Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orbital Implants

Rounded objects made of coral, teflon, or alloplastic polymer and covered with sclera, and which are implanted in the orbit following enucleation. An artificial eye (EYE, ARTIFICIAL) is usually attached to the anterior of the orbital implant for cosmetic purposes.

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Abstract

Rounded objects made of coral, teflon, or alloplastic polymer and covered with sclera, and which are implanted in the orbit following enucleation. An artificial eye (EYE, ARTIFICIAL) is usually attached to the anterior of the orbital implant for cosmetic purposes.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Implant, Orbital
  • Implants, Orbital
  • Orbital Implant

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Prostheses and Implants (1966-1998)

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  1. E07w.695w.540

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WW 358

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orbital Implants. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020273. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020273
  2. Orbital Implants. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73468685