Computer-aided design and 3D printing in maxillofacial prosthodontics: A case of auricular rehabilitation

• Author Details:   
• Sadaf Kazmi
• Shivani Aditi ^*
• Sumit Kumar Roy
• Ujjal Chatterjee
• Neeta Sinha

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The replacement of lost or damaged craniofacial structures is a vital aspect of maxillofacial prosthodontics, as it not only restores facial esthetics but also provides psychological reassurance to the patient. This article presents a case report of a patient with a right-sided unilateral auricular defect rehabilitated with a silicone prosthesis fabricated using computer-aided techniques. A conventional impression of the contralateral ear (left) was obtained, and the resulting model was scanned using an optical surface capture device. The digital image was then mirror-imaged with the aid of computer-aided design (CAD) software and subsequently fabricated through three-dimensional (3D) printing.