Aural Impression Taking

Welcome to the:

 Present Moment Solutions™ ‘Hear For Health’

Advice Bureau for:

"Aural (Ear) Impressions"

which includes:

Impression taking for:

• Hearing Aids - In The Ear
• Hearing Aid Moulds - Behind The Ear
• In-Ear Monitoring Systems
• Noise Protection Devices
• Presenters' Earmoulds
• Swim Plugs
• Communication Systems
• Covert Communication Devices

The Procedure For Aural (Ear) Impression Taking Is As Follows:

Before having an impression, the auditory canal and ear drum have to be inspected by  qualified personnel such as a Registered Hear Aid Audiologist.

If you suffer from ear irritations or have a perforation of the ear drum which should be seen on inspection of the Auditory Canal (if not found out by a short consultation), an impression must not be taken.

In cases of excessive hairs and/or excessive cerumen, otherwise known as ear wax in the Auditory Canal, it will first need to be cleaned through a process of wax and/or hair removal by a Registered Nurse, GP, or personnel who holds a certificate to conduct the wax removal procedure.

In order to protect the Ear Drum an Impression pad or Oto-Block has to be placed at the end of the External Auditory Canal in front of the Ear Drum before the impression is taken.

Impression materials consist of two components and both components of the impression material are pressed onto a mixing plate, the hand or mixed in a special (mixing) gun. Both components are quickly kneaded with a spatula or the fingers (when using the hands) until a homogenous colour is achieved.

Due to hygenic reasons the mixing with the hands is only recommended after washing ones hands, or using a hand sanitiser and in some cases the mixing with gloves can be used but not latex gloves!

Once the mixture is uniform in colour, the kneaded mass is filled into the Auditory Canal and into the Concha.

After the material has set (which can take between 2 to 3 minutes) the impression can be removed from the ear. After impression taking, the Auditory Canal has to be inspected again.

The end result should be a perfect mould or impression of your ear to which can be used to manufacture any of the above bulleted points.

And that concludes how you go through an Ear Impression Consultation.

Note: In case of ear irritations, perforated eardrums or excessive wax, you should always consult your GP before commencing with any mould or hearing aid fitting.

To Receive A Friendly And Caring Service,
Simply Call The Number Below To Arrange Your Appointment.
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Phone 0845 013 4294

or call in at:

18 Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM3 8BU, United Kingdom