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