A comparison of three methods to evaluate the position of an artificial ear on the deficient side of the face from a three-dimensional surface scan of patients with hemifacial microsomia.

Abstract

The method of mirroring using the outer canthi was found to result in the smallest dimensional differences between the anthropometric points on the ear and face between the normally developed and deficient sides. However, the effects of the deformity can result in limitations in relation to achieving a precise alignment of the ear to the facial tissues.

This requires further study.

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Subjects

• Anatomic Landmarks
• Cephalometry
• Ear, External
• Esthetics
• Eyelids
• Facial Asymmetry
• Humans
• Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
• Imaging, Three-Dimensional
• Lasers
• Nose
• Orbit
• Prostheses and Implants
• Prosthesis Design

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Authors

• Trevor J Coward
• Roger M Watson
• Robin Richards
• Brendan J J Scott

Publication date

2012-02-28

Journal

Journal topics

• Dentures

Language

Eng.

Copyright

The International journal of prosthodontics

Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Kings College, London, UK. trevor.coward [at] kcl.ac.uk

Release reference

Int J Prosthodont. ;25(2):160-5

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