Using a smartphone three dimensional scanning application (Polycam) to three dimensionally print an ear cast: A technique

Abstract

This technique describes the use of a smartphone application for scanning an ear for 3-dimensional (3D) printing of an auricular prosthesis cast. The intact ear was scanned by using a smartphone and a 3D scan application (Polycam). The standard tessellation language (STL) file of the 3D data was used to produce a mirror image of the ear, which was sent to the 3D printing center where a resin cast was printed. This technique is harmless for the patient compared with radiological imaging methods, more comfortable, and cost-effective and is straightforward for the maxillofacial prosthodontist.