Which Dental Implant System is the best?
Patients often ask which implant brand is “the best”. There isn’t a single winner: the major, well-established implant systems are all made from high-grade titanium (or titanium alloys) with surfaces designed to help the bone bond to the implant. What matters most is choosing an established brand with good research behind it, long-term availability of parts, and a dentist who plans and places it carefully.
Five leading implant companies
After finding a reliable, experienced dentist, you may want to know more about the manufacturers. Here are five leading implant companies.
Straumann
A Swiss company known for reliability and innovation. Straumann offers surgical, restorative and regenerative products, including implants and tissue regeneration materials, and its systems are widely researched.
Nobel Biocare
Nobel Biocare is one of the oldest implant companies. It was founded in 1981 to develop the Brånemark system, based on Professor Per‑Ingvar Brånemark’s pioneering discovery of how titanium bonds with bone (osseointegration) — the foundation of modern implant dentistry.
Today they offer implants, custom prosthetic parts, and software and scanning solutions for precise implant planning.
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona manufactures dental implants alongside a wide range of dental equipment and consumables, from polishing and gum-care products to anaesthetics.
Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer was established in 1927 and later merged with Biomet. The company has a long history in implant manufacturing and produces bone graft materials, regenerative materials, dental implants and more.
BioHorizons
BioHorizons, founded in 1994, is one of the younger leading implant companies. It is known for high-quality, research-led products, with roots in work at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Other reliable implant companies
These aren’t the only companies you can trust. Other established manufacturers include Alpha Bio, Euro Teknika and Bego.
What to watch out for
The biggest problem we see with cheap dental implants — often done abroad, for example in Turkey — is that patients come to us with issues that are difficult to fix. The necessary components may not be in stock, or may no longer be available because the implant supplier has gone out of business or does not supply the UK. Without a record of the implant brand and size, it may be impossible to help without removing the entire implant. In such cases we may use resources like whatimplantisthat, a database of thousands of implants, to identify the correct components. Sticking to major implant brands means another dentist can more readily deal with any problems, because the parts and equipment will be available.
Always ask for, and keep, a record of your implant brand, type and size.
Implants are not “fit and forget”
Replacing a single tooth with an implant is very successful, but it still needs looking after. The crown or bridge on top of the implant (the superstructure) will eventually need replacing and may come loose and need re-fixing. Implants and their components can also fracture, particularly in people who clench or grind their teeth — an implant doesn’t give the same warning signals as a natural tooth, so it’s possible to bite very hard without noticing. That’s why dentists assess grinding carefully before placing implants.
Keeping the area around the implant very clean is essential. If problems do arise, it is usually easiest to return to the dentist who placed the implant, which is a good reason to choose someone within easy travelling distance.
What is the main factor affecting the success of an implant?
The most important factor is the skill, experience and planning of the dentist carrying out the treatment — followed by how well the implant is looked after. Learn more about the costs of dental implants and common pitfalls.
Summary
All of the leading implant systems use high-grade titanium and surface treatments designed to maximise osseointegration. Choose an established brand, keep a record of what was placed, look after it, and choose a dentist you can easily get back to — and your implant should serve you well.
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On Christmas day I broke my front tooth,searched around for a good dentist to give me two implant which I desperately needed. Went to this dentist and they were the only people with with CT scanner. Had my consultation here and scan and then went ahead with the implants.they seemed most professional and I can only say the job th…
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On Christmas day I broke my front tooth,searched around for a good dentist to give me two implant which I desperately needed. Went to this dentist and they were the only people with with CT scanner. Had my consultation here and scan and then went ahead with the implants.they seemed most professional and I can only say the job that is done is absolutely excellent 👌 and I will be using Dr Rikki Dhody and his team again. 💯 percent recommend them.
I went to this dentist to have a consultation to see if they could finish off the work on my teeth which was done by an another dental clinic which went into liquidation after fitting my implants.
I found Rikki and Ana very courteous and knowledgeable about the work I needed doing. It was explained to me the positives and negati…Read full review
I went to this dentist to have a consultation to see if they could finish off the work on my teeth which was done by an another dental clinic which went into liquidation after fitting my implants.
I found Rikki and Ana very courteous and knowledgeable about the work I needed doing. It was explained to me the positives and negatives about the different treatments on offer. I chose to have a full arch of teeth on my upper and a few teeth on the bottom. Although the implant surgery was done others , Rikki put my mind at rest and I gave them permission to go ahead.
The whole process was explained at each stage and the treatment went perfectly. I have now achieved my perfect smile and I am over the moon with the result. I thank Rikki ,Ana, and all the staff who are extremely polite and friendly and I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in having similar work.
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