| Numerous factors determine the successful conclusion of the procedure of which we will only mention the following: |
- age of receiver at implantation – younger age groups are more successful
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- age of receiver at loss of hearing – stage of development of communicative abilities
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- period from loss of hearing to implantation – the shorter the period the higher the probability of success
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- type of manufacture and variables of procedure
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- professionalism and dedication of support team
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- how much the cochlea deviates from normal
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- communicative abilities and intelligence of the receiver
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- receivers' dedication and motivation to learn to hear
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- after implant the period of time lapsed in usage of the device
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