[EO-15] Prosthetic Rehabilitation Of Auricular Defects Using Various Retentive Aids - A Case Series
[Abstract]
[Introduction]
Maxillofacial defects may cause severe emotional trauma in terms of facial aesthetics and social acceptance to the patient. Trauma resection, congenital malformations, inflammation and burn injuries are the common causes of auricular defects.1 The use of various retentive aids along with three-dimensional imaging technologies provide patients with better aesthetics, improved retention, accuracy and stability.2
[Case Summary and Treatment Details]
In this case series, auricular defect is managed prosthetically using various retentive aids and different techniques to attain the desired outcome and patient satisfaction.3 Patient consent was obtained for presentation of these cases.
[Progress and Discussion]
Compared to the invasive surgical reconstruction which may have unpredictable results, various anatomical and mechanical retained auricular prosthesis provide several advantages like maintenance of marginal integrity, consistent retention, positioning, longevity, convenience and elimination of the need for adhesives.4 A good quality of life does not stem from treating the problem but helping the patients to recognise that life is beyond the defect.5
[References]
1) Kishore J, Vatsa R, Singh J et al Psychological Impact on Maxillofacial Trauma Patients - An Observational Study. J Med Life. 2020 Oct-Dec;13(4):458-462. doi: 10.25122/jml-2020-0111. PMID: 33456592; PMCID: PMC7803298.
2) Chandran R (2017) Maxillofacial Implant. A Revolution in Retention of Maxillofacial Prosthesis. J Ora Med 2017;1:1-7.
3) Wright RF, Wazen JJ, Asher ES et al Multidisciplinary treatment for an implant retained auricular prosthesis rehabilitation. N Y State Dent J. 1999 Aug-Sep;65(7):26-31. PMID: 10500406.
4) Cobein MV, Coto NP, Crivello Junior O et al Retention systems for extraoral maxillofacial prosthetic implants: a critical review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017 Oct;55(8):763-769. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.04.012. Epub 2017 May 25. PMID: 28552609.
5) Tam CK, McGrath CP, Ho SM et al Psychosocial and quality of life outcomes of prosthetic auricular rehabilitation with CAD/CAM technology. Int J Dent. 2014;2014:393571. doi: 10.1155/2014/393571. Epub 2014 Mar 31. PMID: 24799904; PMCID: PMC3988852.
[Introduction]
Maxillofacial defects may cause severe emotional trauma in terms of facial aesthetics and social acceptance to the patient. Trauma resection, congenital malformations, inflammation and burn injuries are the common causes of auricular defects.1 The use of various retentive aids along with three-dimensional imaging technologies provide patients with better aesthetics, improved retention, accuracy and stability.2
[Case Summary and Treatment Details]
In this case series, auricular defect is managed prosthetically using various retentive aids and different techniques to attain the desired outcome and patient satisfaction.3 Patient consent was obtained for presentation of these cases.
[Progress and Discussion]
Compared to the invasive surgical reconstruction which may have unpredictable results, various anatomical and mechanical retained auricular prosthesis provide several advantages like maintenance of marginal integrity, consistent retention, positioning, longevity, convenience and elimination of the need for adhesives.4 A good quality of life does not stem from treating the problem but helping the patients to recognise that life is beyond the defect.5
[References]
1) Kishore J, Vatsa R, Singh J et al Psychological Impact on Maxillofacial Trauma Patients - An Observational Study. J Med Life. 2020 Oct-Dec;13(4):458-462. doi: 10.25122/jml-2020-0111. PMID: 33456592; PMCID: PMC7803298.
2) Chandran R (2017) Maxillofacial Implant. A Revolution in Retention of Maxillofacial Prosthesis. J Ora Med 2017;1:1-7.
3) Wright RF, Wazen JJ, Asher ES et al Multidisciplinary treatment for an implant retained auricular prosthesis rehabilitation. N Y State Dent J. 1999 Aug-Sep;65(7):26-31. PMID: 10500406.
4) Cobein MV, Coto NP, Crivello Junior O et al Retention systems for extraoral maxillofacial prosthetic implants: a critical review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017 Oct;55(8):763-769. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.04.012. Epub 2017 May 25. PMID: 28552609.
5) Tam CK, McGrath CP, Ho SM et al Psychosocial and quality of life outcomes of prosthetic auricular rehabilitation with CAD/CAM technology. Int J Dent. 2014;2014:393571. doi: 10.1155/2014/393571. Epub 2014 Mar 31. PMID: 24799904; PMCID: PMC3988852.