Candulor

What Candulor does

Candulor AG is a Swiss manufacturer of dental prosthetic materials and systems, headquartered in Glattpark (Opfikon) near Zurich and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Liechtenstein) since 1972. The company produces a complete prosthetic system covering tooth lines (PhysioStar NFC+, PhysioSelect TCR, BonSelect TCR, PhysioSet TCR, Preference Acrylic), denture base materials built on proprietary polymer technologies (TwinCrossedResin/TCR with 40+ years on the market, and XPLEX high-impact PMMA), CAD/CAM and 3D printing materials (UCAN Mill disks, UCAN Print line), characterization kits, registration devices (CRS Sets 10/15/20), and instrument sets for clinical and laboratory use. The SmileLibrary+ provides 453 predefined digital tooth setups integrated into the 3Shape Dental System, with additional digital tooth data for exocad DentalCAD.

The company sells to dental technicians and laboratories as its primary segment, with dentists, prosthodontists, and regional distribution partners (including Edmonds Dental Supply and Central Dental Ltd in North America) as secondary channels. Revenue is generated through unit-priced product sales via a direct webshop (Shopware 6, integrated with SAP), the German distribution and customer-service entity Candulor Dental GmbH in Rielasingen-Worblingen, and international resellers. A second revenue stream comes from the Swiss School of Prosthetics (SSOP), an in-house ISO 21001:2018-certified educational institution founded in 2019, offering certified courses and workshops. The company has approximately 65 employees worldwide, participates in major international dental trade shows, and runs the KunstZahnWerk (KZW) international prosthetics competition (since 1999) to drive community engagement. Candulor holds EU MDR certification (achieved 2023) and positions itself in the premium segment under the "CANDULOR. HIGH END ONLY." brand claim.

Name

Candulor

Legal name

CANDULOR AG

Website

https://candulor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Candulor AG is a Swiss dental prosthetic materials manufacturer (founded 1936, ~65 employees) that supplies premium tooth lines, denture base polymers, CAD/CAM disks, and 3D printing materials to dental technicians, laboratories, and dentists worldwide, supplemented by certified training through its Swiss School of Prosthetics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Prosthetic Materials

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Removable Prosthetics (Dentures/Partials) Fabrication (HLABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF), Removable Prosthodontics (Complete & Partial Dentures) (HLABAFAB)

Keywords

• Dental prosthetics materials
• Denture tooth lines
• CAD/CAM dental disks
• 3D printing dental materials
• Denture base materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Opfikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Product Sales: Candulor generates revenue through the sale of dental prosthetic products including tooth lines (PhysioStar NFC+, PhysioSelect TCR, PhysioSet TCR, BonSelect TCR), denture base materials (TCR, XPLEX, Aesthetic), CAD/CAM materials (UCAN Mill disks, UCAN Print 3D printing materials), auxiliary materials, devices, instruments, and registration systems. Sales are conducted through direct webstore, distribution partners, and international resellers.
2. Education & Training Services: The Swiss School of Prosthetics by Candulor (SSOP) provides certified education and training courses for dental professionals, generating revenue through course fees for both online and onsite training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Candulor manufactures and sells dental prosthetic products including tooth lines (PhysioSelect TCR, BonSelect TCR, PhysioStar NFC+, PhysioSet TCR), denture base materials (TCR, XPLEX, AESTHETIC), CAD/CAM milling disks (UCAN Mill), 3D printing materials (UCAN Print), instruments, and intraoral registration devices (CRS Sets 10/15/20). The company also provides certified dental prosthetics education and training through the Swiss School of Prosthetics (SSOP).

Product overview

Candulor offers a comprehensive prosthetic dentistry system spanning tooth lines, denture base materials, CAD/CAM materials, auxiliary materials, instruments, and registration devices. The product portfolio includes the PhysioSelect TCR and BonSelect TCR tooth lines (TCR material family), the UCAN Mill CAD/CAM disk line (TCR Mono, TCR Multi, XPLEX Base), the UCAN Print 3D printing material family, characterization materials (AESTHETIC Color Set), and specialized registration devices (CRS Sets 10, 15, 20) for intraoral jaw position determination. Digital tooth libraries integrate with 3Shape and exocad CAD platforms. The SSOP (Swiss School of Prosthetics) provides associated education and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PhysioSelect TCR: Young tooth shapes for a new generation made of TwinCrossedResin material
• PhysioStar NFC+
• PhysioSet TCR
• UCAN Mill
• UCAN Print
• UCAN Design
• XPLEX
• BonSelect TCR
• Preference Acrylic

