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AmbiJet · Project

Plasma-based Medical Device to Treat Dental Implant Infections and Prevent Implant Loss

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Imagine a tiny, high-tech 'plasma jet' that acts like a super-powered cleaner for dental implants. It blasts away stubborn bacteria and slime that normal cleaning can't reach, without using harsh chemicals or drugs. This helps the gums heal and keeps the implant firmly in place so patients don't lose their teeth.

By the numbers
16 Million
Periimplantitis patients in Europe needing help
7 million
Implants inserted in EU in 2022
88 mio
Total dental implants inserted in EU by end of 2022
60%
Implants infected by bacteria within a few years
The business problem

What needed solving

Dental implants frequently fail due to bacterial infections (periimplantitis), affecting 60% of implants. Current treatments often rely on chemicals and lack a way to prevent reinfection effectively.

The solution

What was built

A mass-producible medical device consisting of a base station and applicators that use plasma technology to disinfect implant surfaces.

Audience

Who needs this

Dental implant specialistsPeriodontistsMedical device distributorsLarge dental clinic chains
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Dental Care
SME
Target: Private Dental Clinics

If you are a clinic owner dealing with the 60% of implants that get infected within a few years — this project developed a one-button plasma device that kills bacteria in-situ to save the implant. It provides a painless alternative to chemical treatments.

Medical Device Distribution
mid-size
Target: Specialized Dental Equipment Distributors

If you are a distributor dealing with a lack of effective tools for periimplantitis — this project developed a mass-producible system that meets European Medical Device Regulations. It targets a market of 16 million patients in Europe needing urgent help.

Healthcare Systems
enterprise
Target: Public Health Insurance Providers

If you are a provider dealing with the systemic costs of oral infections linked to diabetes and heart disease — this project developed a technology to stop periimplantitis. By saving implants, it reduces the need for expensive replacement surgeries.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing of the AmbiJet system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing and cost details are not provided.

Can this technology be produced at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project successfully developed a system that is technically market-ready and mass-producible, including the base station and applicators.

What is the IP or licensing status of the technology?

Based on available project data, specific patent or licensing terms are not listed, though the technology is developed by Freiburger Medizintechnik GmbH.

Does the device comply with medical regulations?

Yes, it has passed all necessary tests required by the European regulatory framework, including the Medical Device Regulation (MDR).

How long does the treatment take?

The project describes the technology as a 'rapid' solution, though specific treatment times in minutes are not provided.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single German SME, Freiburger Medizintechnik GmbH. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the consortium is lean and focused entirely on commercialization and market transfer rather than basic research.

How to reach the team

Contact Freiburger Medizintechnik GmbH regarding the AmbiJet commercial rollout.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or distribution partnerships for AmbiJet.

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