Dental technology and hearing acoustics?
CADdent opens up new horizons with customized earmolds
In the ever-evolving world of hearing acoustics, a trend is emerging which points to a close relationship with dental technology. Interestingly, some of the leading hearing care laboratories have their roots in dental laboratories and are still active in both industries today. This historical connection forms a solid basis for innovation and quality, which is at the heart of our efforts at CADdent.
Innovation meets tradition: titanium and ceramic otoplatics at CADdent
We at CADdent have recently noticed that there is an increasing demand for titanium earmolds. Our extensive experience in processing titanium using the LaserMelting process inspired us to implement this customer request after an intensive test phase. Today, as a reliable partner, we offer our customers a specialized service which focuses on high-end earmolds made of titanium and ceramic.This expansion of our offer range complements the traditional material portfolio of otoplastics laboratories - consisting of acrylic, silicone or Thermotec® - with high-quality alternatives.
Titanium earmolds represent a new era in hearing acoustics. Thanks to their high strength and stability, they can be made extremely thin - with wall thicknesses of 0.3 mm - making them suitable for even the narrowest hearing canals. The outstanding biocompatibility of titanium makes these appliances the first choice for people with intolerances to conventional earmolds. They also offer an elegant design which remains intact over time, are easy to clean and are virtually weightless thanks to their low density. Our technology enables us to produce even complex and intricate structures in the shortest possible time and dispatch them by express delivery - usually on the second working day after receipt of the order by e-mail to prototyping@caddent.eu.
In addition to the choice between matt and polished visible and external surfaces, we offer our titanium earmolds in a wide range of colors. The unique shades are created by precisely controlling the thickness of the oxide layer on the titanium surface. This technique creates different light refractions, allowing the earmolds to shine in magical colors - without compromising the excellent biocompatibility of the material. These color options allow for customization which reflects the wearer's personal style and preferences as a modern accessory while ensuring health compatibility.
The advantages of ceramic earmolds
Our ceramic earmolds represent an innovative breakthrough in terms of biocompatibility and sustainability. These earmolds, free of metal and plastic, offer particularly natural sound conduction thanks to their ceramic properties, which are comparable to the properties of human bone (Ca-hydroxyapatite). This naturalness ensures an optimized hearing experience which comes close to the special characteristics of the human sense of hearing.
The ceramic earmolds from CADdent not only offer a pleasant feel, but are also characterized by their thermal resistance - they maintain body temperature for longer and therefore do not feel uncomfortably cold. Their exceptional strength and high resistance to cleaning agents, chemicals and temperature changes far exceed the properties of conventional plastic earmolds. In addition, this material prevents the earmolds from becoming discolored by cerumen, which makes them particularly durable and easy to care for.
Thanks to advanced Lithoz technology, we are able to manufacture even the most complex earmold structures from ceramics such as zirconium dioxide or aluminium oxide with the highest precision. This technological expertise enables us to offer individual solutions which are perfectly tailored to the needs and wishes of our customers.
With our ceramic earmolds, you can rely on a combination of naturalness, durability and individual style - perfectly tailored to your personal needs and requirements.
CADdent: Your flexible manufacturing partner
Our decades of experience in dental technology and in the processing of high-performance materials such as titanium and ceramic make us the ideal partner in the field of hearing acoustics. We offer not only additive, but also subtractive manufacturing processes and can respond flexibly to individual customer requirements - also thanks to rapid prototyping.
Contact us
Do you have any questions or special requests? Would you like to order earmolds in titanium or ceramic? We are just an e-mail away (prototyping@caddent.eu) and look forward to hearing from you.