What HYGITECH does

HYGITECH is a France-based designer, manufacturer, and direct distributor of dental surgical equipment and consumables, headquartered in Paris and founded in 2005. The company organizes its offering across four workflow stages — S'équiper, Préparer, Opérer, and Décontaminer — covering sterile surgical kits (11 SKU variants with 6–56 components each), irrigation sets compatible with over 90% of implantology motors, sterile aspiration canulas, a full resorbable and non-resorbable suture portfolio (PGA, PGLA, PGCL, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, PTFE), surgical loupes, Mayo and Pont tables, and approximately 500 German-manufactured surgical instruments with lifetime warranty, plus sterilization consumables (Bowie-Dick, Helix, Prion tests, crepe paper). Products are certified EN ISO 13485:2016 and aligned with EU MDR 2017/745 across Class I, IIa, and III device categories.

HYGITECH sells directly to dental surgeons and implantologists through its own e-commerce storefront (hygitech.fr), supplemented by phone and email ordering, with next-day delivery in metropolitan France for orders placed before 4 PM, free shipping above €149, 100-day free returns on unopened products, and a 5% credit card discount. The company is present in 50+ countries through local distribution partners and direct sales, and reportedly serves 50,000–60,000+ dental professionals worldwide.

The business model is product-led e-commerce with content- and event-driven demand generation: a free sampling program, the HYGITECH Academy scientific portal (114+ articles on clinical protocols, peri-implantitis, sterilization, and regulation), peri-implantitis white papers for lead capture, and participation in dental tradeshows and hands-on training sessions. Pricing is transparent and unit-based across kits, sutures, canules, and instruments, with personalisation options (laser marking) on sutures and instruments. The company maintains no public listing, no disclosed institutional investors, and an 11–50 employee headcount, indicating a founder-led, privately held operating structure.

Name

HYGITECH

Legal name

HYGITECH

Website

https://hygitech.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HYGITECH designs, manufactures, and directly distributes sterile surgical kits, sutures, irrigation sets, and surgical instruments for dental implantology and oral surgery, selling via e-commerce to 50,000+ dental professionals across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Surgical Equipment and Consumables

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical, Dental & Lab Supply Marketplaces (CRAFAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

Keywords

• Dental surgical equipment
• Sterile surgical kits
• Dental implantology supplies
• Surgical sutures
• Dental sterilization products

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales of Surgical Consumables & Equipment: HYGITECH sells dental surgical products directly to dental surgeons and implantologists through its e-commerce platform hygitech.fr, as well as by phone and email. Products include sterile surgical kits, sutures, irrigation sets, aspiration canules, instruments, sterilization products, and protective equipment. The company designs and manufactures its products and distributes them without intermediaries, enabling competitive pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HYGITECH designs, manufactures, and directly distributes a comprehensive range of dental surgical consumables and equipment—including sterile surgical kits, resorbable and non-resorbable sutures, sterile irrigation sets, aspiration canulas, surgical instruments, sterilization tests and paper, surgical tables, loupes, and personal protective equipment—for dental surgeons and implantologists performing oral surgery, implantology, periodontal, and maxillofacial procedures. The portfolio is organized in four workflow stages (S'équiper, Préparer, Opérer, Décontaminer) and sold primarily through the company's own e-commerce platform and direct sales channels without intermediaries.

