Repair of whole auricular defects with implant-plasty and prosthesis / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To repair the whole auricular defects with implant-plasty and prosthesis technique. The indications, complications and implant sites of this method were discussed.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In reconstruction of the whole auricular defect, the self-developed pure titanium implants, specialized for plastic surgery, were used for intra-osseous fixation for retaining the artificial ear. 10 cases were treated with this method.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Follow-up of three years demonstrated that this implant system, with stable function, could generate osseointegration and be used as an abutment of intra-osseous fixation to retain the auricular prosthesis for a long time.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The operation is simple and convenient with little trauma and short-term of treatment. The artificial ear has lifelike appearance, proper color and satisfactory effects. This technique has wide indications and is worth popularization.</p>