Preoperative auricular wax pattern duplication for surgical template fabrication.

Craniofacial implants have been shown to provide excellent stability and retention for auricular prosthodontic rehabilitation. The locations of implant placement are critical to achieve optimal prosthetic results. This article describes a procedure for fabricating a surgical template from a diagnostic wax-up of an ear without destroying the wax pattern. A full-contour template can assist in proper positioning of craniofacial implants, which in turn can complement the prosthetic result.