Temporal Bone
Mastering “The Mystic Mastoid” Part 1
The dissection of artificial temporal bones
By Dr Prashant M Naik · 5 min readRead →
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Basic Model — Mastoid Bone
Where everyone begins. Learn to hold the drill, identify the landmarks and open the mastoid safely — your first hundred hours live here.
Advance Model — Complete Bone
The complete bone with the middle and inner ear in place — for the advanced surgeries, and for every exam that matters.
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Temporal Bone
Ear canal, membrane & ossicles
Look down the canal of the temporal bone model — chorda tympani and ossicular detail included.
Temporal Bone
Sigmoid sinus, nerves & dura
Colour-true vessels and nerve pathways run through the bone, exactly where surgery will find them.
Middle Ear
Facial nerve & vascular anatomy
The complete middle ear cleft with facial nerve and vessels for decompression and re-routing work.
Rhinology
Soft-tissue nose & nasal cavity
Lifelike external nose over the full sinonasal anatomy — scope it as you would a patient.
Laryngology
Glottis with replaceable lesions
The larynx model's endoscopic view — cassettes simulate nodules, polyps and webs for excision practice.
Otology
Silicone pinna & canal
A soft, lifelike ear for endoscopic ear surgery, canal work and examination training.
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KBI SkillBridge
Basic 3D Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop
One-day, faculty-led hands-on workshop · Dates & fees on the registration page
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Advanced Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop
One-day, faculty-led hands-on workshop · Dates & fees on the registration page
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Cochlear Implant Surgery Workshop
One-day, faculty-led hands-on workshop · Dates & fees on the registration page
Glimpses from our first KBI SkillBridge workshop
Advanced Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop
2 October 2026 · KBI Skill Lab, Andheri East, Mumbai · Under the aegis of AOI Mumbai West, ahead of Mumbai Manthan 3.0 — every delegate drilled their own 3D temporal bone model under faculty guidance.
Why Artificial Bone
- Essential Skills for Surgical ProceduresMastering the anatomy of the temporal bone, larynx and paranasal sinuses is crucial before performing surgical procedures.
- The Need for 3D Simulation ModelsWhile cadaveric dissection is ideal, it is often unavailable. Realistic 3D models provide a superior alternative for surgical training.
- Highly Detailed Temporal Bone ModelEach artificial temporal bone replicates internal and external anatomy — practice mastoid surgeries, facial nerve decompression and cochlear implant insertion.
- Accurate 3D Paranasal Sinus ModelWith over 90% anatomical accuracy, detailed sinus structures and soft tissue enhance surgical training precision.
100%
Safety in temporal bone laboratory
90%
Value for surgical experience
94%
External anatomical features
85%
Internal anatomical features
92%
Drill response vs cadaver temporal bone
World-Class Faculty
Learn from faculty members who bring a blend of theory and practice, and real-world examples relevant to your learning experience.
Dr. Milind Kirtane
MS, DORL, DSc (Hon.) — Padma Shri Awardee
Consulting ENT Surgeon at P. D. Hinduja National Hospital, Breach Candy and Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, and Honorary Surgeon at King Edward Memorial Hospital. One of India's most respected cochlear implant surgeons and a pioneer of ENT surgical teaching.
Dr. Prashant Naik
MS (ENT), DLO — ENT Specialist
Creator of a precise 3D-printed replica of the temporal bone. Active member of the AAO-HNSF and the Politzer Society, and peer reviewer for the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery journal. Runs hands-on dissection workshops and manages an open-access temporal bone dissection lab for aspiring and established otologists.
Guest Faculty
Visiting professors & senior surgeons
Each workshop edition brings visiting national and international faculty for station teaching and live demonstration. Faculty for upcoming editions are announced on the registration page.
Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop Feedback
“For the first time I have operated on 3D printed Temporal Bone and I gained lots of knowledge dissecting on temporal bone, performing 14 different surgeries. I will advocate to future generations of otologist to avail such type of workshop whenever the opportunity comes.”
Dr. M Rachana
“Bone texture is very much similar to normal Temporal bone and we have dissected very nicely and able to see all the structures, inner ear structures very well”
Dr. D Venkatesh
“Extremely impressed with the quality of the temporal bone. It is almost mimicking the normal temporal bone like we are dissecting the patient's temporal bone on table.”
Dr. Shakuntala Ghosh
“Highlight of the workshop is knowledge and the profound experience of workshop director Dr Prashant sir. He gave very in detailed new tips which are very helpful for any otologist.”
Dr. N Mahesh
“Very useful innovation especially for the Junior ENT surgeons. They will get acquainted with the anatomy of the temporal bone. Even for senior, we are able to know how this temporal bone feels and will be very helpful while teaching the same to our juniors.”
Dr. D Madhusudhan
“It is very good learning session. This is the first time that I have attended such type of workshop.”
Dr. G Shyam
What Our Learners Are Saying
"3D printed temporal bone is really a nice tool to learn .It is a new chapter in training the younger generation."
Dr. P Ramakrishna
“Very useful innovation especially for the Junior ENT surgeons. They will get acquainted with the anatomy of the temporal bone. Even for senior, we are able to know how this temporal bone feels and will be very helpful while teaching the same to our juniors.”
Dr. D Madhusudhan
“Extremely impressed with the quality of the temporal bone. It is almost mimicking the normal temporal bone like we are dissecting the patient's temporal bone on table.”
Dr. Shakuntala Ghosh
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