Osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP): “a tooth for an eye” technique

Introduction: Osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) is a technique used to replace damaged cornea, irreparable by other means, in blind patients using the patient's own tooth root and alveolar bone to support an optical cylinder. At present, our institute is unique in the UK in providing this service. OOKP surgery is a two-stage process requiring a multidisciplinary approach and life-long follow-up. The maxillofacial surgeon has a key role in harvesting and preparing an osteo-odonto-lamina and buccal mucous membrane graft.