The invention relates to an alloplastic prosthesis (20) for the complete or partial reconstruction of the outer ear (22) of a patient (24). The alloplastic prosthesis comprises a plurality of shaped layers (26) stacked and joined to each other, wherein some layers are made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other layers are made of polycaprolactone (PCL); at least the outer surface of the alloplastic prosthesis comprises a plurality of pores (28) having a predefined structure and surface comprised between 0.1 mm2 and 0.2 mm2. The invention further relates to a method (100) for manufacturing the alloplastic prosthesis

Alloplastic auricle prosthesis and method for manufacturing the same

Elena Capotorto;Licia Chiudaroli;
2024-01-01

Abstract

The invention relates to an alloplastic prosthesis (20) for the complete or partial reconstruction of the outer ear (22) of a patient (24). The alloplastic prosthesis comprises a plurality of shaped layers (26) stacked and joined to each other, wherein some layers are made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and other layers are made of polycaprolactone (PCL); at least the outer surface of the alloplastic prosthesis comprises a plurality of pores (28) having a predefined structure and surface comprised between 0.1 mm2 and 0.2 mm2. The invention further relates to a method (100) for manufacturing the alloplastic prosthesis
2024
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