title: Fabrication of an auricular prosthesis using computed tomography and rapid prototyping technique.
abstract: This article describes the use of computed tomography and rapid prototyping method to produce a wax pattern of a missing ear. Computed tomographic scans were obtained from the patient, and a three-dimensional digital image was produced using a computer-aided design software. Then, the image of the present ear was extracted, and its mirror image was obtained with the software. The pattern of the inverted three-dimensional cast was produced using a rapid prototyping machine. The cast was duplicated in wax of identical dimensions and shape of the opposing ear, and the auricular prosthesis was fabricated with traditional methods.
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, Istanbul, Turkey. bkyazgan@gmail.com
authors: Banu
authors: B
authors: Karayazgan-Saracoglu
authors: Yumushan
authors: Y
authors: Gunay
authors: Arzu
authors: A
authors: Atay
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult