Complete integration of technology for improved reproduction of auricular prostheses.
J Prosthet Dent
; 111(5): 430-6, 2014 May.
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| ID: mdl-24445032
The accurate reproduction of the form and surface details of missing body structures is an essential part of any successful prosthetic rehabilitation. It helps mask the prosthesis and gives confidence to the patient. This clinical report details the integration of multiple in-house digital technologies of laser scanning, rapid prototyping, and digital color scanning and formulating to improve the shape, texture, orientation, and color of auricular prostheses for 3 patients with missing unilateral ears. A structured light laser scanner was used to digitize the patient's nondefect ear. The digitized data were then manipulated in specialist software and mirrored to reflect the opposing side. A rapid prototyping machine was used to manufacture a 3-dimensional (3D) model of the soft tissue required. This 3D mirrored ear model allowed the accurate reproduction of missing soft tissue. A color spectrometer was used to accurately reproduce the skin tones digitally and physically.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Prótesis e Implantes
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Diseño de Prótesis
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Oído Externo
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Prosthet Dent
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos