What is bone conduction hearing?

What is bone conduction hearing?

This method of hearing uses the natural sound conducting properties of bone. The Ponto System is an implant system for bone conduction hearing that is designed to overcome the many challenges of hearing loss.



Impact beyond better hearing

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    Learn faster1

    1. Pittman, A. Bone conduction amplification in children: Stimulation via a percutaneous abutment vs. a transcutaneous softband. Ear Hear (under review).

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    Remember more2

    2. Lunner, T. et al. (2016). Using Speech Recall in Hearing Aid Fitting and Outcome Evaluation Under Ecological Test Conditions. Ear Hear 37 Suppl. 1: 145S-154S.

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    Less effort3

    3. Bianchi, F. et al. Benefit of higher maximum force output on listening effort in bone-anchored hearing system users: a pupillometry study. Ear Hear (under review).

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The journey to hearing

What sort of things do users consider before they get a bone conduction implant? How is the implant process itself? How long does it take to get used to the new way of hearing? How do children experience it?

Questions like these are a natural part of the decision-making process and you won't be the first to ask!

Find out about the journey to hearing by reading real user experiences.

See the reactions of users trying Ponto 3

“I was blown away by how natural it sounded”


Ross Wiseman

 

See the reactions from users trying Ponto 3

 

 
Ponto 3 family

Ponto 3 sets new standards in sound processor power

 

As the most powerful family of abutment-level sound processors, Ponto 3 provides great audibility and understanding—so you can enjoy more of the sound details in your everyday life. 

Find out more about Ponto 3

I am not a crier, but when I put the Ponto on I almost started crying. I could hear. It was clear. There was no feedback, no buzzing. Then they turned on the Streamer and hooked it up with my phone. I have not looked back since.

Nancy, single-sided deafness

Enjoy clear and natural sound

Enjoy clear and natural sound

Transferring sounds to the inner ear using the natural sound conducting properties of bone completely bypasses any problems in your ear canal or middle ear.

Find out more about Ponto sound quality

Give your child a great start with Ponto

Give your child a great start

With Ponto, children have access to a world of hearing and learning. This gives them the opportunity to take an active part in classroom learning and playground games. 

Learn from other users

 

It’s been really amazing to see how he can now follow everything at school. The volume of his speech has lowered considerably, and he can concentrate more on learning since he is no longer concentrating on just listening.

Louise, mother of Reuben, single-sided deafness

Answer all calls wherever you are

Answer all calls, wherever you are

Imagine being able to answer the phone without considering your listening situation. With Ponto and the Oticon Medical Streamer, you can. The Oticon Medical Streamer sends sound directly to the sound processor and transmits your voice to the caller.

Find out about all the devices that connect to Ponto through the Oticon Medical Streamer 

Experience the Ponto 3 difference

Experience the Ponto 3 difference

If you are interested in trying the Ponto 3, you can wear it on a Ponto Softband to see the difference it could make to your hearing. This solution requires no surgery and can be used by children and adults of all ages.

Learn more about the Ponto Softband

Does your hearing loss hold you back?

Does your hearing loss hold you back? 

With a bone anchored Ponto hearing solution, many users have found it has given them a level of hearing they did not think was possible. Its clarity and sound quality lets them take part in work, school and social situations. 

Meet the Ponto users

 

 

1. Pittman, A. Bone conduction amplification in children: Stimulation via a percutaneous abutment vs. a transcutaneous softband. Ear Hear (in press).
2. Lunner, T. et al. (2016). Using Speech Recall in Hearing Aid Fitting and Outcome Evaluation Under Ecological Test Conditions. Ear Hear 37 Suppl 1: 145S-154S.
3. Bianchi, F. et al. Benefit of higher maximum force output on listening effort in bone-anchored hearing system users: a pupillometry study. Ear Hear (In press).
Depending on patient indication the perceived benefit may vary.