Sven Maričić

Auricular epithesis: Auricular Epithesis

INTRODUCTION Tumors of the ear are relatively common and usually affect older people. If the tumor is small, a cure can be achieved by total excision and primary closure of the defect. Larger tumors require partial or full amputation of the ear, which negatively affects the aesthetics of the face. For older patients with additional comorbidities, we prefer reconstruction with an epithesis to plastic surgery. We manufacture the epithesis by means of threedimensional (3D) additive manufacturing (AM) technology. The advantages of this approach are a substantially shorter project cycle, with decreased time required to manufacture the epithesis, and excellent results with respect to comfort, aesthetics, and ease of use.

Application of the CAD/CAM System in the Production of the Anatomic Insole

CAD technology has introduced a turning point in the way of design. In the period before the introduction of computer systems, drafts were traditionally made by pen and each mistake meant erasing, whereas bigger mistakes often required re-creation of the anatomical documentation. The closely linked development of CAD/CAM technology marked the upturn in obtaining the anatomic shape and its creation. This article gives a brief insight into 3D digitization in the field of making the anatomic insole.