Prosthodontic avenue for rehabilitation of an auricular defect- a case report

The most common congenital auricular defect is microtia. Some patients do not prefer surgical intervention and may not be able to afford very expensive treatment. A silicone based auricular prosthesis was fabricated at a very low cost. This article presents an outline of the procedure invoved in constructing an ear prosthesis to reduce disfigurement and restore the social functioning of the patient.