What Ivoclar Vivadent does

Ivoclar Vivadent AG is a privately held, Liechtenstein-headquartered dental products company founded in 1923 that manufactures and distributes integrated materials, equipment, and digital workflows for dental practices and dental laboratories. The portfolio spans all-ceramic and zirconia restoration systems (IPS e.max, IPS e.max ZirCAD), direct restoratives (adhesives, cements, composites, including the Tetric line), CAD/CAM chairside and lab solutions, removable prosthetics (IvoBase, Ivotion digital dentures), furnaces and 3D printing materials, plus the IvoSmile augmented-reality patient visualization app and the Ivoclar Dashboard IoT platform. Ivoclar is the dominant patent-holder for IPS e.max lithium disilicate, the leading all-ceramic crown material in North America, and operates five production sites (Schaan, Bürs, Naturns, Somerset, Manila) with a sixth planned in Shanghai for 2028.

The company sells into approximately 130 countries through 56 subsidiaries and branch offices, a global network of authorized distributors including Henry Schein and Patterson Dental, and an e-commerce webshop. The go-to-market blends direct enterprise field sales with channel-partner distribution. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of consumables, equipment, and workflow solutions; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are organized vertically into Dental Practices and Dental Laboratories, both served by complete integrated workflows that combine materials, equipment, software, and training through the Ivoclar Academy. The 'Local4Local' production-proximity initiative, launched in 2023, and a recent QR/PIN Security Sticker program (2026) are the most prominent defensive and resilience initiatives, supporting supply-chain integrity and gray-market mitigation.

Name

Ivoclar Vivadent

Legal name

Ivoclar Vivadent AG

Website

https://ivoclar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ivoclar Vivadent is a privately held Liechtenstein-based dental manufacturer (founded 1923, ~3,600 employees) selling integrated materials, equipment, and digital workflows — including the market-leading IPS e.max lithium disilicate ceramic system — to dental practices and laboratories across 130+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Products and Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic & Zirconia Esthetics (Veneers/Inlays/Onlays) Fabrication (HLABAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB)

Keywords

• Dental materials
• Dental ceramics
• CAD/CAM dentistry
• Dental prosthetics
• Dental laboratory equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Products and Materials Sales: Ivoclar generates revenue through the sale of comprehensive dental product portfolio including teeth, CAD/CAM materials, furnaces, removable prosthetics, metal ceramics, alloys, veneering materials, digital equipment, and 3D printing materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ivoclar Vivadent manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of dental products, materials, and equipment for dental practices and laboratories, including lithium disilicate ceramics (IPS e.max), CAD/CAM materials, digital denture systems, 3D printing materials, dental furnaces, alloys, and removable prosthetics. The company offers complete integrated workflows for direct restorations, chairside CAD/CAM, press technology, removable prosthetics, zirconia restorations, digital dentures, and 3D printing, supported by training through the Ivoclar Academy.

Product overview

Ivoclar Vivadent is a comprehensive dental solutions provider offering integrated products, systems, and services for dental practices and laboratories. The portfolio spans multiple workflow categories including: Direct Restoratives (adhesives, cements, composites), CAD/CAM Chairside solutions, Press Technology, Removable Prosthetics (IvoBase), Zirconia Restorations (IPS e.max ZirCAD, Prime Esthetic), Digital Dentures, 3D Printing, and Professional Tooth Jewels. Key product lines include the IPS e.max lithium disilicate ceramic system (for which Ivoclar holds dominant patent), IvoSmile augmented reality visualization app, Ivotion disc system for digital dentures, and ProArt CAD Try-In discs. The company provides both products and complete digital workflows encompassing scanning, design, milling, and finishing across dental applications. Ivoclar also offers the IvoClar Dashboard for IoT-enabled device data visualization and has recently launched a Security Sticker program for product authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IPS e.max: Lithium disilicate dental ceramic product line for restorations
• IPS e.max ZirCAD
• IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic
• Ivotion
• ProArt CAD
• Tetric
• IvoSmile

Products and services

• IPS e.max
• IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime Esthetic
• Ivotion
• ProArt CAD Try-In
• IvoBase
• IvoSmile
• Ivoclar Dashboard
• Tetric
• Dental Furnaces

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,500 dental units fabricated and $500,000 cost savings in Marquette University program

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SprintRaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024In April 2024, Ivoclar Group partnered with SprintRay to integrate Ivoclar's dental materials into SprintRay's 3D printing systems for improved digital manufacturing workflows. This partnership combines Ivoclar's dental material expertise with SprintRay's printing technology.
• Marquette University School of DentistryminorOthersIndustry partner supporting the Honors Program in Digital Dentistry through educational grants, equipment, software, and materials donations. The program has fabricated over 4,500 dental units.
• StraumannminorOthersIndustry partner supporting Marquette University's Honors Program in Digital Dentistry through educational grants and equipment donations.
• Dentsply SironaminorOthersIndustry partner supporting Marquette University's Honors Program in Digital Dentistry through educational grants and equipment donations.
• PlanmecaminorOthersIndustry partner supporting Marquette University's Honors Program in Digital Dentistry through educational grants and equipment donations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Oral Care: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a meaningful Oral Care division offering restoratives, cements, and orthodontic solutions that overlap with Ivoclar's practice-side consumables portfolio, though within a much broader product mix.
• Henry Schein: Largest dental distributor in North America and a key authorized distributor for Ivoclar; while not a direct product competitor, it is a critical channel partner and offers adjacent practice solutions, technology, and supplies.

Direct peers

• VITA Zahnfabrik: German dental materials specialist competing head-to-head with Ivoclar in dental ceramics, CAD/CAM zirconia blocks, and shade-matching systems used by dental laboratories for crowns, bridges, and veneers.
• GC Corporation: Japan-based dental manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of restoratives, cements, and laboratory ceramics that compete with Ivoclar's Tetric composites, IPS e.max ceramics, and digital denture products across global markets.
• Planmeca: Finnish dental equipment manufacturer offering CAD/CAM systems, dental chairs, and imaging that complement or compete with Ivoclar's chairside digital workflow and laboratory equipment portfolio.
• Straumann Group: Global leader in dental implants and prosthetics with growing presence in ceramics, CAD/CAM, and clear aligner workflows — directly comparable to Ivoclar in laboratory-side restorative materials and digital workflows.
• Dentsply Sirona: The largest publicly traded dental equipment and consumables company globally, offering overlapping CAD/CAM, ceramics, implant, and laboratory product portfolios that directly compete with Ivoclar in dental practices and laboratories worldwide.
• Envista Holdings: Dental-focused parent of Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and KaVo Kerr, competing across implants, orthodontics, and consumables including specialty endodontics and restorative materials that overlap with Ivoclar's practice and lab offerings.
• Kuraray Noritake Dental: Joint venture combining Kuraray's resin chemistry with Noritake's ceramics expertise; competes directly with Ivoclar in CAD/CAM zirconia blocks, bonding agents, and prosthodontic materials for dental laboratories.

Others

• Colgate-Palmolive: Consumer oral-care giant (Colgate, elmex, meridol) overlapping with Ivoclar's prevention and patient-care category, though primarily through retail consumer channels rather than professional dental supply.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Ivoclar-global
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ivoclar.NA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ivoclar-na
• Instagraminstagram.com/ivoclar.na

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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