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Published on: August 4, 2020
Bilateral auricular reconstruction with osseointegrated implant-retained prostheses. Optimization of aesthetic
A Martínez Plaza1, M Peréz de Perceval Tara1, A B Marín Fernández1
1Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain.
Abstract:
Auricular reconstruction in microtia patients is challenging, particularly in bilateral cases. The use of osseointegrated implants is a safe and effective way to retain the auricular prostheses. With the help of virtual planning we can produce more predictable results with better aesthetic outcomes. We present a case of an 8-year-old bilateral microtia patient who underwent auricular reconstruction with implant-retained prostheses, using virtual planning. Using stereolithographic models and surgical guides was also very helpful to achieve excellent results.
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