The use of a laser-level paralleling device for the fabrication of a unilateral auricular prosthesis

J Prosthet Dent. 2014 May;111(5):437-9. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2013.09.026. Epub 2014 Jan 17.

Abstract

This article describes the use of a laser-level paralleling device for the fabrication of a unilateral auricular prosthesis. Traditional methods require use of calipers to obtain orientation of contralateral auricular anatomy, which in turn can be difficult to replicate on the patient. The purpose of this clinical report is to describe a simple means to record unilateral auricular anatomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anatomic Landmarks / anatomy & histology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
  • Ear Neoplasms / surgery
  • Ear, External* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lasers*
  • Magnets
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Design / instrumentation*
  • Prosthesis Retention / instrumentation