One technique involves making a mold in the shape desired for the child's ear from dental compound and attaching it to the ear with methylmethacrylate glue.
Ear molding is reported to be about 85% effective when it is started within six weeks after the baby's birth.
The chief disadvantage of ear molding is its ineffectiveness in treating ear deformities characterized by the absence of skin and cartilage rather than distorted shape.
Some ear deformities in children, including protruding ears and Stahl's deformity, can be treated with ear molding in the early weeks of life, when the cartilage in the ear can be reshaped by the application of splints and Steri-Strips.
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It costs less than surgery--about $600--and is considerably less painful.
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Yes the word eardrum is a compound word. The words are ear and drum.
The ear and the mold are held in place with surgical tape and covered with a tubular bandage or ear wrap for reinforcement. The mold and tape must be worn constantly for six weeks, with a change of dressing every two weeks.
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