Key Takeways
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Brand matters for long-term maintenance (parts, servicing, evidence).
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They use Straumann most often, and Nobel Biocare for full-mouth cases.
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Straumann is positioned as highly evidence-backed with reliable components/materials.
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Caution on unknown overseas brands: future repairs/parts in the UK can be difficult.
The Best Dental Implant Brands
- We only use Straumann and Nobel Biocare brands at our Surrey clinic
- The dental implant brands used abroad might not be as reputable
As a dental implant is bonded to your jawbone, the brand you end up with is important. Not all dental implants are created equal, and not all have sufficient clinical evidence to provide peace of mind regarding long-term support and stability. The brand of implant matters because the type you select will affect component quality, long-term support, and restorative flexibility.
At the same time, you’ll need a qualified implant dentist, because it’s not just about the logo on the box; pre-planning and long-term maintainability are just as important, so bear that in mind when weighing your implant options. Find Us: MyoDental 40 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8AB.
Not sure where to start? Here’s a full brand-by-brand drilldown:
Dental implant brand quick comparison
Full dental implant brand breakdown
Straumann implants (our recommended choice)
- Roxolid® is a high-performance alloy designed for improved strength and enhanced osseointegration.
- SLActive® is a hydrophilic surface based on Straumann’s SLA topography intended to support early healing.
- They have a high success rate, with a reported 95% success rate after ten years.
Patient benefits:
- Straumann implants are backed by extensive long-term scientific evidence and studies.
- Wide range of trusted components and restorative options
- Specialised surface technologies to reduce healing times compared to traditional implants.
Nobel Biocare (our choice for full mouth implants)
- Global leader in implant-based dental restorations.
- Made from grade 4 titanium and features a TiUnite surface treatment to promote strong integration.
- Offers enhanced osseointegration due to the Nobel Biocare N1™ system.
Patient benefits:
- Many of its implant types are designed for immediate loading, allowing for same-day restorations.
- Frequently used in more complex treatment planning.
- The trioval implant neck reduces stress on cortical bone (compared to traditional round implants).
Dentsply Sirona (Astra Tech)
- Often associated with design concepts aimed at supporting tissue stability around implants.
- Often selected when clinicians want a system approach focused on long-term gum/bone behaviour.
BioHorizons
- Often discussed for soft tissue-focused features (Laser-Lok technology).
- Aesthetic-zone planning where gum stability and emergence profile matter.
Zimmer Biomet / ZimVie
- Large-scale implant manufacturer with widely used systems and a broad component ecosystem.
- Common, well-supported brand, component availability tends to be good.
Neodent
- Neodent’s Acqua™ is described as a hydrophilic surface with a smaller contact angle to improve accessibility.
- Marketed for predictability in challenging situations such as soft bone or immediate protocols.
- Options designed to support immediate workflows (where clinically appropriate).
What we use and why
Like many reputable UK dentists, we use Straumann dental implants because they offer high predictability, long-term support, and restorations that are maintainable for decades.
Straumann implants offer:
- High-quality titanium implants backed by strong clinical data for reliability and long-term success.
- SLActive® surface technology is designed to speed up bone integration.
- Faster healing and improved stability during the early stages of treatment.
- A wide range of implant sizes and designs to suit different clinical situations.
We also offer Nobel Biocare for our full mouth restorations.
