Facilitation of facial prosthesis placement with tattoo markers: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2007 May;97(5):256-60. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2007.03.007.

Abstract

Proper repeatable alignment of an adhesive-retained auricular prosthesis may be a difficult challenge. Usually anatomical undercuts, tissue remnants, and scars are used as references to secure a facial prosthesis and provide retention and stability. Repeated application may be hindered when none of these references is present. This clinical report describes a method of using tattoo marks as references to repeatably align the facial prosthesis of a patient with a skin flap reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery*
  • Ear, External*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis Design / methods*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tattooing*
  • Treatment Outcome