dentona AG

What dentona AG does

dentona AG is a privately held German dental technology company headquartered in Dortmund that supplies dental laboratories with an integrated portfolio of digital and traditional manufacturing products, consumables, and equipment. The company operates three sub-brands — optiprint (3D printing resins, printers, intraoral scanners, aligner technology, curing and cleaning devices), optimill (zirconium oxide, CoCr, and plastic milling blanks, milling machines, scanners, and CAD/CAM software), and dentona (specialized dental plasters/gypsum products, model systems, articulating plates, thermoelastic plastics, silicones, investment materials, and accessories) — and serves primarily dental laboratories in Germany with international distribution through trade shows such as IDS 2025. The core technology stack combines proprietary material formulations (notably the thermoelastic memosplint and vivapink plastic systems, and zero-expansion ZERO rock and hydro-stone 200 gypsum products) with distributed third-party hardware (smart optics scanners, imes-icore CORiTEC milling machines, ASIGA 3D printers) and software (exocad DentalCAD, MillBox CAM). Manufacturing is anchored at the company's Lippendorf production facility near Leipzig, which is undergoing a 60% capacity expansion in polymer-based milling blanks.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: direct and e-commerce sales of consumables and smaller equipment via dentona.de with volume-tiered pricing; a recurring equipment subscription program (dentona Subscribe) covering 3D printers and milling machines on 12–36 month contracts that bundle setup, maintenance, repairs, replacement devices, and training; and professional training and continuing education services (dentona Fortbildung). The go-to-market combines a sales-led B2B motion targeting dental laboratories through the own e-commerce storefront, direct enterprise sales for subscription contracts, and presence at industry events. The company is led by a small management team (Vorstand Carsten K. Wilkesmann, Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender Torsten Wortelmann, Prokurist Marc Hütt) with closely held ownership and no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, operating with a headcount in the 11–50 range across headquarters, manufacturing, and warehouse functions.

Name

dentona AG

Legal name

dentona AG

Website

https://dentona.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

dentona AG is a German dental technology company supplying dental laboratories with integrated 3D printing (optiprint), milling (optimill), and traditional laboratory materials, plus equipment subscriptions and training, primarily serving the German dental laboratory market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Materials and Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory materials
• Dental 3D printing resins
• Dental milling blanks
• Dental gypsum products
• Dental CAD CAM equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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 Equipment and Materials Sales: Primary revenue through direct sales of dental 3D printers, milling machines, scanners, proprietary resins, gypsum products, and accessories to dental laboratories via e-commerce and direct sales.
2. Equipment Subscription (dentona Subscribe): Monthly subscription model for dental equipment including setup, installation, technical support, annual maintenance, repairs, and replacement devices. Terms of 12-36 months with flexible cancellation.
3. Training and Education Services: Training programs covering 3D printing and milling technology, materials science, and troubleshooting for dental laboratory professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

dentona AG manufactures and distributes dental laboratory supplies across three integrated product brands: optiprint (3D printing resins, 3D printers, intraoral scanners, curing/cleaning devices), optimill (zirconia, CoCr and plastic milling blanks, milling machines, scanners, CAD/CAM software), and dentona (specialized dental plasters, model systems, thermoelastic plastics, silicones, investment materials). The company also operates an equipment subscription service (dentona Subscribe) and a dental training program.

Product overview

dentona AG is a German dental technology company operating three integrated product brands. The optiprint brand covers additive manufacturing — 3D printing resins, printers (ASIGA, Rapid Shape), intraoral scanners, cleaning and curing devices, and aligner technology. The optimill brand covers subtractive manufacturing — zirconium oxide, CoCr, and plastic milling blanks (rond/ronden), dental milling machines (imes-icore CORiTEC series), dental scanners (smart optics Vinyl series, scanBox, mini), and CAD/CAM software (exocad, MillBox). The core dentona brand covers conventional dental laboratory materials — specialized plasters/gypsum products (esthetic-base, ZERO rock, hydro-stone), model systems (dentobase, optibase, Pindex), articulating plates, thermoelastic plastics (vivatemp, vivapink), silicones, investment/casting materials, and magnets. Services include a device subscription program (dentona Subscribe), a training/continuing education program (Fortbildung), and a gypsum recycling service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• optiprint: 3D printing brand offering dental resins, devices, intraoral scanners, aligner technology, light curing units, cleaning devices, and software for dental 3D printing workflows.
• optimill
• dentona
• dentona Subscribe

Products and services

• optimill memosplint Thermoelastic plastic blank (rond) for milling dental splints and interim prostheses; becomes more flexible at body temperature (36–38°C, Shore D < 60) with high tear and break resistance and a memory effect that returns the blank to shape after deformation. Targeted at dental laboratories producing flexible, break-resistant splints.
• optimill memosplint Version S Enhanced-stiffness thermoelastic milling blank (Shore D > 65 at 21–25°C, < 65 at 36–38°C) for flexible, break-resistant splints and milled interim prostheses; clear material with high aesthetics, repairable with the vivatemp P/L system. For dental laboratories.
• dentona vivapink Universal pink thermoelastic powder-liquid system for manufacturing flexible interim prostheses with permanent color fastness and tension-free wearing comfort. Targeted at dental laboratories.
• dentona vivatemp Powder-liquid system for manufacturing flexible bite splints and interim prostheses, compatible with memosplint blanks for repair and extension. Targeted at dental laboratories.
• esthetic-base 300 Plastic-stabilized Type 4 special stump gypsum per DIN EN ISO 6873:2013, successor to esthetic-rock 285 from 1989. Highly thixotropic, fast-release for saw, opposing-bite and diagnostic models, 24h hardness > 300 N/mm². For dental laboratories.
• ZERO rock Special super-hard gypsum with 0.00% expansion for saw and full models, optimized for large-span implant and bridge work; thixotropic consistency, 24h hardness > 280 N/mm². Targeted at dental laboratories.
• hydro-stone 200 Type 4 special super-hard gypsum per DIN EN ISO 6873:2013, formulated for opposing-bite impressions from alginate and hydrophilized silicone impression materials; low-thixotropic, fast-setting. Used for opposing bites, prosthetic plastics, model cast work and orthodontics. For dental laboratories.
• optiprint model Opaque, light-stable, moisture-stable 3D printing resin specialized for dental model production, available in goldbrown, gray and ivory; the goldbrown variant offers optimal preparation line visibility and abrasion resistance comparable to classical gypsum models. For dental laboratories.
• dentobase Model System Dimensionally stable dental model system based on the Zeiser/Giroform technique, manufactured in-house by dentona AG, with high-quality processing socket and split-cast plates. For dental laboratories.
• optibase Model System Dental model system offering a further-developed connection technique between split-cast plates and socket plates. Targeted at dental laboratories seeking optimized model-system handling.
• dentona Pindex Precision pin-based dental model system providing accurate model mounting and separation in articulators. For dental laboratories.
• dentona Magnetsystem Magnetic retention system for dental model work, comprising retention discs, magnetic pots and magnets for securing models in articulators and model systems. For dental laboratories.
• Artiplatten (Articulating Plates) Impact-resistant plastic articulating plates available in multiple color variants, compatible with adesso split, Splitex and Kavo systems, providing high precision in model articulation. For dental laboratories.
• smart optics Vinyl High Resolution Dental model and impression scanner using stripe light triangulation, with repeatability accuracy up to 4 µm per DIN ISO 12836 and full-jaw scan in 32 seconds; compatible with any open CAD software. Targeted at dental laboratories.
• smart optics Vinyl Scanner Standard dental model and impression scanner offering precision, longevity and broad functionality with automatic scan object positioning for dental laboratory workflows.
• smart optics scanBox Pro Compact dental scanner utilizing stripe light technology for digitizing impressions, positioned as an entry-level or secondary workstation device for dental laboratories.
• smart optics mini Compact dental scanner with modular design, < 6 µm repeatability and open scan area; includes base module with essential prosthetic and orthodontic indications, expandable via modules, with interfaces to exocad and OnyxCeph3 software. For dental laboratories.
• smart optics Vinyl UXD Dental scanner featuring a UX module with two additional cameras and a projector for enhanced scanning capability, for dental laboratory use.
• smart optics Vinyl open air Open-air dental model and impression scanner distinguished by precision, speed and durability, with automatic object positioning capabilities. For dental laboratories.
• ASIGA MAX UV 3D Printer Professional UV desktop 3D printer with transparent red housing and UV-LED illuminated build platform, distributed by dentona AG as part of the optiprint 3D printing ecosystem. For dental laboratories.
• imes-icore CORiTEC 350i Milling Machine Precision dental milling machines (350i PRO+, 350i Loader PRO) distributed by dentona AG as part of the optimill milling portfolio, enabling 24/7 operation with consistent high precision for dental laboratories.
• exocad DentalCAD exocad DentalCAD software for dental restoration design, distributed by dentona AG as a bundle or standalone; recommended for operating smart optics scanners and oriented closely to dental technical workflows. For dental laboratories.
• MillBox CAM Software CAM software for dental milling workflows, offered by dentona AG as part of the optimill portfolio, supporting the complete dental indication spectrum.
• dentona Subscribe (Device Subscription) Device subscription service offering dental laboratory equipment (3D printers, milling machines) on flexible 12–36 month contracts. Includes setup, commissioning, training, technical phone and TeamViewer support, annual maintenance, wear-based repairs, replacement devices, and access to dentona training courses. For dental laboratories.
• dentona Fortbildung (Training Program) Training and continuing education program covering 3D printing and milling technology, materials science and troubleshooting, designed to increase dental laboratory production capacity. Targeted at dental laboratory professionals.
• Gipsrecycling (Gypsum Recycling) Gypsum recycling service for dental laboratory waste, supporting sustainability and resource conservation with pickup logistics. For dental laboratories.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: One of the world's largest dental equipment and consumables manufacturers, offering CAD/CAM mills, 3D printers, materials, and digital workflows to dental labs and practices. Direct competitive overlap with dentona across milling equipment, 3D printing resins, and gypsum/model materials, but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Kulzer (Mitsui Chemicals Group): Global dental materials manufacturer covering composites, gypsum, CAD/CAM polymers, and 3D printing resins. Overlaps with dentona's gypsum (dentona brand) and plastic/splint materials portfolio.
• Ivoclar: Global dental manufacturer covering prosthetics, CAD/CAM materials (e.g., zirconia, lithium disilicate), milling, and digital equipment. Overlaps directly with dentona's optimill zirconia ronden, optimill memosplint plastics, and integrated lab workflow strategy.

