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Updated October 2026. Each item links to its source: company releases, the FDA 510(k) database, PubMed and association pages.
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Companies · October 2, 2026 The Aspen Group launched patient apps for Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Center. The apps cover booking through treatment.
Companies · September 29, 2026 The Aspen Group announced ClearChoice centers will join its November 7, 2026 Day of Service for the first time, donating up to $1 million in full-arch treatment. In 21 markets, an Aspen Dental doctor refers one veteran for evaluation, and clinically appropriate fixed full-arch treatment is provided at no cost.
Technology · September 24, 2026 Nobel Biocare's Procera and TruAbutment announced a collaboration adding T-Marker photogrammetry technology to the Procera full-arch portfolio. It works with Nobel Biocare, Implant Direct and Alpha-Bio Tec implant systems, with initial rollout in select markets.
Companies · September 17, 2026 MegaGen introduced the BLUEDIAMOND ZYGOMA implant system to the U.S. market at its North America Scientific Meeting in Chicago, September 18 to 19, 2026, after FDA clearance in June 2026. The system is for patients with severe maxillary atrophy and supports immediate and delayed loading.
Technology · August 31, 2026 Nobel Biocare announced it will distribute Formlabs Form 4B and Form 4BL printers, resins and accessories in select markets. The printers are integrated into Nobel Biocare's digital workflows.
Companies · August 27, 2026 Xtant Medical named BioHorizons, a Henry Schein subsidiary, exclusive distributor of its OsteoFactor Pro allogeneic growth factor in the U.S. and Canadian dental and oral-maxillofacial markets. BioHorizons sells the product as Prolifica.
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A randomized trial in BMC Oral Health compared bovine bone graft with extended sticky bone for widening the upper front ridge; outcomes were similar at 6 months and all implants survived.
A randomized trial in BMC Oral Health found that grafting gaps over 2 mm around immediate implants with beta-tricalcium phosphate did not change implant stability or bone density readings.
A meta-analysis in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research found robot-assisted implant placement more accurate than free-hand surgery and more accurate in angle than dynamic navigation.
The FDA cleared TriActive Dental Implant System, a endosseous dental implant from Paragon Implant Mfg., LLC (Calabasas, US), under 510(k) K261392 on September 17, 2026.
A meta-analysis in the International Journal of Oral Implantology found mean deviations of 0.89 mm at the implant tip and 2.47 degrees in angle for implants placed with digital surgical guides in the upper front jaw.
A systematic review in the Journal of Periodontology recommends the patient's own soft tissue grafts as the first choice for gaining tissue thickness and keratinized tissue around implants.
A systematic review in the Journal of Periodontology found that PRF membranes increase keratinized tissue and soft tissue thickness around implants, with larger gains from the patient's own tissue grafts.
A systematic review in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research found limited evidence that vaping is linked with poorer gum and peri-implant treatment results than not smoking, similar to cigarette smoking.
A consensus report from the AAP, the Osteology Foundation and SEPA, published in the Journal of Periodontology, reviewed cell therapies, biologics and scaffolds for regenerating tissue around teeth and implants.
A systematic review of 23 randomized trials in the Journal of Periodontology found more bone width gain when biologics such as platelet concentrates were added to bone grafts for ridge augmentation.
A meta-analysis in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research found 97.9% survival for pterygoid implants, used without grafting in the back of a resorbed upper jaw.
A Cochrane review found that antibiotics before implant placement, mostly a single 2 g dose of amoxicillin an hour before surgery, probably reduce early implant failures.
The FDA cleared X-Guide Surgical Navigation System, a dental navigation system from X-Nav Technologies, LLC (Lansdale, US), under 510(k) K253954 on August 28, 2026.
The FDA cleared Guided Bone Regeneration System, a intraosseous fixation screw from DentalMaster(Xiamen)Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (Xiamen, CN), under 510(k) K254286 on August 24, 2026.
The FDA cleared ZEROS Dental Implant System, a endosseous dental implant from Zeros Co., Ltd. (Gyeongsangnam-Do, KR), under 510(k) K260463 on August 19, 2026.
Straumann Group appointed Christopher Norbye as Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2026. He succeeds Guillaume Daniellot, who is stepping down after almost 20 years with the company, seven as CEO.
Straumann Group reported first-half 2026 revenue of CHF 1.4 billion, 7.8% organic growth, and Q2 revenue of CHF 707.0 million. The company stated iEXCEL drove market share gains in premium implantology and Neodent expanded its geographic reach.
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry named Dr. Bernee Dunson for the first O. Hilt Tatum Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. John Minichetti for the Gershkoff/Goldberg Award and Dr. Robert J. Miller for the Isiah Lew Research Award. Awards are presented at the Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 conference in Nashville.
The Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons opened registration for its 2026 Annual Meeting, November 6 to 8 at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando.
The Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons set its 2027 Annual Meeting for November 5 to 7 at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Ponte Vedra Beach.
The Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons set its 2027 Summer Meeting for July 16 to 18 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.
The FDA cleared Universal Base ASC Engaging; Universal Base ASC Non-Engaging; Universal Base MUA ASC; Temporary Abutment Engaging and Non-Engaging; Healing Abutment Conical Connection; Omnigrip Clinical Screw Titanium; Omnigrip Prosthetic Screw, a dental implant abutment from Nobel Biocare AB (Goteborg, SE), under 510(k) K253999 on August 6, 2026.
The AAID Foundation reported that Dr. Tarek Assi of Alpha Dental Practice and Implant Center in Coral Springs, Florida provided pro bono implant treatment to veterans through its Smile, Veteran! program. The program pairs qualifying U.S. veterans with AAID-credentialed implant dentists.
BIOLASE and MegaGen America announced a U.S. commercial collaboration after their integration, covering customer support, product development and clinical services.
Sen. Alsobrooks, with Sens. Blumenthal and Merkley, introduced S. 5089 to add dental services to Medicare, including major services such as crowns and dentures, with payment rules for dental prostheses. Coverage would apply to services on or after January 1, 2028.
Dr. Jason Portnof, a member of the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, published an article on oral sedation in Dental Clinics of North America.
The FDA cleared Cytrans Elashield, a synthetic bone grafting material from GC America, Inc. (Alsip, US), under 510(k) K253317 on July 6, 2026.
The FDA cleared Neodent Implant System - NeoConvert Fit, a dental implant abutment from JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A. (Curitiba, BR), under 510(k) K261147 on July 1, 2026.
The FDA cleared MIST IC, a dental implant abutment from Imagine Milling Technologies, LLC (Chantilly, US), under 510(k) K261122 on June 27, 2026.
The FDA cleared BioHorizons CEREC Compatible Ti-Bases, a dental implant abutment from BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. (Birmingham, US), under 510(k) K260061 on June 26, 2026.
The American Board of Prosthodontics presented Diplomate and candidate numbers, pass rates and changes to the certification process at the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics meeting in Portland, Oregon, on June 19.
The FDA cleared UNIQA® Dental Implants System, a endosseous dental implant from Uniqa Dental, Ltd. (Netanya, IL), under 510(k) K251188 on June 25, 2026.
A meta-analysis in BioMed Research International found a 97% survival rate and a 13% complication rate for screw-retained ceramic-veneered implant bridges.
Dr. John H. Paul completed his term as Florida Dental Association president, with President-elect Dr. Daniel Gesek taking office at the 2026 Florida Dental Convention. The FDA Foundation's 2026 Florida Mission of Mercy in Jacksonville provided about $1.9 million in donated care to more than 1,600 people.
BioHorizons introduced Pro Zygoma, a zygomatic implant in two diameters with multi-unit abutments angled from 17 to 60 degrees, for full-arch cases in severely resorbed upper jaws. The launch includes zygomatic-specific clinical education.
HuFriedyGroup announced a three-year partnership with the International Team for Implantology covering congresses, symposia and education content. The work focuses on peri-implant disease prevention and long-term implant maintenance.
The FDA cleared Dental Implant System, a endosseous dental implant from A.B. Dental Devices , Ltd. (Ashdod, IL), under 510(k) K250806 on June 18, 2026.
The FDA cleared Implantmed Plus II & Piezomed Plus II Module, a powered bone drill from W&H Dentalwerk Buermoos GmbH (Buermoos, AT), under 510(k) K253776 on June 18, 2026.
The FDA cleared MegaGen Zygoma Dental Implant System, a endosseous dental implant from Megagen Implant Co., Ltd. (Deagu, KR), under 510(k) K251232 on June 18, 2026.
The FDA cleared INOSS System, a endosseous dental implant from Inosys, Inc. (New York, US), under 510(k) K260006 on June 17, 2026.
The FDA cleared BOSS, a animal-source bone grafting material from Medpark Co., Ltd. (Busan, KR), under 510(k) K253723 on June 16, 2026.
The FDA cleared Neodent Scannable Healing Abutment, a dental implant abutment from JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A. (Curitiba, US), under 510(k) K253922 on June 15, 2026.
The FDA cleared Omni-Directional Multi-Unit Abutment System (Trade Name: Omnibut), a dental implant abutment from Smart Denture Conversions, LLC (Apex, US), under 510(k) K254145 on June 11, 2026.
