5 Implant Brands Picasso Dental Uses (And Why They Matter)

One of the most important questions an international patient can ask before committing to dental implant treatment is: which implant brand will be used, and why? The implant itself — the titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone — is the foundation of everything above it. The crown, abutment, and prosthetic component all depend on the implant fitting correctly, integrating fully with bone, and having readily available replacement parts for decades to come.

This matters especially for dental tourists. If your implant is placed in Hanoi using a component that is manufactured only in Vietnam or sourced from an obscure supplier, any future prosthetic work — a crown replacement, an abutment adjustment, a loose component — cannot be managed by a dentist in your home country. You would need to return to Vietnam for every subsequent issue. By contrast, using globally stocked systems from established manufacturers means any implant-trained dentist worldwide can work with your components.

At Picasso Dental Clinic, implant selection is a clinical decision based on bone quality, anatomy, treatment complexity, and long-term repairability — not on cost margins. The five systems in use at the clinic each have specific clinical applications, well-documented survival data, and global distribution networks that protect patients long after they return home.

1. Straumann (Switzerland)

Straumann is the implant system used most widely in academic research and university dental hospitals worldwide. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Basel, Straumann has built the most extensive body of published clinical evidence of any implant manufacturer. Over 10,000 peer-reviewed studies reference Straumann implants, covering outcomes at 10, 15, and 20 years across multiple patient populations and bone conditions.

The brand’s flagship Bone Level Tapered (BLT) implant is designed for placement in various bone densities, including the softer bone commonly found in the upper jaw. Its SLActive surface — a chemically modified titanium surface that is hydrophilic — accelerates early osseointegration by attracting blood and bone-forming cells more rapidly than conventional surfaces. In clinical studies, SLActive implants showed significantly higher bone-to-implant contact at 2 and 4 weeks compared with standard surfaces, reducing the waiting period before loading with a crown in many cases.

At Picasso Dental Clinic, Straumann implants are recommended for patients who require maximum long-term predictability, for complex cases involving bone grafting or immediate loading protocols, and for patients with medical conditions that require the safest possible implant system. Straumann components are stocked by dental suppliers in every country where patients routinely travel for dental tourism, making them the most globally serviceable option available.

The cost premium for Straumann is real, and Picasso Dental Clinic prices this system accordingly. For patients who want the highest documented survival data and global repairability with no compromises, Straumann is the appropriate choice.

2. Nobel Biocare (Sweden/Switzerland)

Nobel Biocare shares the top tier with Straumann in terms of clinical pedigree. The company’s history traces directly to the research of Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark, the Swedish surgeon who discovered osseointegration — the biological process by which titanium fuses with living bone — in the 1950s and 1960s. Nobel Biocare commercialised Brånemark’s implant system in the 1980s, and the company’s products have been used in landmark long-term studies that established the foundational survival data for dental implants as a clinical discipline.

Nobel Biocare’s current product lines — including the NobelActive, NobelReplace, and All-on-4 implant systems — are specifically engineered for the full spectrum of implant indications. The All-on-4 treatment concept, which uses four implants to support a fixed full-arch prosthesis in a single surgical day, was developed and validated by Nobel Biocare in clinical research at the University of Lisbon. The extensive peer-reviewed literature on this protocol makes Nobel Biocare the reference brand for full-arch implant rehabilitation.

At Picasso Dental Clinic, Nobel Biocare implants are used for All-on-4 and All-on-6 full-arch cases, for patients with demanding aesthetic requirements in the front teeth where precise emergence profiles are critical, and for patients who are familiar with the Nobel Biocare system from previous treatment abroad and wish to continue with the same brand. Nobel Biocare’s global distribution is equivalent to Straumann — components are available through dental supply networks in Australia, the UK, the United States, Canada, and throughout Europe.

3. Osstem (South Korea)

Osstem is the largest dental implant manufacturer in Asia and ranks among the top five globally by volume. Founded in 1997 in South Korea, Osstem entered the market as the implant alternative that offered Swiss-standard manufacturing quality at a significantly lower cost point. Over 25 years, the company has built a clinical evidence base that now supports more than 15 million implants placed worldwide across over 90 countries.

