Resolution of untoward nonauditory stimulation and cochlear implant performance gain after extraction of a stainless steel dental crown in a patient with cochlear otosclerosis.

Carlson ML, Gifford RH, Shallop JK, Driscoll CL. Resolution of untoward nonauditory stimulation and cochlear implant performance gain after extraction of a stainless steel dental crown in a patient with cochlear otosclerosis. Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology. 2011 Dec;32(32). 1455-8. PMID: 22015943 [PubMed]

Abstract

To report a unique case of untoward nonauditory stimulation and cochlear implant performance deterioration after the placement of a stainless steel dental crown.