Implantation is an advanced method of restoring lost teeth, which allows you to restore not only the aesthetics but also the necessary functionality of the maxillofacial system. Artificial teeth on titanium posts, which act as tooth roots, are visually indistinguishable from real teeth, and they also do an excellent job of chewing food. So it is not surprising that implant prosthetics are steadily increasing in popularity.
By the way, many people believe that this technique has appeared quite recently, and the physiological restoration of dental units became possible thanks to the breakthrough development of modern technology. But in fact, this is not true, and the first implant in modern history was made of gold, and its installation was made in 1809. But today, of course, technology is not standing still and is constantly improving.
Implant fabrication is a long and painstaking process involving several specialists. First, the implant is machined from titanium or zirconium. In the second step, an abutment is made. The work is finalized by dental technicians who pour and then trim the crowns.
It is extremely important not to make a mistake with the choice of manufacturer, and to study all aspects of not only the pricing policy but also the technical side. Today we are going to talk about the most popular world manufacturers of dental implants and take a closer look at their logos.
Straumann
Straumann is one of the world leaders in the dental implantology market. The Swiss company produces implants that occupy about 25% of the global market. Straumann products produce the minimum rate of bone atrophy localized in the neck area and demonstrate the maximum level of engraftment. High strength and durability are ensured by the titanium composition and special treatment of the structure’s surface.
In terms of visual identity, Straumann is super confident and reliable. The logo of the company is based on an extra-bold lowercase lettering in a modern sans-serif typeface, and a minimalistic geometric emblem, composed of two similar shifted parts. The green color palette of the Straumann badge symbolized health and success.
Nobel Biocare
Nobel Biocare is the first company in the world to produce dental implants and to perform dental implant surgery. To this day, the company holds a leading position in the production of dental implant systems. Nobel Biocare continuously develops, conducts scientific research, improves technologies, and is a role model in the field of implantology.
As for the logo, all the confidence and professionalism of the company are reflected in it too. Executed in the strongest possible red, black, and white color palette, the Nobel Biocare badge is composed of stable and distinctive lettering in a modern sans-serif typeface with the upper line emboldened, and a laconic geometric emblem with the stylized red “N”.
Zimmer Biomet
The Zimmer Biomet brand is another leader in the implantology market. This is because the company produces trabecular artificial roots made of tantalum metal. This material is lighter, stronger, and more durable than titanium. The porous structure of the material promotes accelerated growth of bone cells around the post. Interestingly, the company was founded in 1927 as a manufacturer of orthopedic splints and later transformed into a diversified developer of high-tech medical devices.
The logo of the company is composed of two parts: a clean uppercase lettering in a sharp geometric sans-serif typeface, written in a medium-dark shade of gray against a transparent background; and a simple elegant emblem, drawn in blue and white and depicting a stylized capital “Z” enclosed into a thin blue ring.
Dentsply Sirona Implants
In 2016, Dentsply and Sirona joined forces to become the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental solutions. Today, Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of dental technology and a clear leader in innovation. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of products. Dentsply Sirona develops and manufactures most of its products at its plant in Bensheim, Germany. This facility is the largest research, development, and production center in the dental industry.
The Dentsply Sirona visual identity represents quality and smoothness. The logo is composed of a stylized minimalistic emblem and two-leveled lettering in a modern medium-weight sans-serif typeface, with both elements executed in a strict gray-and-white color palette.
BioHorizons
The American company BioHorizons started its operations in 1994. The manufacturer uses Laser-Lok technology when manufacturing artificial roots. BioHorizons rods are boldly used in the high load zone. This is possible due to the special threading, as well as the widened and hollow edge, which increases the area of contact between the implant and the bone.
As for the visual identity, BioHorizons is a very progressive company. The badge of the brand is executed in a vivid and full-of-energy color palette, based on the combination of orange and white, which is sometimes accompanied by a light and smooth shade of gray. The main element here is the lightweight geometric lettering with a lot of air in and between the uppercase characters. The wordmark is decorated by a thin and sharp arched stroke, cutting the name of the brand in the diagonal bar of the “N”.
MIS Implants
MIS was founded in 1995 and has a modernized production facility in Israel. In 2008, a new factory was built, which now annually produces more than one million implants per year with the most modern equipment. Today, MIS Implants Ltd. is among the top 10 implant manufacturers in the world and has achieved very serious results. Like many other Israeli companies, MIS emphasizes innovation.
And this is the innovative approach of the company, which can be seen in its simple yet meaningful logo. The MIS Implants badge is a stylized lowercase lettering written in smooth blue lines against a white background and accompanied by a lightweight uppercase “Make It Simple” tagline, set in the same shade of blue.
Astra Tech (Dentsply Sirona)
Astra Tech is a Swedish implant that is second only to Swiss rods in range. The company pioneered the use of a tapered abutment-implant connection to reduce the risk of bone resorption around the stem neck. Astra Tech is owned by Dentsply Sirona, one of the world leaders in the implant market, which we have already mentioned above.
The visual identity of the Astra Tech company looks quite simple yet evokes a sense of trustworthiness and professionalism, and also reflects the innovative approach of the brand. The main element here is a stylized emblem, which is somewhat cosmic, resembling the letter “A”. The blue emblem is accompanied by quite a modest uppercase lettering in a modern sans-serif typeface.
Neodent (Straumann Group)
The Neodent implant brand was founded in Brazil in 1992 by dentists Genino and Clemilde Tome. After 20 years – in 2012, the Swiss concern Straumann acquired 49% of shares of the Brazilian manufacturer, and in 2015 — the remaining stake. Thus, the Neodent implant brand, initially popular only in the producing country, became widespread throughout the world. To date, the Neodent by Straumann brand of implants has been supplied to more than 60 countries.
The logo of the Neodent brand is all about contrasts: the contrast between a smooth gray shade and a bright purple one; the contrast between a three-dimensional sphere and a flat stylized C-like element; the contrast between rounded contours of the graphical part, and the straight geometric shapes of the uppercase lettering.
Osstem Implant
Osstem Implant has been a South Korean manufacturer of dental implants since 1997. The systems of this brand are widely used by dental implantologists in more than 70 countries around the world. The Korean company cooperates with prestigious university clinics, and research institutes, and invests in promising developments and modern equipment. This allows to creation of innovative products with scientifically proven effectiveness.
In terms of visual identity, Osstem Implants is a bold and joyful brand, which has a unique character and a very friendly mood. The main element of the badge is a stylized uppercase lettering, executed in a slightly slanted modern sans-serif typeface; with the merged “S”s, where the first one is a bit larger. The wordmark is decorated by a small swirl-like “O” in its upper right corner.
Bicon Dental Implants
Bicon Dental Implant, an American company, has been manufacturing implants since 1985. Bicon Dental Implant has not stood still, regularly improving and modernizing its product range. Bicon’s clinically proven, unique dental implants and revolutionary clinical techniques have not only stood the test of time but continue to lead the way in implantology.
The Bicon Dental Implants logo evokes a sense of expertise, stability, and professionalism due to the use of massive confident shapes and a delightful sea-green and white color palette. The only graphical element in the composition is a stylized square above the lowercase “I”, which has a white triangle pointing down engraved on it.
