lege artis Pharma

What lege artis Pharma does

lege artis Pharma GmbH + Co. KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics specialized exclusively in dental and oral health applications. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dettenhausen, Baden-Württemberg, the company operates a single production site where development and manufacturing are conducted 100% in-house. It is led by Dr. Brigitte Bartelt (Dr. rer. nat.) as sole managing director, with ownership structured through a Kommanditgesellschaft arrangement under lege artis Pharma Beteiligungs-GmbH.

The company's product portfolio spans four clinical categories: endodontics (EDTA solutions, sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, root canal sealers, devitalizing pastes, plus the patented ESD syringe-based extraction system); prophylaxis (chlorhexidine gels with plant-based ingredients, oral wound patches, implant-care products); prosthetics (aluminum sulfate hemostatic solutions for impression taking); and dental laboratory/surgery (hemostatic sponges, cannulas, drying agents). Approximately 25 SKUs are marketed, with several formulations incorporating natural ingredients such as chamomile, thyme, sage, and comfrey alongside pharmaceutical-grade actives.

Commercially, lege artis generates revenue through wholesale hardware sales of its products to German dental practices via dental wholesalers and pharmacies. The company maintains a national field sales organization covering three German regions (North, South-West, South-East), supported by named regional representatives who engage directly with dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental technicians, and dealers. Distribution is Germany-centric with nascent international signals (English-language website, IDS trade show participation, separate international contact routing). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company holds memberships in Pharma Deutschland and VDDI (Verband der Dental-Industrie), participates in major dental trade shows, and runs CME-accredited podcasts and social media channels for clinician education. No external institutional investors, M&A activity, or funding rounds are recorded.

Name

lege artis Pharma

Legal name

lege artis Pharma GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://legeartis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

lege artis Pharma is a family-owned German manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics specialized in dental and oral health products. Founded in 1947 and based in Dettenhausen, it sells a portfolio of ~25 SKUs across endodontics, prophylaxis, prosthetics, and dental surgery to German dental practices via wholesalers and a regional field sales team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dettenhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Pharmaceutical Products: Sale of pharmaceuticals, medical products, and cosmetics for dental and oral health through dental wholesalers and pharmacies; includes products for endodontics, prophylaxis, prosthetics, and dental surgery/laboratory applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

lege artis Pharma manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics for dental and oral health, with a product portfolio organized into four categories: endodontic irrigation and preparation solutions, prophylaxis care products, prosthetic hemostatic and sealing materials, and dental laboratory/surgery supplies. All development and manufacturing is performed 100% in-house at the company's Dettenhausen facility in Germany under GMP and is distributed through dental wholesalers, pharmacies, and a national field sales team.

