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Implant-retained auricular prosthesis: a case report.

A Nilgun Ozturk¹, Aslihan Usumez, Zekeriya Tosun

¹Associate Professor, Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Konya, Turkey.

European Journal of Dentistry

|January 5, 2010

Summary

This case report details the fabrication of an auricular prosthesis using extraoral implants and bar-and-clip retention. The resulting prosthesis provided excellent support and retention, significantly improving the patient's appearance and satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

Maxillofacial rehabilitation
Biomaterials in prosthodontics
Implantology

Background:

Extraoral implant-retained prostheses are a predictable treatment for maxillofacial defects.
Auricular defects can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and appearance.
Electrical burns can result in severe tissue loss, including external ears.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the clinical and laboratory procedures for fabricating an auricular prosthesis.
To evaluate the efficacy of extraoral implants and bar-and-clip retention for auricular prostheses.
To assess patient satisfaction with the fabricated auricular prosthesis.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a custom auricular prosthesis for a patient with bilateral ear loss due to electrical burn.

Keywords:

Auricular prosthesis Implant retained prosthesis

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Placement of extraoral implants to serve as anchors for the prosthesis.

Utilized a bar-and-clip retention system for secure prosthesis attachment.

Main Results:

The auricular prosthesis was successfully fabricated and fitted.
The extraoral implants and bar-and-clip system provided excellent support and retentive abilities.
The patient found the prosthesis acceptable due to improved appearance and function.

Conclusions:

Extraoral implant-retained auricular prostheses are a viable and effective treatment option.
Bar-and-clip retention offers reliable stability for auricular prostheses.
This prosthetic solution significantly enhances patient appearance and psychological well-being.