DESS Dental Smart Solutions

What DESS Dental Smart Solutions does

DESS Dental Smart Solutions (legal entity Terrats Medical, S.L.U.) is a Spanish precision manufacturer of compatible dental implant prosthetic components, headquartered in Barberà del Vallès, Barcelona. Founded in 2008 as the company's own brand after decades of subcontracted manufacturing under Terrats Medical (origins in 1971), DESS produces abutments, screws, scan bodies, analogues, pre-milled blanks, and related prosthetic hardware engineered to be interchangeable with 30+ major implant systems including Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet 3I, Astra Tech, Osstem, and Camlog under its Pure Switch® concept. The company also offers its own primary implant lines (Conical BLT® and Active Hex®) and proprietary technologies such as SelectGrip® (FDA-approved industrially preconditioned sandblasted surface), ANGLEBase® (angulated screw channel up to 25 degrees), ELLIPTIBase®, and C-Base® for CEREC integration. Manufacturing relies on a 20-machine CNC base of Swiss Tornos Deco, Citizen Cincom, and Precision Tsugami equipment with WorkNC Dental automation.

DESS monetizes through one-time hardware sales of prosthetic components to dental clinics, dental laboratories, and authorized distributors, with unit pricing typically in the EUR 20-50 range per component and free shipping above EUR 150. The company operates a dual go-to-market model combining direct B2B e-commerce storefronts in seven European markets (Spain, Portugal, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Norway) with multi-currency support and an international distributor network covering 39+ countries. All products carry a lifetime warranty covering both DESS and third-party implants. Free downloadable CAD/CAM libraries for 3Shape, Dental Wings, Exocad, Carestream, and CEREC Sirona platforms embed DESS components into the dominant digital dental design workflows.

Since 2020, DESS has been backed by Miura Private Equity, a Spanish investment firm that closed an acquisition of a stake in Terrats Medical to fund continued global expansion. The company has secured multiple FDA 510(k) clearances, CE Class IIb marking, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, Health Canada approval, and MDSAP certification, positioning it as a regulatory-cleared alternative to original-equipment-manufacturer components for dental implantology.

Name

DESS Dental Smart Solutions

Legal name

Terrats Medical, S.L.U.

Website

https://dessdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DESS Dental Smart Solutions manufactures precision dental implant prosthetic components (abutments, screws, scan bodies, and analogues) compatible with 30+ major implant brands under its Pure Switch® concept, selling directly to dental clinics and laboratories across 39+ countries through e-commerce and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Implant Prosthetics

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Implant Prosthetics & Abutment Fabrication (HLABAJAC), CAD/CAM Digital Design & Milling Centers (HLABAJAE), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

• Dental implant abutments
• Prosthetic components
• CAD/CAM dental libraries
• Dental implant systems
• Compatible implant components

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Implant Prosthetic Components: Sale of abutments, prosthetic components, implant connections, and surgical instruments for dental implantology. Products include Ti Bases, analogues, digital analogues, scan abutments, multi-unit abutments, healing abutments, screws, transfers, castables, and C-Bases. Sold directly to dental professionals and through distributor network.
2. DESS Dental Implants: Proprietary implant systems including Conical BLT and Active Hex implants with Zero Waste philosophy, sold alongside compatible abutment ecosystem.
3. Pre-milled Blanks and Customization: Pre-milled titanium interface blocks and blanks allowing dental laboratories to customize abutments using in-house CAD/CAM milling. Enables digital workflow autonomy for labs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DESS designs, manufactures, and sells compatible dental implant prosthetic components including abutments, Ti Bases, screws, scan abutments, multi-unit abutments, healing abutments, and pre-milled blanks for restorative implant workflows. The company also produces its own Conical BLT and Active Hex implant systems and provides free downloadable CAD/CAM libraries for 3Shape, Dental Wings, Exocad, Carestream, and Cerec Sirona systems. Products are compatible with 30+ major implant brands under the Pure Switch concept and are sold to dental professionals and laboratories through direct online stores and an international distributor network covering 39+ countries.

