Management of Peri-Implant Hypertrophic Scarring for an Ear Prosthesis.

The clinical report describes a case of a 14-year-old patient with a traumatic amputation of the left auricle and severe hypertrophic scarring. The management of peri-implant soft tissue was challenging, but successful in the rehabilitation of a patient with auricular prosthesis retained by implants. The prosthesis restored the patient's facial aesthetics and contributed not only to function, but also to psychosocial well-being.

A surgical guide for craniofacial implant placement for an implant-retained auricular prosthesis.

Craniofacial implants provide excellent stability and retention for auricular prosthetic rehabilitation. Accurate location of implants is important to achieve optimal prosthetic results. This article describes an alternative procedure for fabricating an acrylic resin surgical template for craniofacial implant placement with the assistance of a 6-inch contour duplication gauge.