What Bicon Dental Implants does

Bicon Dental Implants is a privately held U.S. medical device manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in a single proprietary dental implant system. The company's core technology is the plateau root form implant with a locking taper (screwless) abutment connection, an architecture that has been deliberately unchanged since inception and is backed by a research bibliography of over 300 peer-reviewed publications. Its signature SHORT® Implants (5.0mm, 6.0mm, and 8.0mm lengths) are designed to function in minimal bone spaces without requiring grafting procedures, addressing a clinical limitation of conventional 12-20mm implants. The broader portfolio spans MAX 2.5® and NARROW® diameter implants, a Universal Abutment System, SynthoGraft® bone regeneration material, the TRINIA® metal-free CAD/CAM restorative material line (including the 2024-launched TRINIA EPC Blocks), and supporting surgical instrumentation, all designed to interoperate within the locking taper ecosystem.

Bicon operates a direct-to-clinician sales model targeting oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and general dentists, supplemented by an owned online store (store.bicon.com) and dedicated dental laboratory support including Rx services and digital libraries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company invests heavily in continuing education as a customer acquisition and retention mechanism, running hands-on practical courses, live surgical courses in Phoenix, Cartagena, and Rome, lab technician courses, and a Bicon Institute faculty, all offering CE credits. Its distribution is described as global via direct sales, and it maintains content marketing channels including the Bicon Minute video podcast series and the Bicon Bulletin newsletter.

The business generates revenue through sales of implants, abutments, surgical instrumentation, bone regeneration materials, and CAD/CAM blocks. No revenue figures, funding rounds, ownership details beyond private status, or management team information are disclosed in available sources. Recent strategic activity is concentrated on product extensions within the existing system (TRINIA EPC Blocks in February 2024, Drill Stop Pilot Drills in January 2024) and digital workflow integration via Scannable Temporary Abutments and Millable Blanks, rather than on M&A or external capital events.

Name

Bicon Dental Implants

Legal name

Bicon

Website

https://bicon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bicon Dental Implants is a privately held U.S. medical device company founded in 1985 that designs, manufactures, and sells a proprietary dental implant system based on a locking taper connection and SHORT® Implant design, selling direct to oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and general dentists globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Implants

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Implants & Prosthodontic Components (Implants/Abutments/Prosthetics) (HLAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), 3D-Printed & Patient-Specific Implants (Custom Ortho/Spine/Cranial) (HLAHAEAJ), Implant Prosthodontics (Implant-Supported Restorations) (HLABAFAC)

Keywords

• Dental implant systems
• Dental implant hardware
• Prosthetic abutments
• Bone regeneration materials
• CAD/CAM dental materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamaica Plain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Implant Hardware Sales: Bicon generates revenue through the sale of dental implants, abutments, surgical instrumentation, and related dental products. The company sells directly to dental professionals and maintains an online store for product purchases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bicon offers a unified dental implant system centered on SHORT® Implants, which are 5.0mm to 8.0mm long, and also sells MAX 2.5®, NARROW®, and FDUA transitional implants. The portfolio includes universal and temporary abutments, SynthoGraft® bone-regeneration material, TRINIA® metal-free CAD/CAM material, and surgical and restorative instrumentation for implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation.

Product overview

Bicon Dental Implants offers a unified dental implant system centered on its signature SHORT Implants (5.0mm-8.0mm lengths), which eliminate the need for bone grafting in many cases. The portfolio includes MAX 2.5 and NARROW Implants for different clinical indications, a comprehensive Universal Abutment System with multiple configurations (non-shouldered, stealth shouldered, temporary, scannable, overdenture, fixed-detachable), and the TRINIA Metal-Free CAD/CAM material line for metal-free restorations. Supporting products include SynthoGraft bone regeneration materials, digital impression components, surgical and restorative instrumentation kits, and the recently launched TRINIA EPC Blocks for endodontic post-core restorations. The system is built around the locking taper connection design unchanged since 1985.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHORT® Implants: Short dental implants (5.0mm, 6.0mm, and 8.0mm lengths) that avoid the need for bone grafting procedures
• TRINIA®
• SynthoGraft®
• MAX 2.5® Implants
• NARROW® Implants
• Brevis® Abutments