Product overview

DESS® Dental Smart Solutions is a dental implant prosthetic components company offering the largest range of 100% compatible abutments and prosthetic solutions for dental implants worldwide under the Pure Switch® concept. The portfolio includes Ti Bases, ANGLEBase® (angulated screw channel), Multi-Unit Abutments, C-Bases®, Digital Analogues, Scan Abutments, Pre-milled Blanks, DESSLoc® overdenture system, and proprietary own implants (Conical BLT® and Active Hex®). Products are compatible with 30+ major implant brands and supported by free CAD/CAM libraries for digital workflows. All products carry lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pure Switch®: A product concept under which DESS abutments are 100% compatible and perfectly interchangeable with the most popular implant brands in the dental market, offering the 'art of switching' to dental professionals.
• SelectGrip®
• ELLIPTIBase®
• ANGLEBase®
• Conical BLT® Implant
• Active Hex® Implant
• DESSLoc®
• MUA+ (Multi-Unit Plus)

Products and services

• Ti Bases Titanium base components for cemented implant restorations, available with SelectGrip® pre-conditioned sandblasted surface and various gingival heights, used by dental clinics and laboratories for prosthetic restorations.
• ANGLEBase® Angulated screw channel Ti Base allowing up to 25 degrees off-axis placement within 360-degree range, gold anodized with SelectGrip surface, ideal for anterior aesthetic regions where buccal screw access would be problematic.
• Multi-Unit Abutments Abutments compatible with Multi-Unit implant systems including MUA+ (Multi-Unit Plus) enhanced solution, designed for full-arch restorations and All-on-4 treatments in dental practices.
• C-Bases® Cobalt chrome base components compatible with various implant systems including Cerec® Sirona® for seamless digital workflow integration.
• ELLIPTIBase® Proprietary elliptical base design for specific clinical applications in dental implant prosthetics.
• Analogues Physical replicas of implant platforms used in laboratory model fabrication by dental technicians and laboratories.
• Digital Analogues Digital-compatible analogues for 3D printed models and digital workflows used by dental laboratories in CAD/CAM prosthetic design.
• Scan Abutments Intraoral scan bodies for digital impression taking, compatible with multiple implant systems used in digital dental workflows.
• Pre-milled Blanks Pre-milled titanium interface blocks for CAD/CAM customization and in-house milling by dental laboratories to fabricate custom abutments.
• Temporary Abutments Titanium temporary abutments with SelectGrip surface for provisional restorations during the healing phase of dental implant treatment.
• Healing Abutments Components for soft tissue shaping during the healing period after dental implant placement.
• Screws Abutment screws manufactured from harder titanium exceeding ASTM F136 standard by 100-200 MPa, enabling torqueing up to 150% of nominal torque setting to reduce screw loosening and breakage. First FDA-approved company to manufacture such enhanced screws.
• DESSLoc® Overdenture attachment system providing optimal retention for removable implant-supported prosthetics used by dental clinics treating edentulous patients.
• Transfers Impression transfer components for accurate prosthetic planning and impression taking in dental implant workflows.
• Castables Castable components for custom prosthetic fabrication using traditional casting techniques.
• Cobalt Chrome Bases Base components in cobalt chrome alloy for specific prosthetic applications in dental restorations.
• Conical BLT® Implant DESS proprietary conical dental implant with Bone Level Thread design, featuring Zero Waste Implant philosophy with eco-conscious packaging.
• Active Hex® Implant DESS proprietary dental implant with active hex connection design, part of the Zero Waste Implant philosophy.
• CAD/CAM Libraries Free downloadable library files for 3Shape, Dental Wings, Exocad, Carestream, and Cerec Sirona CAD/CAM systems enabling digital restorative workflows with DESS components for dental laboratories.
• CONIC EVO Connection New implant connection compatible with Astra Tech Implant System EV from DENTSPLY SIRONA Implants, available in diameters 3.6, 4.2 and 4.8, extending the Pure Switch compatibility range.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% growth rate achieved in recent years demonstrating strong market adoption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, minor and core.

• DESS USAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Exclusive distributor for DESS products in United States market. Participated in LMT Lab Day Chicago 2020 (February 20-22) to promote DESS products at largest dental laboratory event in America.
• Ceramet UKregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020UK distributor participated in Implant Dentistry Show 2020 in London to commercialize DESS products in British market.
• Amasi Altamaioz (Saudi Arabia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Saudi Arabian distributor participated in Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC) 2020 in Riyadh (January 23-25) to promote DESS products.
• Dental World HungaryminorOthers · 1 October 2019ICX (Medentis) was part of Dental World Hungary 2019 (October 10-12) with 10,000 visitors and 80 speakers. DESS compatible products for ICX implant system featured at this international dental exhibition.
• IDS CologneminorOthers · 1 March 2019Presence at International Dental Show 2019 in Cologne (March 12-16, 2019), world's leading dental trade fair. Exhibited at Hall 2.2 Booth G10 to present new products and compatibilities.
• Citizen and TsugamicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Equipment suppliers for new production machines (2 Citizen Cincom and 4 Precision Tsugami) added to factory in 2019, increasing total production capacity to 20 machines for abutment manufacturing.
• Tornos (Swiss Nano 7)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Acquisition of Swiss Nano 7 Tornos machine (serial number 0001, first in Spain and worldwide) to improve production response time while maintaining quality standards.
• Greater New York Dental MeetingminorOthers · 1 January 2018Exhibition at 94th annual Greater New York Dental Meeting (November 2018), one of largest dental congresses globally with 52,000+ healthcare professionals and 680+ exhibitors. DESS products highly praised for availability, quality, and flexibility.
• LABFORUMminorOthers · 1 May 2017Participation as exhibitor and presenter at LABFORUM 7 in Kiev, Ukraine. Hans Berglund presented new products and MetAlive technology during break-out session to advanced dental audience including prosthodontics owners, head dentists, laboratory directors, and KOLs.
• WorkNC Dental (Vero Software)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Manufacturing automation partnership using WorkNC Dental software to automate CNC programming for dental prosthetic components. Manages two vital production processes for DESS leading to improved efficiency in abutment manufacturing.
• Tornos Deco SwitzerlandcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Equipment partnership for precision CNC turning machines (Tornos Deco Deco models). Partnership reinforced with proven accuracy, precision, and quality of service. DESS received two new turning machines in 2017 as second part of 4-machine acquisition pack.
• Dental CAD/CAM System PartnerscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Integration partnerships with major CAD/CAM systems including 3Shape, Dental Wings, Exocad, and Carestream for free downloadable library files enabling digital workflows with DESS components.
• Humanus Dental (Sweden)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Swedish distributor partnership for commercialization of DESS products in Swedish market. Participated together at Tandteknikerdagarna 2015 (Dental Days/Stockholm), an annual national event for Swedish dental technicians.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Anthogyr: French dental implant manufacturer (owned by Straumann) offering implant systems and prosthetic components. Comparable to DESS as a smaller European implant player with own prosthetic lines; DESS produces compatible abutments for Anthogyr's Axiom system.
• Thommen Medical: Swiss privately held dental implant company offering implant systems and prosthetic components. Comparable niche European implant player to DESS, focused on premium-quality implant and abutment solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Straumann Group: Global premium dental implant market leader with broad portfolio including Neodent and Anthogyr. Comparable as the dominant incumbent whose implant platforms DESS replicates, and whose prosthetic lines compete with DESS components.
• Nobel Biocare: Premium dental implant and prosthetic component manufacturer (part of Envista). Comparable as a major OEM whose implant connections (Brånemark, Replace, Active, CC) are among DESS's most important compatibility targets.
• Zimmer Biomet (Dental): Major dental implant and surgical products manufacturer with an international production center in Valencia, Spain — directly comparable to DESS as the largest abutment producer in Spain, making Zimmer Biomet a head-to-head Spanish-market competitor.

Direct peers

• Neodent: Value dental implant brand owned by Straumann Group offering implants and prosthetic components. Comparable to DESS as a competing affordable implant system with proprietary prosthetic portfolio.
• Implant Direct: Value/affordable dental implant and compatible prosthetic component manufacturer (now part of Envista alongside Nobel Biocare). Directly comparable as a competitor offering compatible abutment systems and value implants across multiple brand connections.
• MIS Implants Technologies: Value dental implant manufacturer (now part of Dentsply Sirona) offering compatible prosthetic components and implant systems. Highly comparable in product category and competitive positioning to DESS, especially across compatible abutments.
• BioHorizons: Implant company (now part of Henry Schein) offering dental implant systems and prosthetic components. Directly comparable in product category — DESS makes compatible abutments for BioHorizons implants, making them both competitor and reference brand.
• Osstem Implant: Korean dental implant manufacturer offering implants and prosthetic components globally. Comparable to DESS as both a major implant brand (DESS makes compatible abutments for Osstem) and a competitor in the broader implant/prosthetic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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