Abstract
The fabrication of auricular prostheses is traditionally time consuming, and the definitive esthetic appearance is highly skill dependent. A method of creating the wax pattern for an auricular prosthesis by using optical scanning and 3D printing is described. A digital scan of the unaffected ear is used for computer-aided design and manufacturing of a mold for casting the wax pattern of the prosthesis. The process is efficient and increases the predictability of the esthetic outcome.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 708-713 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry |
| Volume | 125 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 29 Jun 2020 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- n/a OA procedure