Repositioning an Implant-retained Auricular Prosthesis using a Custom Acrylic Base: A Case Report
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.1.50
- Author:
Mohd Zulkifli Kassim
1
;
Fadzlina Abd Karim
2
;
Tengku Fazrina Tengku Mohd Ariff
3
Author Information
1. Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Mukhriz, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Centre for Restorative Dentistry Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, Sg Buloh Campus, 47000 Sg Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Auricular prosthesis, Implant-retained, Microtia, Acrylic base, Malposition
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.1):378-381
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Prosthetic rehabilitation offers an alternative to surgical procedures for repositioning implant-retained auricular prosthesis. This report illustrates a prosthetic rehabilitation of a 15-year- old male with a unilateral microtia who presented with an unfavorable implant-retained left auricular prosthesis. The implants placed seven years ago were drifted
posterosuperior away from the ideal ear canal position. The fabrication of a new prosthesis on the existing bar-clip
attachment using a custom acrylic base was planned to correct the location. A skin-colour perforated custom acrylic
base was fabricated and designed to extend anteriorly, therefore, shifting the prosthesis forwards into a more natural
location. The custom base was able to relocate the prosthesis’ position without compromising its retention whilst
engaging the existing implant attachment. This in turn enhanced prosthesis acceptability and improved the patient’s
confidence. The custom acrylic base serves as a viable option to reposition the prosthesis influenced by age related
growth and development.
- Full text:11.2023my1450.pdf
