[Repair of whole auricular defects with implant-plasty and prosthesis].

[OBJECTIVE] To repair the whole auricular defects with implant-plasty and prosthesis technique. The indications, complications and implant sites of this method were discussed.

[METHODS] In reconstruction of the whole auricular defect, the self-developed pure titanium implants, specialized for plastic surgery, were used for intra-osseous fixation for retaining the artificial ear. 10 cases were treated with this method.

[RESULTS] Follow-up of three years demonstrated that this implant system, with stable function, could generate osseointegration and be used as an abutment of intra-osseous fixation to retain the auricular prosthesis for a long time.

[CONCLUSION] The operation is simple and convenient with little trauma and short-term of treatment. The artificial ear has lifelike appearance, proper color and satisfactory effects. This technique has wide indications and is worth popularization.