Aug22136 19. Dental Innovation Award 2026 – Sweden Widely recognised as the father of modern dental implantology, Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark defined a patient who has lost their teeth as an oral invalid. These individuals require dentures, which can limit life by impacting the ability to chew, talk, and live life normally. This definition ultimately led Brånemark to invent the biological phenomena of osseointegration, setting out to change lives with his invention of titanium dental implants. This is a legacy carried on by Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Centers, a global network founded with the intent to promote excellence in osseointegration treatments. CEO Robert Gottlander told us more below. Established in 1989, Brånemark Osseointegration Centers (BOC) is a global leader in osseointegration, offering lifechanging treatments to patients suffering from severe oral and maxillofacial challenges. The company operates a trusted network of officially recognised ABOC dental clinics around the world, dedicated to advancing the future of patient care by leveraging its osseointegration expertise to support, train, and educate clinicians on best practices and industry advancements. Osseointegration and modern dental implantology was developed by Professor Brånemark at the University of Gothenburg. Dr. Brånemark was studying microcirculation in rabbit bones in the late 1950s, using titanium optic chambers in his research. He observed that the titanium had integrated seamlessly with the bone tissue, an unexpected finding that led him to coin the term “osseointegration”, describing the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and a load-bearing implant. Prior to Brånemark’s work, dental implants were often an unreliable option. His research demonstrated that titanium implants could function as stable, long-lasting replacements for missing teeth. In 1965, Brånemark treated the first patient to receive titanium dental implants, Gösta Larsson, who benefited from the groundbreaking advancement for more than four decades. With this new, revolutionary treatment pathway, Brånemark aspired to assert his belief with the world that the loss of teeth should not become a discomfort or inconvenience for anyone. “No one should die with their teeth sitting in a glass of water” – Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark Ultimately, Brånemark envisioned that dental implants would change the lives of people missing teeth. This vision has been a growing development for decades, and dental implants now serve as a mainstream treatment in many parts of the world today, championed wholeheartedly by the Brånemark Osseointegration Center. With 25 clinics located around the world and an expansive geographic presence, the Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Centers network has truly emerged to stand at the very forefront of dental and orthopaedic care. “Our mission is to deliver unparalleled care to patients with severe oral, maxillofacial, and orthopaedic challenges,” said Robert. “The Brånemark Osseointegration Center has set the gold standard in patient treatment by mastering the advanced handling of tissue and bone, understanding biological processes, and pioneering the principles of osseointegration.” Dedicated to upholding Dr. Brånemark’s legacy, the Brånemark Osseointegration Center provides education directly to the professional. This is achieved through its network of various Centers, which enables it to deliver education on an international scale. BOC and its involved clinical teams are all active members of various dental societies, allowing for idea sharing and ongoing improvement. This is complemented by clinical research to define new treatment methods, as well as regular reviews of longterm results to formulate better processes for the future. Today, the number of patients that need dental implants is increasing daily on a global scale. Change in demographics as well as increased economics in fast growing countries creates strong future growth. This provides BOC with an edge; the Center’s expansive network of dental clinics around the world means that the team is present in all areas, allowing it to easily adopt and respond to advancements as they emerge in the market. On a local level, the Brånemark Osseointegration Center also sees significant advantage from its location in Gothenburg. “There is very good knowledge among the professionals in this area, which helps a lot when defining new work processes,” Robert explained. “Sweden also has one of the best patient follow-up rates of any country, meaning that it is possible to create long-term data with very high-quality. Of course, this area was also the birthplace of osseointegration and modern dental implantology, and it sends as message to be based here.” With its unrivalled expertise and an expansive network of trusted professionals, the Brånemark Osseointegration Center has succeeded in its mission to change lives for the better. For its exceptional contributions to the field of modern dental implants, and its unwavering commitment to upholding the legacy of Dr. Brånemark, we at EU Business News are delighted to award the Brånemark Osseointegration Center with Sweden’s Dental Innovation Award 2026. Contact: Robert Gottlander Company: Brånemark Osseointegration Center Web Address: www.branemark.se Brånemark Osseointegration Center
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