A new method for training of ear framework creation by silicon dental impression material

This article presents the novel method of training of creating cartilage framework for total ear reconstruction in microtia. Replica of costal cartilage harvested for real surgery was simulated by silicon dental impression material. Carving of framework was done with wood carving instruments. Silico...

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Main Authors: Sandeep M Thadani, Parit S Ladani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2012;volume=45;issue=1;spage=134;epage=137;aulast=Thadani