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Nobel Biocare Holding AG 
Type Aktiengesellschaft Traded as SIX: NOBN Industry Health care, manufacturing Founded 1981 Headquarters Kloten, Switzerland Key people Richard Laube (CEO), Heino von Prondzynski (Chairman) Products Dental implants and related technologies Revenue €576.6 million (2010)[1] Operating income €84.9 million (2010)[1] Profit €45.7 million (2010)[1] Total assets €771.3 million (end 2010)[1] Total equity €312.0 million (end 2010)[1] Employees 2,430 (end 2010)[1] Website www.nobelbiocare.com Nobel Biocare is a company operating in dental implantology and aesthetic dental solutions. The headquarters are located in Kloten near Zurich, Switzerland. The company was founded as Nobelpharma in 1981 and renamed Nobel Biocare in 1996.
The firm concentrates on the development, production and marketing of dental implants, crowns and bridges as well as veneers and laminates as dental prostheses. Nobel Biocare has six production centres in Sweden, Japan, Canada and the USA and its own sales organizations in 33 countries. The shares of Nobel Biocare Holding AG are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Nobel Biocare has a world market share of approximately 35 percent for dental implants. The company has more than 2,500 employees throughout the world and had revenues of €577 million in 2010.[1] The company provides specialized training, education and mentoring for its clinically-documented treatment concepts and has partnerships with a number of universities for undergraduate programs and basic research.[2]
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History
The 1950s
Per-Ingvar Brånemark's research in the field of bone regenerations leads him to the discovery of osseointegration, a milestone in reconstructive dentistry.
The 1960s
In 1965, thanks to Brånemark, Gösta Larsson became the first patient in the world to receive false teeth anchored on titanium implants. He died in 2005, 40 years later.
The 1970s
In 1978 the insertion of implants is allowed for clinical purposes by the Swedish Health Authority.
The 1980s
The firm Nobelpharma is founded in 1981 and introduces the development of practical education and training. A great moment follows for Brånemark: he makes an international breakthrough in 1982 by presenting his results at the international congress in Toronto (Canada). One year later, Matts Andersson invents and develops the Procera method for the high-precision, repeatable production of crowns. In 1988 the Procera method is ready for global introduction, with full training and support programmes.
The 1990s
Nobelpharma is renamed in 1996. In 1998, after the takeover of the American firm SteriOss, Nobel Biocare becomes the undisputed leader in the field of reconstructive dentistry.
The first decade of the new millennium
Thanks to integrated solutions the C&B&I (crowns, bridges, implants) programme simplifies treatment both for the patient and for the dentist. The new parent company Nobel Biocare Holding AG, with its head office in Zurich, Switzerland, is founded in 2002 and is admitted to the SWX Swiss Exchange. In 2005 Nobel Biocare celebrates the 40th anniversary of osseointegration.
NobelDirect
Nobel Biocare is the manufacturer of NobelDirect, an improved type of titanium dental implant which has been the subject of safety concerns since it reportedly causes a greater amount of bone loss than earlier types of dental implants.[3] [4] [5] On July 19, 2006 CNBC reported that an independent panel recommended that NobelDirect be used with caution.[6]
Läkemedelsverket frees Nobel Biocare: http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/upload/nyheter/2006/061206%20Nobel%20Biocare%20Beslut.pdf
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Annual Results 2010" (PDF). Nobel Biocare. http://corporate.nobelbiocare.com/Images/en/FullYearReport_2010_E_final_tcm269-38738.pdf. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ University of Michigan, School of Dentistry website (English), University of Michigan
- ^ Nobel Biocare rejects bone loss claims (English), The Local, December 16, 2005
- ^ Nya implantat-modeller under debatt (Swedish), Sveriges Television, October 6, 2005
- ^ All clear for Nobel Biocare (English), The Local, February 7, 2006
- ^ Granskare varnar för Nobel Biocares implantat (Swedish), Dagens Nyheter, July 19, 2006
External links
Categories:- Companies listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
- Companies of Switzerland
- Dental companies
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