Creating an adaptable anterior margin for an implant-retained auricular prosthesis

Achieving complete adaptation of the anterior margin of an auricular prosthesis often presents a challenge. Conventional solutions to this problem address soft tissue movements at static positions and do not necessarily reflect how the margin will adapt throughout a complete range of motion of the mandible and head. A technique is presented for creating an adaptable margin for an auricular prosthesis throughout a complete range of motion. This technique can be applied once adaptation of the diagnostic wax margin to the master cast is successful. (J Prosthet Dent 2001;86:233-40.)