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Earmolds Primer: Custom Earmolds Essentials

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1.  What style is the best option for power BTE hearing aids? Advanced design free field Shell Cros B Cros C

2.  Which of the following materials is not recommended for soft pinna? Soft vinyl Acrylic Heat cure acrylic Hard acrylic concha with soft silicone

3.  Which of the following features is not considered as an advantage of silicone materials for pediatric application? Safety Comfort for prolonged use Tolerance for growth Clear appearance by default

4.  Which material is not recommended for pediatric application? Silicone Soft vinyl Acrylic Polyethylene

5.  Which material is prone to shrinkage? Acrylic Heat-cure acrylic Silicone Soft vinyl

6.  Which occluding earmold style does not provide retention feature? Shell Skeleton Canal Canal-Loc

7.  Which of the following is not an essential feature of ear an impression? Helix Tragus Concha Lobule

8.  Which of the following is applicable for excessive mandibular action? Skeleton Semi-skeleton Hollow Canal Cros A

9.  Which of the following earmold style is recommended for flat concha rim? Semi-skeleton Skeleton Shell Cros C

10.  When taking an ear mold impression, it is recommended to have at least a minimum ___ of the tragal cartilage. 1/2 3/4 1/3 None of the above.