Abstract :
The replacement of lost or damaged craniofacial structures is a vital aspect of maxillofacial prosthodontics, as it not only restores facial esthetics but also provides psychological reassurance to the patient. This article presents a case report of a patient with a right-sided unilateral auricular defect rehabilitated with a silicone prosthesis fabricated using computer-aided techniques. A conventional impression of the contralateral ear (left) was obtained, and the resulting model was scanned using an optical surface capture device. The digital image was then mirror-imaged with the aid of computer-aided design (CAD) software and subsequently fabricated through three-dimensional (3D) printing.
Keyword :
Prosthetic rehabilitation, Auricular prosthesis, Scanner, Computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing.