title: A simplified technique for orientation of a bone anchored auricular prostheses: a clinical report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A simple technique was presented in this clinical report for orientation of a bone anchored auricular prosthesis.
  
  
  METHODS
  The proposed technique includes drawing the intact ear on a transparent celluloid paper or radiographic film and flipping it to the opposite side and relating it to the fixed anatomical features on the face of patient.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The drawing, by this way provides a simple and easy way to duplicate and transfer the exact size and position of the intact ear to the defect side.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technique provides a simple, safe, inexpensive and time saving yet, an accurate and effective surgical template that orients the craniofacial implants to the confines of the definitive auricular prosthesis. It is indicated for restoration of single missing external ear either in aplasia, injuries and total resection.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University Cairo Egypt.
authors.forename: Hussein G El
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Charkawi
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University Cairo Egypt.
authors.forename: Ahmed G El
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Sharkawy
keywords: acquired; bone marrow; cell culture.; dental implants; differentiation cell; ear; ear cartilage; ear deformities; external; osteoblasts; prostheses and implants; surface properties