Fabrication of an auricular prosthesis using computed tomography and rapid prototyping technique
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, cilt.20, sa.4, ss.1169-1172, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0b013e3181acdb95
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1169-1172
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Auricular prosthesis, rapid prototyping
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This article describes the use of computed tomography and rapid prototyping method to produce a wax pattern of a missing ear. Computed tomographic scans were obtained from the patient, and a three-dimensional digital image was produced using a computer-aided design software. Then, the image of the present ear was extracted, and its mirror image was obtained with the software. The pattern of the inverted three-dimensional cast was produced using a rapid prototyping machine. The cast was duplicated in wax of identical dimensions and shape of the opposing ear, and the auricular prosthesis was fabricated with traditional methods. Copyright © 2009 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.