Implant-retained auricular prosthesis

J Craniofac Surg. 2010 Nov;21(6):1795-7. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181f404a6.

Abstract

Auricular defects may result from congenital malformations, injuries from motor vehicle crashes, trauma, or tumor resections. An auricular prosthesis was fabricated for a patient who had an injury from a motor vehicle crash. Extraoral implants and bar-and-clip retention for the proper connection of the auricular prosthesis to implant were used. This prosthesis was acceptable to the patient because of excellent support, retentive abilities, and the patient's appearance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Ear, External* / injuries
  • Esthetics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osseointegration / physiology
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Coloring
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Silicone Elastomers / chemistry
  • Temporal Bone / surgery

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers
  • cosmesil