The Osstem TS system — the company’s flagship implant line — features an internal conical connection and a surface treatment called SAFE (Self-Adhesive Fluoride treated Enhanced) that has been validated in clinical studies to show osseointegration rates comparable to European premium systems. A 2023 meta-analysis examining Osstem implant survival across 12 studies found a weighted survival rate of 97.1% at five years, a figure that competes directly with Straumann and Nobel Biocare outcomes data.

At Picasso Dental Clinic, Osstem implants are used for single-tooth and multi-tooth implant cases where patients require a clinically validated outcome at a more accessible cost. They are also commonly used in full-arch cases where the volume of implants required makes the cost of European premium systems prohibitive for the patient’s budget. Osstem components are distributed in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and most major Asian dental markets, providing reasonable serviceability for dental tourists returning home.

For patients who prioritise value and want a rigorously documented system without the price premium of European brands, Osstem is the first recommendation at Picasso Dental Clinic.

4. Dentium (South Korea)

Dentium is a South Korean implant manufacturer founded in 2000, positioned alongside Osstem as one of the two dominant Korean implant systems used in international dental tourism markets. The Implantium system — Dentium’s core product — uses a tapered body design and a surface treatment called Xpeed, which incorporates calcium ions into the titanium surface at the nanometer scale. Xpeed has been shown in comparative studies to produce earlier bone formation around the implant surface compared with standard sandblasted and acid-etched surfaces.

Dentium’s particular strength lies in esthetic implant cases. The Superline system, designed for bone-level placement, features a narrower emergence profile that makes it well-suited for cases in the anterior (front) region of the mouth where the gum contour around the implant crown needs to replicate a natural tooth root. The precision of the connection system between the implant and abutment reduces the micro-gap that exists at this junction in some other systems, which is associated with gum stability around the implant.

At Picasso Dental Clinic, Dentium implants are selected for anterior aesthetic cases, for patients with narrow ridge anatomy that requires a smaller-diameter implant, and as an alternative to Osstem for patients who prefer a different Korean system or whose insurance or treatment plan specifies a Dentium component. Dentium is distributed in South Korea, China, Vietnam, and increasingly in Australia and the UK — serviceability abroad is growing but not as broad as the European or Osstem networks.

5. MIS Implants (Israel)

MIS (Medical Implant Systems) is an Israeli dental implant manufacturer with distribution in over 70 countries. Founded in 1995, MIS occupies the validated mid-range segment of the global implant market — offering systems that meet ISO and CE standards with a growing body of clinical publications, at a cost point that sits between Korean systems and European premium brands.

The MIS V3 implant — the company’s main product for general implantology — features a tapered body and a three-zone design intended to maximize bone-to-implant contact across different zones of the jaw. The V3 has been validated in independent clinical studies at 5 and 10 years with survival rates in the 95–97% range for single-tooth indications. MIS also manufactures the MIS C1 implant for narrow-ridge cases and the MIS SEVEN system for cases requiring a wider-body implant in compromised bone.

At Picasso Dental Clinic, MIS implants are selected when the specific anatomy or clinical requirements of a case align with the V3 design characteristics, and as an option for patients whose budget sits above the Korean systems but below the European premium tier. MIS distributes through dental supply networks in Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia, providing reasonable serviceability internationally.

How Picasso Dental Clinic Selects Your Implant System

At your consultation, the implantologist reviews your CBCT scan, evaluates the bone volume, density, and position of critical anatomical structures, and considers your full treatment plan before recommending an implant system. Budget is a practical factor that the team discusses openly — a patient whose treatment plan involves six implants for an All-on-4 case will receive a different recommendation than a patient replacing a single molar.

Several principles guide the selection: the implant must have documented clinical survival data; its components must be available in the patient’s home country for future maintenance; and the surface treatment and design must be matched to the bone quality and loading protocol planned for that patient.

Every patient receives written documentation of the exact implant brand, line, diameter, and length placed, along with the abutment specifications. This information is yours to keep and share with any dentist you see after returning home.

For more information about the implant process and which system might be appropriate for your situation, contact Picasso Dental Clinic to arrange a consultation at the Hanoi Old Quarter clinic at 16 Chau Long, Ba Dinh, or the Westlake Square location.

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