IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-4796
Online ISSN: 2581-480X
IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry (APRD) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the article more...Case Report
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Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 345-349
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2024.066
Abstract
Auricular epithesis is the most challenging in maxillofacial reconstruction. The advent of the digital technology in the field of the maxillofacial prosthesis ensures accuracy and precision. This paper highlights the case of a 34-year patient of an alleged road traffic accident with resultant in traumatic partial avulsion of the left ear. The data acquisition of the healthy ear was captured using a Computed Tomography Machine and mirrored using the Geomagic freeform Software to mirror the healthy ear into the defect area. The mirrored image was then processed to a watertight model for 3D printing. Stereolithography (SLA) was used to print the model followed by which the silicone epithesis was fabricated. This case report also explains about the various techniques to capture the data digitally and the several softwares that are available to process the data. Blending both analogue and digital method, an auricular epithesis can be made more lifelike, comfortable and functional thereby improving the quality of life of individuals with ear deformities.
Keywords: CT Mirroring, Auricular Defect, 3D printing
How to cite : Edward R J, Sharma S, Gopi A, Dua P, Kumar S, Auricular epithesis-Blending digital & conventional techniques. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2024;10(4):345-349
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