CeramTec Celebrates 50 Years of Expertise in Ceramic Implant Dentistry with In-House Exhibition
Figure (left to right): Dr. Ina Wüstefeld and Dr. Carla Kriwet at the opening of the in-house exhibition
With its in-house exhibition “CeramTec: 50 Years in Ceramic Implant Dentistry”, CeramTec celebrates half a century of expertise and innovation in its dental business.
For the very first time, the exhibition provides insights into the development of ceramic dental implants – from the early BIOLOX® alumina implants of the 1970s to modern high-performance ceramic implant systems introduced in the 2010s.
The exhibition highlights several key milestones that have shaped CeramTec over the past five decades, including the introduction of the BIOLOX® material as a dental extension implant by Dr. Erhard Dörre and Prof. Dr. Ralf Mutschelknauss in 1976, as well as the development of anchor implants, pin implants, and the so-called “Biolox screw”. Together with the CBS implant developed by Sandhaus (1969), the Tübingen implant (1976), and other alumina ceramic implants, these innovations played a significant role in the early development of ceramic implant dentistry during the 1970s and 1980s.
The historical retrospective is complemented by the ZERAMEX® ceramic implant systems, which have evolved through five generations since 2009.
The exhibition features original drawings, internal notes, documentation sheets, and dental implants and is aimed at dental professionals, as well as partners, customers, and media representatives. It will be open to visitors at CeramTec's Spreitenbach site until 30 November 2026. You can book your visit by sending an email to event(at)zeramex.com.
