On the one side are products so minute, with S-tubes so thin, transparent and comfortable, that were it not for your improved hearing, you wouldn't even notice they were there. At the other end of the spectrum are the variety of colors and attractive designs that give your hearing instrument the status of a fashion accessory or a piece of jewellry.

Working together we will find the right hearing instrument that is cosmetically pleasing in appearance and that fits your hearing needs.

There are several different styles of hearing instruments, not to mention the multiple design and colour options. Each hearing instrument is designed and fitted to each person?s hearing needs. The place where hearing instruments are worn is the simplest way of categorising the different types. Basically, hearing instruments are worn in the ear, or behind the ear.

• ITE is the abbreviation for hearing instruments worn "In-the-ear." ITEs are often called "custom" hearing instruments because they need to be custom-made to fit each individual ear.
• BTE is the abbreviation for "behind-the-ear".

Custom (ITE) hearing instruments are used for mild to severe hearing loss. Custom instruments sit entirely within the ear and are fitted individually based on an impression of the wearer's ear. The picture below illustrates the range of styles from the so-called Micro-CIC instrument, which fits completely in the ear canal to the full-shell hearing instrument, which completely fills the bowl of the ear. 

Behind-the-ear systems can be open or closed. Closed means that the fitted earmould almost completely fills the outer ear and ear canal. They are versatile and suitable for a variety of hearing losses. Conventional BTEs offer more power and can be more inconspicuous. They may offer easier handling because they are larger.

The earmould connects a BTE instrument to the ear and is individually shaped for each wearer. It is important because it fulfills multiple functions for acoustics and better hearing. One of the most important tasks of the earmould is to conduct the amplified sound to the eardrum. It also improves the positioning and hold of the hearing instrument behind the ear. An important aspect of the earmould is to seal the auditory canal. This acts as a block and prevents acoustic feedback; the annoying high pitched whistling often associated with hearing instruments.

There are numerous state-of-the-art hearing instruments available with different styles, features, and cosmetic solutions that can greatly enhance your daily life without hindering your individual lifestyle.

But all hearing instruments have certain characteristics in common. They are made to selectively increase the volume of the sounds you want to hear. They can make soft sounds audible, while at the same time making moderate or loud sounds comfortable, thus providing relief in both noisy and quiet situations. No hearing instrument can solve every hearing problem or restore normal hearing, but they are designed to provide amplification so that you can hear and understand better.

A hearing instrument is basically a miniature amplification system with the following components:

• A microphone
• An amplifier (most employ digital signal processing)
• A miniature loudspeaker called a receiver
• Either a custom formed earmould made from acrylic or silicon, or individual shell for custom instruments
• A battery

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