Product overview

lege artis Pharma is a specialist in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics for dental and oral health. The company offers a diversified product portfolio organized into four main categories: Endodontie (endodontic irrigation solutions including CALCINASE EDTA, CALCINASE slide, CALCIPRO, CHX-Endo 2%, HERMETIC, HISTOLITH NaOCl, and TOXAVIT, plus the proprietary ESD-System for syringe-based solution extraction), Prophylaxe (care and prevention products including parodur Gel in Lime and Mint variants, parodur Liquid, LEGASED natur oral wound patches, durimplant, REMOT, and REMOT implant), Prothetik (prosthetic products including ORBAT forte and ORBAT sensitive aluminum sulfate solutions, Cp-CAP, and TECTOR), and Zahnlabor/Chirurgie (dental lab/surgery supplies including SOCKETOL, FOKALDRY, Luer Lock and Nr. 0 cannulas, and Willospon DENTAL). The company manufactures 100% at its Dettenhausen facility, targeting practicing dentists in endodontics, prosthetics, and surgery, with limited direct-to-consumer sales for prophylaxis products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CALCINASE EDTA-Lösung EDTA solution for chelation and smear layer removal during root canal preparation in endodontic treatment; for dental practices.
• CALCINASE slide Root canal preparation gel for endodontic procedures; for dental practices.
• CALCIPRO Endodontic preparation and treatment product; for dental practices.
• CHX-Endo 2% 2% chlorhexidine solution for endodontic irrigation and disinfection; for dental practices.
• HERMETIC Root canal sealing product for permanent obturation in endodontic treatment; for dental practices.
• HISTOLITH NaOCl Sodium hypochlorite solution for root canal irrigation and disinfection; for dental practices.
• TOXAVIT Paraformaldehyde paste for devitalizing dental pulp in emergency and pain treatment cases; for dental practices.
• ESD-System (ESD-Entnahme-System) Patented ESD extraction system enabling simple, safe, syringe-based withdrawal of irrigation solutions directly from bottles for root canal preparation; for dental practices using lege artis endodontic irrigants.
• parodur Gel (Limette and Minze variants) Care and prophylaxis gel with chlorhexidine and plant-based ingredients (chamomile, thyme, sage, comfrey) for prevention of gingivitis and periodontitis; available in lime and mint flavors in 10mL cannula tubes; for dental practices and pharmacy end consumers.
• parodur Liquid Liquid prophylaxis solution for oral hygiene and prevention; for dental practices and pharmacy end consumers.
• LEGASED natur Oral wound patch for targeted and effective treatment of aphthae and lesions, with natural formulation and good adhesion to oral mucosa; for dental practices and pharmacy end consumers.
• durimplant Prophylaxis product for implant care and periimplantitis prevention; for dental practices and patients with implants.
• REMOT Prophylaxis product for general oral care; for dental practices and consumers.
• REMOT implant Specialized prophylaxis product for implant care and maintenance; for dental practices and implant patients.
• ORBAT forte Aluminum sulfate solution for hemostasis, pulpotomy, and stopping papillary bleeding in prosthetic and restorative dentistry; for dental practices.
• ORBAT sensitive 25% aluminum sulfate solution for hemostasis and gingiva management before impression taking; does not discolor dentin; suitable for cervical fillings and double-thread technique; for dental practices.
• Cp-CAP Prosthetic cement or coating product for dental restorations; for dental practices.
• TECTOR Prosthetic sealing or coating material for dental restorations; for dental practices.
• SOCKETOL Product for socket care following tooth extraction; used to address alveolitis and promote healing; for oral surgeons and dental practices.
• FOKALDRY Drying product for dental procedures; for dental practices and laboratories.
• Kanülen Luer Lock Luer lock cannulas for dental applications; for dental practices and laboratories.
• Kanülen Nr. 0 Size 0 cannulas for dental procedures; for dental practices and laboratories.
• Willospon DENTAL Hemostatic or wound care sponge product for dental surgery; for oral surgeons and dental practices.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pharma DeutschlandminorOthersMember of Pharma Deutschland industry association, contributing to arts and culture through ADKV sponsorship. Pharma Deutschland represents the interests of the pharmaceutical industry in Germany.
• VDDIminorOthersMember of VDDI (Verband der Dental-Industrie e.V.), the German Dental Industry Association, representing dental industry interests.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Global leader in dental equipment, technology, and consumables, with extensive offerings in endodontics, prosthetics, and preventive care. Comparable to lege artis as a dental products/equipment incumbent, though far larger and broader in scope.
• 3M Oral Care: Division of 3M providing a wide range of dental and orthodontic products. Comparable to lege artis across preventive and restorative dental categories, but operates as part of a much larger diversified industrial portfolio.

Direct peers

• VOCO: German dental manufacturer offering restoratives, prophylaxis, and endodontic materials. Directly overlaps with lege artis's product range and German-market focus, with similar specialty positioning.
• Ivoclar: Liechtenstein-based global dental manufacturer with strong portfolios in prosthetics, endodontics, and preventive care. Closely comparable product overlap with lege artis, though larger and globally distributed.
• Kettenbach Dental: German dental consumables manufacturer focused on impression materials, prosthetic/preventive products, and endodontic accessories. Closely comparable to lege artis as a German specialty dental manufacturer serving the same professional channel.
• Kulzer: German dental materials manufacturer (part of Mitsui Chemicals Group) covering restoratives, prosthetics, and preventive products. Comparable to lege artis as a German-rooted specialty dental materials manufacturer.
• DMG Dental: German-based manufacturer of dental materials, restoratives, and preventive products. Highly comparable to lege artis as a domestically rooted specialty dental pharma/medical device maker serving the same German professional dental channel.
• Ultradent Products: US-based manufacturer of dental materials including endodontic, restorative, and preventive products. Comparable to lege artis in offering professional dental pharmaceuticals with strong specialty positioning.
• Coltène: Swiss dental manufacturer specializing in endodontics, restoratives, and prosthetic consumables. Comparable to lege artis across endodontic solutions, prosthetic materials, and dental lab/surgery supplies.
• Septodont: French global leader in dental pharmaceuticals (anesthetics, endodontic products). Comparable to lege artis in offering pharmaceutical-grade dental products used by professionals, overlapping in endodontic and pain management categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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