Prosthetic rehabilitation of auricular defect: a clinical report.
BACKGROUND
The absence of external ear may be due to congenital, traumatic, or surgical causes. Many case reports only describe impression techniques to record details of the defect side and the natural ear. The purpose of this case report is to explain in detail simple clinical and laboratory procedures involved in fabrication of ear prosthesis.


METHODS
The use of three-part mold helps in the application of pigmented silicone in specific areas. The use of direct adhesive fixation provides the best esthetic result and if properly used the most satisfactory form of treatment.


RESULTS
The patient was satisfied with the life-like appearance of the prosthesis. The use of direct adhesive fixation gave the patient a sense of security and improved his confidence.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique described is economical, and additional steps of implant placement are avoided. The esthetics of the prosthesis made by hand carved clay pattern provides good details.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique describes the method of direct adhesive fixation of the prosthesis giving it a life-like appearance. The confidence of the patient is also restored.
SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar, India. amanarora_1979@yahoo.co.in
Aman
A
Arora
Nirmala
N
Pasam
Shilpi
S
Gilra
Preeti C
PC
Arora
D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012828:Silicones; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D012828:Silicones