ISSN

2277 - 3282

e ISSN

2277 - 3290

Publisher

Journal of Science

PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF A PATIENT WITH MICROTIA: A CASE REPORT
Author / Afflication
Priyanka S. Ambadkar

Department Of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot – 587101, Karnataka, India.
Charudutt N. Patil

Department Of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot – 587101, Karnataka, India.
Vikas B. Kamble

Department Of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot – 587101, Karnataka, India.
Raviraj G. Desai

Department Of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot – 587101, Karnataka, India.
Kashinath C. Arabbi

Department Of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, P.M.N.M Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot – 587101, Karnataka, India.
Keywords
Microtia ,Auricular prosthesis ,Hair band retention ,Auricular deformity ,
Abstract

Maxillofacial prosthodontics gains utmost significance as the process not only tries to develop acceptable esthetics but also tries to enhance the psychological comfort of the patient by restoring the defective or missing craniofacial structures. Auricular defects resulting from skin cancer, trauma or congenital cause present reconstructive challenges. This case report describes a simple clinical technique to rehabilitate patient with microtia and to restore the facial structure to patient’s satisfaction in a manner that was both cosmetically elegant and cost effective.

Volume / Issue / Year

5 , 6 , 2015

Starting Page No / Endling Page No

405 - 408