Products and services

• PhysioSelect TCR Anterior tooth line with youthful design developed from proven tooth moulds. Made of TwinCrossedResin (TCR), targeting the 'Best Agers' generation with delicate crown morphology, 4-fold layering, and natural incisal light refraction. For dental technicians and prosthodontists producing aesthetic removable prosthetics.
• BonSelect TCR
• PhysioStar NFC+ Premium anterior tooth line made of NFC+ composite material, recognized as Candulor's number-one line in aesthetics. For dental technicians and prosthodontists seeking premium aesthetic denture teeth.
• PhysioSet TCR Tooth line offering an exceptional variety of type-specific tooth shapes with a special surface profile, made of TCR material. For dental technicians building complete and partial dentures.
• UCAN Mill TCR Mono Tooth-colored, monochromatic stained disk made of TCR for CAD/CAM milling of complete dentures, partial dentures, implant-supported dentures, and tooth-supported dentures. Available in 9 shades (A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B3, C2, D2, BL3). For dental laboratories with CAD/CAM milling capacity.
• UCAN Mill TCR Multi Multi-layer tooth-colored disk with harmonious three-layer color gradient for CAD/CAM milling of complete dentures, made of TCR material. Achieves high esthetics without subsequent characterization and allows hybrid work with PhysioSet TCR and PhysioSelect TCR tooth lines. For dental CAD/CAM laboratories.
• UCAN Mill XPLEX Base
• UCAN Mill XPLEX Bond PMMA-based composite auxiliary material for bonding resin-based teeth and segments into prefabricated or digitally fabricated denture bases. Self-curing material connecting prefabricated or milled teeth with milled or printed bases. For dental laboratories.
• UCAN Print 3D Printing Materials Complete line of 3D printing materials for removable denture production including UCAN Print Base (denture base), Model, Splint, Tray, and Try-In materials, enabling an efficient digital workflow for complete dentures. For dental laboratories with 3D printing capacity.
• XPLEX 2-in-1 Polymer High-end PMMA-based polymer for denture base fabrication, formulated as a 2-in-1 material suitable for both cold and hot processing. High-impact strength with low plaque adhesion and discoloration. For dental technicians.
• AESTHETIC Color Set Easy
• CRS Set 10
• CRS Set 15
• CRS Set 20
• Clinical Instrument Set
• Technical Instrument Set
• Candulor Denture SmileLibrary+
• Swiss School of Prosthetics (SSOP) Education Programs ISO 21001:2018 certified education institution providing theoretical courses, practical hands-on training, and comprehensive programs for dental and dental technical professionals in prosthetics. Full denture courses for dentists and denturists. For dental professionals seeking certified continuing education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 453 predefined tooth setups available in digital library
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• 3ShapecoreTechnology or IntegrationCandulor Denture SmileLibrary+ integration provides 453 predefined tooth setups with NFC+ and TCR tooth moulds directly in the 3Shape Dental System, enabling seamless digital workflow for dental laboratories.
• exocadcoreTechnology or IntegrationCandulor tooth lines PhysioSelect TCR and BonSelect TCR are included as digital tooth data in the exocad DentalCAD software, with tooth data also available in the download area on the exocad website.
• Edmonds Dental SupplymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American distribution partner operating in the USA and Canada. Offers Candulor products through their online shop and provides education and training support including full denture courses for dentists and denturists.
• Central Dental LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American distribution partner based in Canada, distributing Candulor products to dental professionals in their region.
• Ivoclar Vivadent AGflagshipOthersCandulor AG became a subsidiary of Ivoclar Vivadent AG in 1972. Ivoclar Vivadent is a global dental material company based in Liechtenstein. Candulor is part of the Ivoclar Group of companies.
• Swiss School of Prosthetics (SSOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Candulor in 2019, SSOP is an in-house education institution providing certified training for dental professionals. ISO 21001:2018 certified in 2023. Offers theoretical courses, practical hands-on training, and comprehensive programs for both beginners and experts in prosthetics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GC Corporation: Japanese-headquartered global dental materials manufacturer with comparable product categories (denture base materials, CAD/CAM blocks, 3D printing resins). Broad incumbent serving similar dental laboratory and clinician customers.
• Kulzer (Mitsui Chemicals Group): Major dental materials manufacturer (Pala tooth lines, denture base materials, digital workflow products) now part of Mitsui Chemicals. Broad incumbent with overlapping product lines in denture teeth and CAD/CAM materials at much larger scale.
• Dentsply Sirona: Largest global dental equipment and materials manufacturer. Overlaps with Candulor in denture teeth, prosthetic materials, and digital CAD/CAM workflows, but operates across the full dental value chain at vastly greater scale.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Parent company of Candulor and one of the world's largest dental materials manufacturers. Overlaps with Candulor's product lines in denture teeth, base materials, and CAD/CAM, but operates at much broader scale across all dental categories.

Emerging players

• NextDent (3D Systems): 3D printing materials specialist for dental applications including denture bases, now part of 3D Systems. Directly competes with Candulor's UCAN Print line in the digital denture manufacturing workflow.

Direct peers

• Zhermack: Italian dental materials manufacturer producing prosthetic materials, impression systems, and 3D printing resins. Overlaps with Candulor in denture base materials and CAD/CAM/3D printing consumables for dental labs.
• VITA Zahnfabrik: German manufacturer of dental prosthetic materials including tooth lines, denture base materials, and CAD/CAM products. Closest direct competitor to Candulor in the removable prosthetics materials category, with comparable product portfolio and European premium positioning.
• Schottlander: UK-based dental prosthetic materials manufacturer and distributor offering tooth lines, denture base products, and instruments. Comparable niche focus on removable prosthetics with similar distribution-led go-to-market model.
• Merz Dental: German dental laboratory and prosthetic materials manufacturer producing tooth lines, denture base materials, and 3D printing consumables. Directly comparable to Candulor in target customer (dental technicians), product category, and European mid-market positioning.

Regional players

• Dental Manufacturing Solutions (DMS): Australia-based manufacturer of dental prosthetic materials including tooth lines and denture base products. Comparable product offering focused on removable prosthetics but primarily serving Asia-Pacific markets rather than DACH/North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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