Product overview

HYGITECH is a dental surgical equipment supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized in four segments: S'équiper (equipment), Préparer (preparation), Opérer (surgery), and Décontaminer (sterilization). The core product lines include sterile surgical kits (Protect, Duo, Start, Implanfield, Implanwear, Hygitex, Protect Extend, Essential, Universal, Easyfield, Eco Dental series) with varying component counts (6-56 items), irrigation sets compatible with 90% of surgical motors, sterile aspiration canulas, and a complete suture range (resorbable PGA, PGLA, PGCL, PGA Fast and non-resorbable Silk, Polyester, Nylon, PTFE under the Finalis, DemeSILK, DemeBOND, DemeLON, DemePTFE brands). Supporting equipment includes Mayo tables, Pont tables, surgical loupes, trolleys, IV stands, and approximately 500 surgical instruments. Sterilization consumables include Bowie Dick tests, Helix tests, Prion tests, and sterilization paper. Protection products encompass surgical drapes, gowns, masks, and covers. The company also offers cryotherapy products and hemostatic materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sterile Surgical Kits for Dental Surgery and Implantology Pre-assembled sterile surgical kits for dental implantology and oral surgery procedures, available in multiple configurations ranging from 6 to 56 components (Protect Plus, Protect, Protect Extend, Duo, Start, Essential, Implanfield, Implanwear, Hygitex, Universal, Easyfield, Eco Dental). Each kit includes surgical drapes, gowns, gloves, and accessories needed for aseptic surgical practice. Sold to dental surgeons and implantologists through the HYGITECH e-commerce platform. Class I sterile medical devices certified under EU MDR 2017/745.
• Sterile Irrigation Sets Sterile irrigation tubing sets delivering cooling solution during bone drilling for implant procedures. Compatible with over 90% of implantology surgical motors on the market, including W&H Implantmed, Bien Air, NSK, Kavo, and Straumann. Class IIa medical devices certified under EU MDR 2017/745 by notified body SGS Belgium (N°1639).
• Sterile Aspiration Canulas Sterile aspiration canulas in 1.2 mm or 2.5 mm diameters for removing fluids and debris during dental procedures. Class IIa sterile medical devices certified under EU MDR 2017/745.
• Resorbable and Non-Resorbable Sutures (Finalis, DemeCAPRONE, DemeQUICK, DemeSILK, DemeBOND, DemeLON, DemePTFE) Comprehensive suture range for dental wound closure, including resorbable sutures (PGA Finalis, PGLA Finalis, PGCL monofilament DemeCAPRONE, fast-absorbing PGA DemeQUICK) and non-resorbable sutures (Silk DemeSILK, Polyester DemeBOND, Nylon DemeLON, PTFE DemePTFE). PGA sutures are Class III implantable medical devices compliant with European and US Pharmacopoeia. Laser-marking personalization is available per dentist specification.
• Surgical Instruments for Implantology, Periodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery Nearly 500 surgical instruments manufactured in Germany for implantology, periodontics, and maxillofacial surgery, lifetime-guaranteed with sharpening and maintenance services available. Personalized via laser marking per dentist specifications.
• Surgical Tables (Mayo and Pont) Surgical tables for supporting implantology motors and instruments during dental procedures, including hydraulic and standard Mayo tables (€702.76–€1,323.02) and over-patient Pont tables (€589.92) for positioning instruments and supplies.
• Surgical Loupes Surgical magnification loupes (x2.5 and x3.5 zoom) for improved visibility and precision during dental procedures.
• Sterilization Tests (Bowie-Dick, Helix, Prion) Daily steam sterilizer verification consumables: Bowie-Dick test for air removal and steam penetration, Helix test for hollow instruments (EN 867/EN ISO 11140), and Prion-specific detection test for high-risk sterilization verification.
• Sterilization Crepe Paper Crepe sterilization paper in blue and green for packaging instruments before autoclave sterilization.
• Disposable Examination Instrument Sets Disposable examination instrument sets (3-piece basic and 11-piece) including mirrors, probes, and tweezers for routine dental examinations.
• Cryotherapy Products (Hot/Cold Therapy Cushions) Hot/cold therapy products in reusable and single-use formats for post-operative swelling and pain reduction.
• Hemostatic Sponges and Gauze Hemostatic sponges and gauze for controlling bleeding during and after surgical procedures.
• Aspiration Waste Collection System (Bocal 1L with Solidifying Pouches) 1L aspiration waste collection jar with solidifying-agent pouches for safe disposal of surgical fluids.
• Surgical Drapes Sterile surgical drapes in various sizes with or without adhesive for patient and equipment protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% immediate discount for credit card payment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GACDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006GACD is described as the market leader in dental supply products in France. HYGITECH began collaborating with GACD in 2006 for distribution of its products within the French market.
• Universities and Dental Training InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHYGITECH collaborates with universities and implantology training programs to develop products aligned with the latest surgical methods and techniques. Partner institutions include: Université de Strasbourg, DU Evry, University of Aberdeen, Campus Clinic, Focus Implant, and Clinic-All.
• MedNet GmbH (EU Authorized Representative)minorOthersMedNet GmbH (Borkstraße 10, 48163 Münster, Germany) serves as HYGITECH's EU Authorized Representative for certain products, such as PGA resorbable sutures, in compliance with EU MDR requirements.
• SGS Belgium (Notified Body N°1639)minorOthersSGS Belgium serves as the notified body (N°1639) for certification of HYGITECH's medical devices under EU MDR 2017/745 and EN ISO 13485:2016 quality management system.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acteon Group: French dental equipment and consumables company (headquartered near Bordeaux) producing ultrasonic systems, surgical motors, and clinical consumables. Highly comparable to HYGITECH as a France-based dental equipment specialist serving surgical/implantology workflows.
• Dentaurum: German manufacturer and supplier of dental surgical and orthodontic products, including implants, instruments and consumables. Directly comparable to HYGITECH on German-engineered dental surgical products sold globally.
• Directa Dental: Swedish manufacturer and distributor of dental consumables and surgical accessories, including sutures, irrigation, and surgical kits. Closely comparable to HYGITECH on product overlap and European mid-market positioning.
• Coltène/Coltene: Swiss-based developer and manufacturer of dental consumables and small equipment, including endodontic and restorative consumables. Comparable to HYGITECH on the dental consumables business model and European manufacturer-distributor footprint.
• Hu-Friedy Group (Envista): Long-standing manufacturer and distributor of dental surgical instruments and instrument management systems, headquartered in the U.S. Directly comparable to HYGITECH on the dental surgical instruments and consumables category.

Emerging players

• NSK Nakanishi: Japanese manufacturer of high-speed dental handpieces, surgical motors, and maintenance equipment — one of HYGITECH's irrigation-set compatibility partners. Comparable as an indirect competitor in the implantology motor and accessory ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Companies: Large U.S. value-added distributor of dental and animal-health products with a broad catalog spanning consumables, equipment, and software. Comparable to HYGITECH as a competing dental-supply distribution incumbent.
• Benco Dental: Privately held U.S. dental supply distributor with a full-line catalog of equipment, consumables, and small instruments. Comparable to HYGITECH as a privately held dental distribution competitor.
• Dentsply Sirona: Largest manufacturer of professional dental equipment and consumables globally, covering imaging, implants, instruments and orthodontic clear aligners. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose implantology franchise competes with HYGITECH's surgical consumables.
• Henry Schein: Largest global distributor of dental and medical supplies, offering bundled catalog purchasing to practices and DSOs. Comparable as a competing distribution channel to HYGITECH's surgical implants and consumables category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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