Creation of an external ear remains one of the most challenging dilemmas for reconstructive
surgeons. Between the thin soft tissue envelope surrounding an intricate, flexible framework …

An auricular prosthesis is an artificial substitute for malformed, lost, or removed parts of the
pinna. In the German and Scandinavian linguistic area, the word episthesis is preferred in …

Craniofacial prostheses, also known as epistheses, are artificial substitutes for facial defects.
The breakthrough for rehabilitation of facial defects with implant-retained prostheses came …

This article proposes less‐invasive subperiosteal bone‐bonding devices capable of
realizing rapid osseointegration and the acquisition of fundamental knowledge required for …

Reconstruction of the microtic ear remains one of the most challenging procedures
encountered by the reconstructive surgeon. The use of autogenous rib cartilage continues to …

In this study we investigated the histological, biochemical, and integrative features of the
neocartilage using swine auricular chondrocytes photoencapsulated into two poly (ethylene …

Implants in craniofacial reconstructions improve prostheses retention and stability, comfort,
and safety for the patient. According to biomechanical principles, the treatment success …

We report the outcomes of a single-stage, surface-mounted implant used as a bone-anchor
for prosthetic reconstruction of complex facial defects. The implant used differs from other …

Background: The authors performed two-stage ear reconstruction using autogenous costal
cartilage alone or combined with canaloplasty of the acoustic meatus to improve the …

Background: Auricular deformity presents a formidable challenge for the reconstructive
surgeon, and osseointegrated auricular reconstruction provides a safe and reliable option …