KELOWNA BONE ANCHORED HEARING AIDS
Bone Anchored Hearing Systems in Kelowna and the Okanagan
Bone Anchored Hearing Systems in Kelowna and the Okanagan
Bone anchored hearing systems help you hear more clearly when traditional hearing aids are not a good fit for your ears or your hearing needs. These systems use bone conduction to deliver sound directly to your inner ear, bypassing areas that are not transmitting sound well.
You may be a candidate if you live with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, single sided deafness, or chronic ear conditions that make wearing conventional hearing aids uncomfortable.
Our clinic provides bone anchored hearing system assessments and long term care for people in Kelowna, across the Okanagan, and for those traveling from Kamloops.
How Bone Anchored Hearing Systems Can Help You
Bone anchored hearing systems focus on reducing the effort it takes to listen so you can stay present in daily life.
You may notice:
- Clearer speech, especially in busy or noisy environments
- Sound that feels more natural and less distorted
- Greater comfort with an open ear canal
- Fewer issues related to moisture, irritation, or recurring ear infections
- Improved awareness of sounds around you if you hear from one side
These outcomes support your energy, attention, and ease throughout the day.
How Bone Anchored Hearing Systems Work
Bone anchored hearing systems send sound vibrations through the bone of your skull directly to your inner ear. Your inner ear processes these vibrations as sound, even when your ear canal or middle ear cannot transmit sound effectively.
Some systems use a small implant placed behind your ear, while others attach externally without surgery. During your assessment, you will review which approach best fits your hearing needs, anatomy, and comfort level.
If surgery is part of your care plan, it is typically completed as an outpatient procedure and coordinated with an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
Surgical Bone Anchored Hearing Systems
Surgical bone anchored hearing systems use a small implant placed into the bone behind your ear. This implant creates a stable pathway for sound vibrations to reach your inner ear, supporting consistent sound clarity and speech understanding.
Your audiologist works closely with the surgical team before and after the procedure to support healing, device programming, and long term care.
These systems can also be used non surgically on a temporary basis, including for pediatric care, by placing the sound processor on a soft band rather than an implant. This allows children to access sound through bone conduction while they grow or while longer term options are being considered.
Surgical bone anchored hearing systems include options from:
Oticon Medical
Oticon Medical offers implant based bone anchored hearing systems designed for direct bone conduction.
Ponto
Ponto uses a small implant placed behind your ear to deliver sound vibrations through the bone. It is commonly recommended for conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and single sided deafness.
Sentio
Sentio is part of Oticon Medical’s bone anchored system lineup and may be discussed during your assessment depending on your hearing profile and availability.
Cochlear
Cochlear offers two implant based bone anchored hearing system options.
Cochlear BAHA
Cochlear BAHA systems use an implanted connection behind the ear to transmit sound vibrations directly to your inner ear.
Osia
Osia is an active bone conduction implant that sits fully under the skin. You may be a candidate depending on your anatomy, hearing needs, and medical considerations.
Non Surgical Bone Anchored Hearing Systems
MED-EL ADHEAR is a fully non surgical bone anchored hearing system that attaches behind your ear using an adhesive adapter rather than an implant.
ADHEAR may be considered for adults who are not surgical candidates or who want to explore bone conduction hearing without surgery. Adhesive systems require daily management and skin tolerance, which means they are not typically the first choice for pediatric use.
Bone Anchored Hearing Systems for Single Sided Deafness
If you hear from one ear, a bone anchored hearing system can help you access sounds from your non hearing side by transmitting them through the skull to your hearing inner ear. This improves your awareness of your surroundings and helps sound feel more balanced as you move through your day.
Bone Anchored Hearing System Assessments in Kelowna and Across the Okanagan
Your assessment includes hearing testing, a review of your medical history, and a guided conversation about which bone anchored hearing system may support you best. You will have time to ask questions and understand your options before making any decisions.
People regularly travel to our Kelowna clinic from surrounding communities, including Vernon, Penticton, Osoyoos, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Salmon Arm, and Kamloops.
If you live outside Kelowna, we can also help coordinate referrals and follow up care closer to home when appropriate.
To book a bone anchored hearing system assessment, please contact our clinic at (236) 420-0294.
