Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 2

Rehabilitation with a Prosthetic Ear: A case report

  • Author:
  • Bhaskar Agarwal1, Mohit Kumar2, Sauymendra V Singh3, Gaurav Singh4
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 25 to 27

1Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, CSM Medical University (upgraded KGMC), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

2Department of Prosthodontics, Santosh Dental College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

3Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, CSM Medical University (upgraded KGMC), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

4Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Alighar Muslim University, Alighar, UP, Lucknow

Online published on 1 October, 2011.

Abstract

Prosthetic ears are needed when the natural ones are missing or lost. They are indicated when surgical procedures cannot be performed or when patient does not desire for future surgery. This case report describes successful rehabilitation of an acquired auricular defect with a silicone prosthesis using conventional retention procedure.

Keywords

Auricular Prosthesis, Basal Cell Carcinoma, RTV Silicone Adhesive