Sudipta Kar’s Modification Of Ear Prosthesis-An Inexpensive Management Of Microtia

Research Article
Sudipta Kar
DOI: 
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Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Microtia, ear, auricular, prosthesis,
Abstract: 

Introduction: Microtia is considered as a congenital anomaly of ear manifested by a small, abnormally shaped auricle. It is usually accompanied by a narrow, blocked or absent auditory canal. This case report delineates the fabrication of an auricular prosthesis in an inexpensive innovative manner aiming to help lots of economically challenged patient. Patient: A 25 yrs old male dental student reported to Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences, Kolkata, and West Bengal, India having microtia of left ear. Discussion: Fabrication of aesthetically acceptable ear prosthesis presents a unique challenge to a dental surgeon in the form of inexpensive palliative care. Conclusion: The present article tries to illuminate an innovative inexpensive way of auricular prosthesis fabrication.