Hearing Aid Styles
Hearing aids are available in four basic styles designed to meet most hearing needs. The first three are referred to as custom hearing aids because an impression is taken of the ear opening and the shell of the hearing aid is manufactured according to this impression. |
Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
The smallest of the hearing instruments, these are custom-made to fit deeply inside your ear canal so that they are practically invisible.
In-the-Canal (ITC)
These are also custom-made and small enough to fit almost entirely in your ear canal. They can be hardly noticeable.
In-the-Ear (ITE)
These are custom-made hearing aids made to fit within the external ear. They are the most widely recommended style.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and Open Fit
These fit comfortably behind the ear and are attached to either a custom ear-mold or a special open tip and tube that directs sound from the instrument into the ear. BTE and Open Fit models are versatile and can fit a variety of hearing losses. | |
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