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Prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with bilateral auricular deformity

Maxillofacial prosthodontics is an art and science which provides life like appearance to the person with facial deformity. Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation for acquired defects has become more complex and sophisticated with advancement in techniques and materials. This case report describes...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Mantri, Sneha Shivkumar, Thombre, Ram U., Pallavi, Daigavane
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3141117/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21814620
http://dx.doi.org/10.4047/jap.2011.3.2.101
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Sumario:Maxillofacial prosthodontics is an art and science which provides life like appearance to the person with facial deformity. Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation for acquired defects has become more complex and sophisticated with advancement in techniques and materials. This case report describes the clinical and laboratory procedure for fabricating an auricular prosthesis for a patient with trauma related bilateral auricular deformity. Ear prosthesis was fabricated in two parts taking retention from external auditory canal.