title: CAD/CAM-Assisted Auricular Prosthesis Fabrication for a Quick, Precise, and More Retentive Outcome: A Clinical Report.
abstract: Auricular defects comprise a large proportion of maxillofacial deformities. Most patients with acquired deformities have psychosocial ineptness and seek cosmetic rehabilitation. Although minor defects can be corrected surgically, extensive deformities are difficult to reconstruct with plastic surgery. Contrary to that, prosthetic restoration can provide excellent esthetic results. The conventional methods of maxillofacial prosthesis fabrication are time consuming and the outcome depends on the technician's skill. The advent of CAD/CAM technology in the field of dentistry has brought enormous improvement in the quality of health care provided. In the past decade, several methods have been described employing CAD/CAM techniques for the cosmetic rehabilitation of auricular defects. This clinical report details the integration of multiple digital technologies of CT scanning, computer aided design, and rapid prototyping to construct an ear prosthesis with limited number of appointments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Sushma
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Aparna Ichangod
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Narayan
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Archit
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Choudhry
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Dhanasekar
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*
keywords: 3D printing; Rapid prototyping; ear prosthesis; maxillofacial prosthesis; selective laser sintering; silicone ear