Dental Implant Brands: Straumann vs Nobel Biocare vs MIS (2026 Guide)

Why the Implant Brand Matters

When it comes to dental implants, the brand is one of the most important factors for long-term success. Different brands have different surface treatments, connection designs and levels of clinical evidence. Choosing a premium brand with decades of research behind it significantly reduces your risk of complications.

The Three Premium Brands We Use

Straumann (Switzerland)

Founded in 1954, Straumann is the world’s largest and most-researched implant company. Their SLActive surface promotes faster bone healing (3–4 weeks vs 6–8 weeks with standard surfaces). Success rate: 98.8%. Over 10,000 published clinical studies.

Nobel Biocare (Switzerland/Sweden)

The company founded by Professor Brånemark, who invented the dental implant in the 1960s. Their TiUnite surface and conical connection design are industry benchmarks. Success rate: 98.5%. Over 8,000 published studies. Exceptional for aesthetic zone implants.

MIS (Israel)

Founded in 1995, MIS has rapidly grown into one of the world’s top five implant companies. Their C1 implant system offers excellent bone-level stability and a versatile prosthetic platform. Success rate: 97.5%. Best value among premium brands.

Brand Comparison Table

Feature	Straumann	Nobel Biocare	MIS
Origin	Switzerland	Switzerland/Sweden	Israel
Years of research	50+	55+	25+
Success rate	98.8%	98.5%	97.5%
Surface technology	SLActive (hydrophilic)	TiUnite (anodised)	B+ SLA blasted
Healing time	3–4 weeks	6–8 weeks	6–8 weeks
Published studies	10,000+	8,000+	1,500+
Price segment	Super-premium	Premium	Premium-accessible

The Implant Passport

Every patient at Empire Dental receives a passport documenting every implant placed: brand, model, lot number and placement date. This ensures that any dentist worldwide can identify your implants for future maintenance or prosthetic work.

For a personalised recommendation on which implant brand suits your case, contact us. Read more on our implant page.