Traditional earmolds are still considered a standard procedure at hearing care visits. Although proven and used for decades, they fail to provide a comprehensive and comfortable service. It's high time we talked about a breakthrough in modern technology that could change how we approach ear impressions. And this is where Otoscan takes the gauntlet.
People tend to dislike the feeling of water entering their ears when swimming. Now, imagine silicone making its way right into your ear canal. It's far from pleasant, and yet it still happens when you're in the process of getting your hearing device.
First, a hearing care provider fills the inside of your ear with a playdough-like material and waits for it to harden. After a few minutes, they must remove the mold, which may feel harsh to sensitive skin.
Also, it doesn't always go smoothly. If your ear canal turns out to be complex, with its natural ups and downs, the hardened impression might prove tricky to remove or even get stuck altogether if you're unlucky.
Last but not least, while the molding gets pulled out, it might inadvertently change its shape, thus disfiguring your ear impression. A proper fit is essential to one's comfort with hearing devices, so precision and accuracy should not be taken lightly.
Then why go through all the trouble at all?
Otoscan is a method of obtaining an ear impression using 3D scanning, which means that it produces a precise image that remains 100% true to the natural shape of the ear canal. The imaging accounts for every nook and cranny, allowing for the best fit of your hearing device. Otoscan will enable you to pick the most modern model suited to your preferences.
The Otoscan system consists of a headphones-like headband and a wand inserted into the ear. But make no mistake—the tool is used by a hearing care provider in a manner that prevents minimal contact with you ear canal. The process is painless and much more comfortable than filling your ear canal with silicone.
The device works extremely fast—within minutes, it determines the needed dimensions and produces a clear 3D image of the ear canal. Since Otoscan saves so much time, patients tend to feel more relaxed during their visit. Also, the method appears to significantly reduce the need for follow-up appointments.
As a patient, you don't like being kept in the dark regarding your health. Naturally, you have every right to understand the procedures and exams performed. Otoscan takes care of that aspect for you, as it presents the camera image on a connected computer screen so you can see the entire 3D scanning process. Not only is it highly informative and reassuring, but it is also simply fascinating!
The Otoscan system allows specialists to send the 3D image immediately after the exam. Once the impression reaches a manufacturer, they can begin working on your personalized order immediately. There's no need to provide them with a physical molding of the ear canal because the 3D image is highly detailed and ensures all the information needed to produce your hearing device.
Otoscan is becoming a more and more common system at hearing care clinics. If you want to make an appointment and get a properly fitted, state-of-the-art hearing device book a visit using form below. Fill out the form below to receive the hearing care your ears fully deserve.
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