Strampelli's osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis. Clinical and histological long-term features of three prostheses. Issue 4 (April 1992)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ricci, R.; Pecorella, I.; Ciardi, A.; Della Rocca, C.; Di Tondo, U.; Marchi, V.
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 76:Issue 4(1992)
• Page Start: 232
• Page End: 234
• Publication Date: 1992-04
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.76.4.232
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : The histological features are reported of osteo-odonto-acrylic laminae removed from three patients who for differing underlying causes received Strampelli's osteo-odonto-keratoprostheses (OOK) 20, 16, and 12 years previously. It appears that preservation of the alveolar-dental ligament plays a definitive role in the maintenance of the prosthesis. If this tissue undergoes necrosis as a consequence of an inflammatory disease the implanted material is eventually lost. However when no such event occurs the OOK is well preserved and well tolerated even 20 years after implantation.