Fabrication and use of a surgical template for placing implants to retain an auricular prosthesis

A Modified Technique for Orientation of an Adhesive Retained Ear Prosthesis: Case Report

“…Asher et al demonstrated the use of a resin acrylic template for surgical planning and founded it easier to repose correctly during surgery due to its harmony with the patient's anatomy. 9 According to our study, these techniques can be combined and applied, an in this case. The fabrication of a radiographic and surgical guide for craniofacial implant placement is presented in this case study.…”

“…6,8,9 The surgical template ideally should be attached to fixed anatomical references to minimize any error that may result in incorrect implant placement.…”

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with unilateral ear defect: A case report

“…The prosthesis was fitted with the help of a spectacle and the anatomical undercuts available from the remnants of the auricle on the left side. [8] The anterior margins were strategically hidden by the hairline while the posterior borders merged well in shade to the skin. [9] Overall, the patient expressed complete satisfaction in the auricular prosthesis.…”

Auricular Prosthesis-A Case Report

“…Considering this, irreversible hydrocolloid material was used to invest the wax pattern rather than dental plaster by which the wax pattern was preserved for future needs [4]. In literature to preserve wax pattern combination of dental stone and putty polyvinyl siloxane had been suggested for investing [12]. Communication and education is the key factor for the acceptance of the prosthesis.…”