Exam Preview for 37690: Customizing Patient Fittings with Earmolds

Customizing Patient Fittings with Earmolds

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1. What are the 3 most important areas of the ear impression for retention? Concha bowl, helix, and ear canal Pinna, ear canal, inter-tragal notch Ear lobe, pinna, helix Ear canal, helix, and middle ear
2. Earmold _____ may help improve retention in the ear. Vents Locks Handles Color
3. Patient reports of occlusion may be resolved by: Reducing the vent diameter Enlarging the vent diameter Adding Hydrashield to the earmold Adding a lacquer finish to the earmold
4. Earmolds are NOT available to be ordered in which style? CIC Full shell IIC Canal
5. What is an attribute of Digital SLS/hard acrylic earmold material? Easy to modify Creates a tight seal Flexible material Ideal for harder skin/canal textures