The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics  2011;3(2):101-105

doi:10.4047/jap.2011.3.2.101

Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with bilateral auricular deformity.

Sneha Shivkumar MANTRI 1 ; Ram U THOMBRE ; Daigavane PALLAVI

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Keywords

Maxillofacial prosthodontics; Ear prosthesis; Auricular deformity; External auditory canal

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Maxillofacial prosthodontics is an art and science which provides life like appearance to the person with facial deformity. Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation for acquired defects has become more complex and sophisticated with advancement in techniques and materials. This case report describes the clinical and laboratory procedure for fabricating an auricular prosthesis for a patient with trauma related bilateral auricular deformity. Ear prosthesis was fabricated in two parts taking retention from external auditory canal.