Management of Peri-Implant Hypertrophic Scarring for an Ear Prosthesis

J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Nov;28(8):e777-e778. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003976.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / surgery*
  • Ear, External* / injuries
  • Ear, External* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Implantation*