Implant-Retained Auricular Prosthesis: A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Extraoral implant retained prosthesis have been proven to be a predictable treatment option for maxillofacial rehabilitation. This case report describes the clinical and laboratory procedures for fabricating an auricular prosthesis.

In this case report, an auricular prosthesis was fabricated for a patient who lost the left and right external ear in an electrical burn. 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. (Eur J Dent 2010;4:71-74)

Key words

Auricular prosthesis - Implant retained prosthesis

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