Direct peers

• VITA Zahnfabrik: German-based manufacturer of dental CAD/CAM blocks, zirconia, milling tools, and shade-matching consumables used by dental labs. Directly comparable to dentona's optimill zirconia ronden and CAD/CAM lab materials portfolio.
• Zirkonzahn: South-Tyrolean dental CAD/CAM manufacturer focused on milling machines, zirconia and other blanks, and lab software for prosthetic and implant workflows. Comparable to dentona around milling equipment and zirconia materials.
• imes-icore: German manufacturer of dental milling machines (CORiTEC series) and CAD/CAM solutions sold globally and also distributed by dentona as part of the optimill portfolio. Direct competitor and channel partner.
• Amann Girrbach: Austrian/German dental CAD/CAM specialist offering milling machines, scanners, zirconia blanks, and full lab digital workflows. Closely comparable to dentona's optimill end-to-end CAD/CAM positioning.
• COLTENE: Swiss dental manufacturer of consumables, endodontic and prosthetic materials, and CAD/CAM-related products for labs and practices. Adjacent overlap with dentona's dental lab material offering.

Emerging players

• Formlabs (Dental): US-based manufacturer of desktop and professional 3D printers with a growing dental-focused business in crowns, splints, and models. Competitor to dentona's optiprint 3D printing ecosystem, particularly for the same SMB dental lab buyer.

Regional players

• BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei: German dental manufacturer with strengths in CoCr alloys, casting, CAD/CAM materials, and 3D printing resins for labs. Direct overlap with dentona's optimill CoCr ronden and optiprint resin lines, and shares the German-speaking lab market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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