about us

Delivering tomorrow’s solutions today

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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.

New Beginning

Osteon’s founder begins Mechanical Engineering after noticing the need for innovation within the industry after spending years as a Dental Technician.

2011

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Research & Development begins at Swinburne University’s centre for advanced manufacturing, focused on creating titanium dental hardware.

2010

BREAKING GROUND

The university team creates the first Implant Telescopic Superstructures in partnership with Swinburne University. A breakthrough in the industry.

2011

FIRST 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.

2012

OSTEON IS BORN

Osteon successfully spins off into its own private company with a purpose-built production facility.

2013

BIAXIAL TECH

BiAxial technology developed and launched for Single Units, Bridges and Bars.

2014

NEXUS ZIRCONIA

Launch of the Nexus Solution, the most advanced digital hybrid, available with Zirconia overlays.

2015

MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY STUDY

Melbourne University performs a study proving the effective strength of Nexus Plus PMMA compared to conventional prosthetics.

2016

NEXUS HYBRID

Developed the Nexus Hybrid. The first all-digital implant hybrid, bringing a new standard of full-arch prosthetic strength.

2017

NEXUS REMOVABLE & MICRO

The first Nexus Removable is created, offering added versatility for various patient needs followed by the Nexus Micro for partial-arch solutions.

2018

NEXUS CLINICAL FEATURE

The Nexus system features in a clinical study outlining the benefits of the milled Nexus hardware in comparison to Selective Laser Melting.

2019

NEW HQ & CAPABILITY

Osteon moves into its new design and production headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. Poised for continued rapid growth.

2020

NEXUS HRA LAUNCH

The Nexus on Hybrid Removable Abutment indication is launched after significant R&D, offering patients an incredibly versatile removable solution.

2020

JOMI 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.

2020

NEXUS 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.

2020

JAPAN FACILITY

Osteon’s office in Osaka opens, aiming to service the growing Asian market.

2021

KEYSTONE DENTAL MERGER

Osteon Medical merges with Keystone Dental Group, propelling our growth into the global dental-implant market.

2021

FDA Clearance for Nexus IOS

The Nexus IOS solution receives FDA clearance for Scan Gauges and the complete restorations.

2021

USA Facility Operational

Osteon launches USA production facility in Irvine, California. This greatly enhanving our capabilities to serve the North American market.

2022

NEXUS IOS PATENT GRANTED

Nexus Scan Gauges are granted the US patent, encompassing a broad range of aspects critical to the technology and solution.

2023

NEXUS CONNECT LAUNCH

Nexus Connect, the first A.I enabled scan-alignment software is released for use with the Nexus iOS full-arch system.

2023

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