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Incidental detection of bilateral cochlear implants on panoramic radiography: Case report associated with antecedent
John K Brooks1, Patrick M Gardullo2, Azin Parsa1
1Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Abstract:
Patients with chronic and severe hearing loss, refractory to nonsurgically-worn devices, may consider use of cochlear implants to regain auditory capability. Cochlear implants consist of surgically emplaced and externally worn components. There are few published examples of the radiographic presentation of these devices appearing in the special needs-based dental literature. This article features a case report and panoramic radiographic examination involving a 67-year-old patient who received bilateral cochlear implants after experiencing a traumatic brain injury and onset loss of hearing. A brief review of strategies for communicating with individuals with severe hearing impairment has also been provided.
