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Nearly Invisible Ear Machines

  •   Spandan Hearing aid Center
  •   2024-02-10

There are three main types of nearly invisible ear machines: 

  • In-the-canal (ITC): ITC hearing aids fit partially into the ear canal, making them less noticeable than traditional behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids. They are suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and offer some degree of customisation.

 

  • Completely-in-the-canal (CIC): CIC hearing aids are smaller and fit completely inside the ear canal, making them virtually invisible. They are suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and offer a higher level of customisation than ITC hearing aids.

 

  • Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC): IIC hearing aids are the smallest and most discreet type of nearly invisible ear machine. They fit deep inside the ear canal, making them virtually invisible. They are suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and offer a high level of customisation.

 

How Nearly Invisible Hearing Machines Manufactured?

Now you might be wondering how these Ear Machines are made, though the process may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer; however, sharing the generic procedure of their preparation. 

Nearly invisible ear machines are made using advanced technology that allows them to be custom-fitted to the individual wearer's ear canal. Here's how they are made and how they function:

  • Impression: An audiologist or hearing specialist will take an impression of the wearer's ear canal using a soft silicone material. This impression is used to create a mould of the ear canal.

 

  • 3D Printing: The mould is then used to create a 3D model of the ear canal, which is used to design and manufacture the custom hearing aid shell.

 

  • Component placement: The hearing aid's electronic components, including the microphone, speaker, and battery, are carefully placed inside the custom shell.

 

  • Programming: Once the hearing aid is assembled, it is programmed by the audiologist or hearing specialist to meet the wearer's specific hearing needs.

 

  • Insertion: The nearly invisible hearing aid is inserted directly into the ear canal, where it fits snugly and comfortably.