BHM-Bone Conduction Hearing Systems

Bone conduction hearing aids are a type of hearing device designed to help individuals with hearing loss by utilizing bone conduction to transmit sound. Unlike traditional hearing aids that use air conduction to deliver sound to the ear canal, bone conduction hearing aids bypass the outer and middle ear and directly stimulate the inner ear (cochlea) through vibrations in the bones of the skull.

Here's how bone conduction hearing aids work:

1. Sound Transmission: The bone conduction hearing aid picks up sounds from the environment using a microphone or another audio source.

2. Bone Conduction: Instead of delivering the sound through the ear canal, the hearing aid converts the sound into vibrations.

3. Vibrations: These vibrations are then transmitted through the bones of the skull and directly stimulate the cochlea, which is the hearing organ in the inner ear.

4. Auditory Nerve: The cochlea sends electrical signals to the auditory nerve, which carries the signals to the brain for interpretation, allowing the person to perceive sound.

Bone conduction hearing aids are particularly useful for individuals with certain types of hearing loss, such as conductive hearing loss or single-sided deafness (SSD). Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with sound conduction through the outer or middle ear, and bone conduction can help bypass the affected areas.

In some cases, bone conduction hearing aids can also be attached to special headbands or glasses frames for individuals who cannot wear traditional hearing aids due to conditions like chronic ear infections or congenital ear malformations.

It's important to note that bone conduction hearing aids may not be suitable for all types of hearing loss, and a proper hearing evaluation by an audiologist is necessary to determine the most appropriate hearing aid solution for an individual's specific hearing needs.

If you or someone you know is interested in bone conduction hearing aids, it's essential to consult with our hearing healthcare professional or audiologist, who can provide personalized recommendations and assistance in selecting the right hearing aid based on individual needs and preferences.