about us
Delivering tomorrow’s solutions today
Osteon Medical develops and creates a broad range of hardware solutions within the dental implant industry. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Osteon is responsible for the design and manufacture of implant componentry, single, bridge, and full-arch implant hardware. Osteon Medical has worked closely with local and international labs to provide lifelong hardware for patients and clients alike, using only the best materials, made to the finest specifications.
Beginning as a specialized milling center, Osteon has developed into a technology-focused business, investing in various areas of R&D to stay ahead of the curve in this ever-changing industry. Now supplying international markets under the Osteon brand name and various distribution partner brands. Supported by a network of international facilities in Australia, Japan, Vietnam, and Colombia.
Osteon maintains close relationships with some of Australia's most prestigious universities. Allowing the team to share knowledge with a new generation of students across a range of areas - while learning from innovative new minds across the engineering and dental technology fields.
Continually advancing processes and products, Osteon’s passion for innovation and growth has seen an exciting period of breakthrough’s within the industry coupled with international interest.
History
New Beginning
Osteon’s founder begins Mechanical Engineering after noticing the need for innovation within the industry after spending years as a Dental Technician.
2009RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Research & Development begins at Swinburne University’s centre for advanced manufacturing, focused on creating titanium dental hardware.
2010BREAKING GROUND
The university team creates the first Implant Telescopic Superstructures in partnership with Swinburne University. A breakthrough in the industry.
2011FIRST PUBLICATION
The Vario-Clip design is published in the Quintessence International dental journal, the first of its kind. Setting the stage for future continual advancements.
2012OSTEON IS BORN
Osteon successfully spins off into its own private company with a purpose-built production facility.
2013BIAXIAL TECH
BiAxial technology developed and launched for Single Units, Bridges and Bars.
2014NEXUS ZIRCONIA
Launch of the Nexus Solution, the most advanced digital hybrid, available with Zirconia overlays.
2015MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY STUDY
Melbourne University performs a study proving the effective strength of Nexus Plus PMMA compared to conventional prosthetics.
2016NEXUS HYBRID
Developed the Nexus Hybrid. The first all-digital implant hybrid, bringing a new standard of full-arch prosthetic strength.
2017NEXUS REMOVABLE & MICRO
The first Nexus Removable is created, offering added versatility for various patient needs followed by the Nexus Micro for partial-arch solutions.
2018NEXUS CLINICAL FEATURE
The Nexus system features in a clinical study outlining the benefits of the milled Nexus hardware in comparison to Selective Laser Melting.
2019NEW HQ & CAPABILITY
Osteon moves into its new design and production headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. Poised for continued rapid growth.
2020NEXUS HRA LAUNCH
The Nexus on Hybrid Removable Abutment indication is launched after significant R&D, offering patients an incredibly versatile removable solution.
2020JOMI ACADEMIC ARTICLE
The Nexus Hybrid is featured in The International JOMI, proving the Hybrid indication to be 4.2x as durable compared to conventional prosthesis.
2020NEXUS IOS IS DEVELOPED
Intraoral Scanning Innovations began, research and development teams created new methods of IO scanning for full-arch cases, culminating in the Nexus iOS system.
2020JAPAN FACILITY
Osteon’s office in Osaka opens, aiming to service the growing Asian market.
2021KEYSTONE DENTAL MERGER
Osteon Medical merges with Keystone Dental Group, propelling our growth into the global dental-implant market.
2021FDA Clearance for Nexus IOS
The Nexus IOS solution receives FDA clearance for Scan Gauges and the complete restorations.
2021USA Facility Operational
Osteon launches USA production facility in Irvine, California. This greatly enhances our capabilities to serve the North American market.
2022NEXUS IOS PATENT GRANTED
Nexus Scan Gauges are granted the US patent, encompassing a broad range of aspects critical to the technology and solution.
2023SCAN ANALYZER LAUNCH
Scan Analyzer, the first IOS scan full-arch scan-alignment software is released for use with the Nexus iOS system.
2023