Authors (including presenting author) :
CM Li (1), CME Wong (1), SHI Chung (1), SWV Chan (1), TC Chu (1)
Affiliation :
(1) Department of ENT, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Introduction :
Audiology Centre, Department of ENT, Queen Elizabeth Hospital set up the first 3D Ear Mould Printing Laboratory in Hospital Authority in November 2019. The 3D Printing System was installed for the production of customized ear moulds for use with hearing aids. With the new technology, patients’ ear moulds are digitally designed and printed with precision, enhancing service quality and patient satisfaction.
Objectives :
To improve ear mould service quality by (1) enhancing ear mould fitting accuracy, (2) reducing ear mould collection time, (3) simplifying process for ear mould remake.
Methodology :
This is a sharing of 3D Ear Mould Printing in comparison with traditional ear mould making methods. Both methods will be introduced, compared and contrasted. Advantages of 3D Ear Mould Printing will be discussed.
Result & Outcome :
The transformation to 3D Ear Mould Printing has huge positive impact for our patients; The waiting time for ear mould collection is significantly reduced due to a much faster production process. The high precision of 3D printed ear moulds ensured patient’s fitting comfort, making additional modifications unnecessary. The digital storage of ear mould data allows quick and easy ear mould remake if required in the future. 3D Ear Mould Printing has improved the quality of Audiology services to our patients with better precision and work management.
