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A Simplified Technique for Orientation of a Bone Anchored Auricular Prostheses: a Clinical Report J Oral Maxillofac Res 2012 (Jul-Sep);3(3):e6 doi:10.5037/jomr.2012.3306 |
A Simplified Technique for Orientation of a Bone Anchored Auricular Prostheses: a Clinical Report
1Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University, Cairo, Egypt.
2Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
Corresponding author:
Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University
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Egypt
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E-mail: helcharkawi@gmail.com
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.
J Oral Maxillofac Res 2012 (Jul-Sep);3(3):e6
doi:10.5037/jomr.2012.3306
Accepted for publication: 7 August 2012
Keywords: acquired ear deformities; external ear; ear cartilage; prostheses and implants; osseointegration; quality of life.
To cite this article: A Simplified Technique for Orientation of a Bone Anchored Auricular Prostheses: a Clinical Report. J Oral Maxillofac Res 2012;3(3):e6 URL: http://www.ejomr.org/JOMR/archives/2012/3/e6/v3n3e6ht.htm |
Received: 26 May 2012 | Accepted: 7 August 2012 | Published: 1 October 2012
Copyright: © The Author(s). Published by JOMR under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 licence, 2012.