title: A simplified approach for the rehabilitation of an auricular defect: a case report.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Replacement of missing ear is a challenging task in which extensive array of materials and techniques have been employed. Materials such as silicones and methacrylate acrylic resins have been widely used for auricular prosthesis. This article describes a simplified procedure for fabricating resilient heat-cured acrylic resin auricular prosthesis, retained with a custom-made acrylic bar with ball attachments.
  
  
  METHODS
  A male patient was reported with right ear loss. A modified technique was preferred to fabricate ear prosthesis with resilient heat-cured acrylic resin in which heat-cured acrylic retentive bar was incorporated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Contrary to silicones, resilient heat-cured acrylic resin was more economical and compatible with acrylic retentive bar and resulted in a more long-lasting auricular prosthesis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Resilient heat-cured acrylic resin was proven to be a better alternative in terms of strength and durability.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This article presents an economical and simplified approach for the fabrication of prosthesis for a missing ear.
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
authors: Sumant K
authors: SK
authors: Singh
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
authors: Kopal
authors: K
authors: Goel
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India drnirajprostho@yahoo.in.
authors: Niraj
authors: N
authors: Mishra
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
authors: Pooran
authors: P
authors: Chand
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
authors: Umashankar
authors: U
authors: Pal
authors: Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India.
authors: Shuchi
authors: S
authors: Tripathi
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D054644:Ear Auricle / Q000601:surgery*; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012828:Silicones / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D012828:Silicones
keywords: Silicones; auricular defect; ball attachment; resilient liner