Development of new implant design based on the bone quality assesment: From development research to market launch

The primary goal of dental implant treatment is to restore the masticatory function of missing teeth. Therefore, a critical aspect is determining when and to what extent we can apply load to the implant throughout the treatment process. In order to clarify the effects of load on the osseointegrated implant, we focused on the bone quality around the implant. Fortunately, we encountered the concept of “bone preferential alignment” as an evaluation method for bone quality. Subsequently, we ultimately achieved the practical realization of a novel thread design for dental implants capable of influencing bone quality under various loads.In this article, we provide an overview of the development research with regard to the newly launched implant design. We also explore the process of obtaining intellectual property rights associated with our research efforts and propose an ideal method for sharing these rights with society.