3M of Maplewood, MN, will acquire Imtec, a manufacturer of dental implants and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning equipment, the two companies announced May 15.
Ardmore, OK-based Imtec is best known for its mini dental implants, which are small-diameter, single-unit dental implants primarily used for denture fixation and also appropriate for orthodontic anchorage.
"Our combined digital products and expertise will enable a digital 'total restorative' approach with more options than ever, including Imtec implants, 3M lava crowns, and 3M's advanced digital workflow solutions," said Jeffrey Lavers, 3M vice president and general manager. "Together, we will have an end-to-end implantology solution, making the process easier, faster, and better for dentists everywhere."
