-being and quality of life of patients with facial deformities.
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