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Canal Mold: |
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Canal Lock Mold: Shown in Brown Lucite The canal lock mold is similar to the canal mold with an added protrusion in the concha. It’s designed to be small and inconspicuous like a canal mold, but with better retention. The canal lock is recommended for those with mild or moderate hearing loss. |
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Exact Fit (EF) Mold: The exact fit mold utilizes stereo lithography to scan an impression and rapidly produce a virtual shell style. Exact fit styles include OTE, shell, half shell, direct tube, canal, canal lock, skeleton, and semi-skeleton. Exact fit molds are available in a clear material only. |
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Half Shell Mold: Shown in Brown Lucite The half shell mold offers a comfortable and lightweight fit. Its size provides easy insertion and removal. Because of its smaller size and lack of a helix area, the half shell is not recommended for fitting severe hearing losses. The half shell mold is suited for mild or moderate hearing loss. |
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Non-Occluding Mold: Type A shown in Flesh Lucite Non-occluding molds provide a retention ring for the tube without filling the ear entirely. The canal portion is finished with material throughout the length of the tube. Non-occluding molds are recommended for patients with normal hearing to 1500 Hz, or for those who use tinnitus maskers or cros instruments. Non-occluding molds come in A, B, J or G molds. |
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Receiver Mold: Shown in Blue Lucite The receiver mold is used with an external receiver that is snapped into the mold. Appropriate applications include: body aids, stethoscopes, anesthesiologists, and other listening molds. The receiver mold is appropriate for moderate to profound hearing loss. |
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Semi-Skeleton Mold: Shown in Orange Lucite The semi-skeleton mold is lightweight and discreet, and provides good retention for most ears. Appropriate for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, the semi-skeleton is recommended for ears with distorted or flat concha areas, or for those with limited dexterity who require easier insertion. |








