Cytokine expression profile in the bone-anchored hearing system: 12-week results from a prospective randomized, controlled study.

Objective: To study the effect of implanting the percutaneous bone-anchored hearing system (BAHS) itself and inflammation of the peri-abutment skin warrant clarification. In this study, we aimed to acquire further insight into the immune responses related to BAHS surgery and peri-implant skin inflammation.

Materials And Methods: During surgery and 12 weeks post-implantation, skin biopsies were obtained.

The Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Assessing the Insertion of Bone Conduction Hearing Implants.

Objective: This study aimed to compare postoperative cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging to implant stability quotient (ISQ) measurement and direct caliper measurements as a suitable technique to assess bone conduction hearing implant (BCHI) seating and insertion depth.

Methods: , BCHIs were completely ( = 9) and partially inserted ( = 9) in bone blocks of different densities and subsequently scanned. Scans were processed using 3DSlicer 4.