A Comparative Clinical Study of Different Prostheses Used in Ossiculoplasty

Abstract

BACKGROUNDOssiculoplasty is done using various kinds of prosthesis to improve hearing in CSOM patients. The type of prostheses may be a n allograft, homograft or synthetic materials of Teflon, titanium, gold and steel. The results vary depending upon the Ossicular damage, surgeon's technique and selection of the type of the prosthesis used. The present study attempted to compare the final results of Ossiculoplasty using different prostheses.The aim of this study is to compare the final healing and hearing results in patients where different types of prostheses are used.