Products and services

• SHORT Implants Bicon's signature short dental implants, 5.0mm to 8.0mm in length, are designed to provide function and aesthetic papillae in minimal bone spaces without requiring grafting procedures.
• TRINIA Metal-Free CAD/CAM Material A biocompatible, metal-free CAD/CAM material for dental restorations that is lightweight, flexible, requires no firing, and permits longer distal extensions without cantilevers because of its flexibility.
• Scannable Temporary Abutments Dual-function abutments serving as temporary abutments and digital scan posts to record implant positions efficiently and reduce patient visits.
• Thin Crestal Temporary Abutments Temporary abutments designed to prevent inadvertent over-seating of implants while facilitating mucosal closure, used with 3.0mm well implants.
• Millable Abutment Blanks Custom abutment blanks that dental professionals can design and mill into custom Bicon abutments with gingival contours while preserving the quality and precision of the Bicon locking taper connection.
• TRINIA EPC Blocks CAD/CAM blocks for digital fabrication of endodontic post and core restorations less than 15mm in length, with a modulus of elasticity similar to dentin; they are milled from one material, provide no interface, and yield eight post and core restorations per block.
• Drill Stop Pilot Drills 2.0mm-diameter pilot drills with seven depth stops from 5.0mm to 11mm, supplied in a compact surgical tray and made of anodized stainless steel for increased longevity.
• Universal Abutment System A comprehensive abutment system with configurations for non-shouldered, stealth shouldered, temporary, overdenture, fixed-detachable, and fixed-detachable universal clinical indications.
• SynthoGraft Bone Regeneration Material Bone graft material for ridge preservation and bone regeneration procedures in implant dentistry.
• MAX 2.5 Implants Wider diameter implants for patients requiring increased implant stability or specific clinical indications.
• NARROW Implants Narrow diameter implants designed for limited interdental spaces or specific clinical situations.
• FDUA Transitional Implants Transitional implants used during treatment phases or as temporary support during prosthetic rehabilitation.
• Bicon Hands-On Practical Course A hands-on educational course providing clinicians with training in the surgical and restorative aspects of the Bicon dental implant system, with continuing education credits.
• Live Surgical Course in Phoenix A live surgical course in Phoenix for dental professionals.
• Live Surgical Course in Cartagena A live surgical course in Cartagena for dental professionals.
• Rome Practical Course A practical course in Rome for dental professionals.
• Lab Technician Courses Laboratory technician courses associated with Bicon's implant and restorative training and continuing education programs.
• Patient Observation Days Patient observation days for dental professionals within Bicon's continuing education offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Implants demonstrated decades of clinical success with long-term radiographs showing stable bone levels up to 21 years

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dentsply Sirona: Largest dental equipment and supplies manufacturer globally, including the Astra Tech Implant System and DS PrimeTaper implants. Comparable to Bicon as a broad-line dental implant and restorative materials provider with extensive clinical education programs.
• BioHorizons: U.S.-based dental implant company offering the Tapered Pro, Tapered Short, and Laser-Lok surface implants. Directly comparable to Bicon as a focused implant specialist with similar specialty distributor/GPO relationships.
• Zimmer Biomet (Dental): Dental division offering the Tapered Screw-Vent and Trabecular Metal implants, with focus on surgical and restorative solutions. Directly competitive with Bicon in implant hardware and prosthetic components serving oral surgeons and prosthodontists.
• Neodent: Brazilian dental implant company (Dentsply Sirona subsidiary) offering a wide implant portfolio including the Helix and Drive CM implants. Comparable to Bicon as a focused implant manufacturer with strong Latin American presence and direct-to-clinician education channels.
• Keystone Dental: Dental implant company offering the Paltop, Prima, and TILOBEMAXX systems with a focus on surgical simplicity. Comparable to Bicon as a focused implant manufacturer serving surgical specialists with dedicated clinical education.
• MIS Implants: Dental implant manufacturer offering the V3, C1, and Seven implants with a focus on simplified workflows. Comparable to Bicon in serving general dentists and specialists with user-friendly implant systems and direct sales.
• Nobel Biocare: Major dental implant manufacturer offering the TiUltra/Xeal implant systems and a full digital workflow (DTX Studio Suite). Competes directly with Bicon in the premium implant segment with broader digital ecosystem integration.
• Implant Direct: Value-oriented dental implant manufacturer offering Legacy, SwishPlus, and Spectra implants via direct-to-clinician model. Comparable to Bicon in using direct sales strategy and targeting cost-conscious general dentists and specialists.
• Straumann: Global market leader in dental implants and restorative dentistry, offering a complete implant system portfolio (including short implants like Straumann Bone Level Tapered Short). Directly comparable to Bicon as a premium implant manufacturer serving oral surgeons, periodontists, and prosthodontists.
• CAMLOG: German-based dental implant manufacturer offering the CAMLOG and CONELOG implant systems with tube-in-tube and conical connection designs. Comparable to Bicon as a mid-tier European implant specialist emphasizing connection-mechanism design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bicon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/bicondentalimplants
• Facebookfacebook.com/BiconDentalImplants

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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