The FDA cleared DESS Dental Smart Solutions, a dental implant abutment from Terrats Medical SL (Barcelona, ES), under 510(k) K260564 on June 9, 2026.
The FDA cleared SIC Abutments including CAD/CAM Solutions, a dental implant abutment from Sic Invent AG (Basel, CH), under 510(k) K252904 on June 3, 2026.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons announced its 108th Annual Meeting for Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, 2026 in Seattle. Dental implants are one of eight clinical tracks.
A systematic review of 8 studies in BMC Oral Health found a 10-year survival rate of 93.7% per implant for short implants of 6 mm or less, slightly lower than standard-length implants.
A meta-analysis in the Journal of Dentistry found similar survival for narrow-diameter implants loaded immediately and those loaded later, with low-certainty evidence of more long-term biological complications after immediate loading.
A meta-analysis of 10 prospective studies in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery found a 20-year implant survival rate of 93.0% and a mean marginal bone loss of 1.11 mm.
A meta-analysis of 8 studies in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry found that splinting scan bodies improved linear trueness of full-arch intraoral implant scans, with no consistent gain in angular deviation.
Dentsply Sirona's Implant Solutions World Summit was scheduled for June 25 to 27, 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden, with most masterclasses booked five weeks ahead. Sessions covered peri-implantitis, digital workflows, ridge augmentation and full-arch rehabilitation.
The FDA cleared Elos Accurate® Denture Fixation System, a dental implant abutment from Elos Medtech Pinol A/S (Goerloese, DK), under 510(k) K253774 on May 20, 2026.
The FDA cleared Bonalive Maxillofacial, a synthetic bone grafting material from Bonalive , Ltd. (Turku, FI), under 510(k) K253883 on May 14, 2026.
The FDA cleared ET Healing Abutments; ET Scan Healing Abutments; EK Scan Healing Abutments, a dental implant abutment from Hiossen, Inc. (Fariless Hills, US), under 510(k) K253372 on May 14, 2026.
A meta-analysis of 12 cohort studies in the Journal of Periodontal Research linked keratinized gum tissue of 2 mm or more around implants with a lower rate of peri-implantitis.
The FDA cleared Promimic ZrP Surface Dental Implant; Promimic ZrP + HAnano Surface Dental Implant, a endosseous dental implant from Promimic AB (Mölndal, SE), under 510(k) K252731 on May 12, 2026.
A meta-analysis in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research found a moderate correlation between implant stability quotient (ISQ) and insertion torque, and no support for ISQ alone predicting bone loss or survival.
A systematic review of 53 studies in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice found an 86% pooled retrieval rate for broken abutment screws in lab studies, higher for external connections than internal ones.
The FDA cleared Neodent Gold Hue Custom Abutments, Medentika Custom Abutments Gold Hue, a dental implant abutment from Institut Straumann AG (Basal, CH), under 510(k) K260460 on May 7, 2026.
A meta-analysis of 42 studies in BMC Oral Health found an 88% implant survival rate in head and neck cancer patients, with lower survival in irradiated bone and in grafted sites.
A systematic review of 55 studies in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery found long-term implant survival of 98.14% for All-on-4 and 97.50% for All-on-6, with similar outcomes overall.
Miami-based Neocis announced that its Yomi S dental implant robot won the 2026 TAG Awards for MedTech in the Medical Devices: Robotic and Procedural Innovation category. Neocis states the Yomi platform has guided more than 100,000 procedures.
Camlog launched Gingividual Concept Basic, sterile, tooth-position-specific PEEK healing caps in two gingival heights for the CAMLOG and CONELOG systems. The caps are directly scannable and supported by exocad and 3Shape CAD libraries.
A meta-analysis of 17 studies in the Journal of Dentistry found 97% survival for zygomatic implants in head and neck cancer patients.
The FDA cleared DESS Dental Smart Solutions, a dental implant abutment from Terrats Medical SL (Barcelona, ES), under 510(k) K253804 on April 16, 2026.
A meta-analysis of 10 studies in BMC Oral Health found robot-assisted zygomatic implant placement more accurate than dynamic navigation, mostly from lab studies.
The FDA cleared LOCATOR® Angled Abutment, a dental implant abutment from Zest Anchors, LLC (Carlsbad, US), under 510(k) K260555 on April 9, 2026.
Nobel Biocare introduced redesigned conical connection healing abutments, impression copings, temporary abutments and a new Universal Base ASC with a slimmer, concave emergence profile. The portfolio is available in selected markets.
A meta-analysis in Periodontology 2000 found no added benefit from systemic antibiotics for peri-implant mucositis and limited 12-month gains when added to peri-implantitis treatment.
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Periodontist · Sarasota
ICOI Fellow, ICOI Diplomate · AAP member