Company history

Good ideas win the day

The Camlog Group has achieved some impressive outcomes within a short timeframe: since the market launch of the CAMLOG® Implant System in September 1999, the company has achieved a significant market position in Germany in just a few years. In brand alliance, BioHorizons Camlog has become one of the globally leading suppliers in implant dentistry.

2025
Opening of MaMa's Kitchen

In July, the new staff restaurant opened its doors, featuring MaMa's Kitchen and an exclusive VIP lounge. The lower wing of the sales building now offers not only a place to enjoy culinary breaks during the working day, but also a high-quality event location for exclusive customer events.

2024
Anniversary congress: Camlog celebrates 25 years

The Camlog anniversary congress on September 13 and 14, 2024 attracted over 800 participants to Motorworld Metzingen. Dr. Axel Kirsch, developer of the CAMLOG implant system, and long-time Camlog CEO and co-founder Michael Ludwig also came to congratulate the company. The enthusiasm and passion to further optimize implantology and dental technology as well as the Camlog community feeling were clearly noticeable.

Altatec expands production capacity
ALTATEC GmbH officially inaugurates its extension building at the Wimsheim site. The new building represents a decisive step towards expanding production capacity and strengthening performance. The new building was also awarded the DGNB certificate in gold by the German Sustainable Building Council.
Human bone substitute material

Since October 2022, the human bone substitute material MinerOss® A has been added to the biomaterials portfolio. It is characterized by its high regeneration capacity and natural remodeling behavior.

     
2020
NovoMatrix Reconstructive Tissue Matrix

NovoMatrix is an acellular dermal matrix consisting of tissue-engineered porcine material. NovoMatrix is a breakthrough in xenogenic processing ensuring a structurally intact, undamaged scaffold.

2019
PROGRESSIVE-LINE

The outer geometry of the PROGRESSIVE-LINE Implant is consistently designed to achieve high primary stability, even in very soft bone. The implant line is based on the clinically proven and user-friendly inner connections of the CAMLOG and CONELOG® Implants.

Camlog History 2019 Progressive-Line
2018
CAMLOG Vertriebs GmbH expands facilities
The festive inauguration of the new Camlog Sales Building in Wimsheim was held at the end of October. The new 5,000 square meter building offers plenty of space for innovative ideas and creates room for numerous jobs in the future.  
CAMLOG new building 2018 in Wimsheim
2017
Camlog and BioHorizons enter distribution agreement
On February 9, 2017, CAMLOG Biotechnologies AG and BioHorizons Inc. announced that CAMLOG Vertriebs GmbH will be the exclusive distribution partner for the BioHorizons brand of products in Germany as of April 2017. The addition of the BioHorizons brand of products to the existing Camlog product portfolio creates an integrated platform to meet the needs of all users across the entire spectrum of implant-supported dental solutions.
Camlog History 2017 BioHorizons Camlog
IDS 2017: Premiere of the CERALOG® Ceramic Implant System

Under the motto "There is a lot to discover", the CAMLOG trendsetter showcased novelties from all product lines on over 300 square meters, and for the first time also in the field of biomaterials. The highlight was the premiere of the CERALOG Ceramic Implant System. With over 2,300 exhibitors from 60 countries and more than 155,000 international visitors, the IDS broke all records.

Camlog History 2017 IDS
2014
ROOT-LINE becomes ROOT-LINE 2

The design of CAMLOGs tapered ROOT-LINE Implants and the surgical instruments have been extensively revised. Also the portfolio has been expanded by an implant with 3.3 mm diameter so that ROOT-LINE 2 Implants come now in diameters of: 3.3 mm, 3.8 mm, 4.3 mm, 5.0 mm and 6.0 mm. Additionally all ROOT-LINE 2 Implants are finished with the CAMLOG Promote® plus surface and offer the option for Platform Switching.

Camlog History 2014 ROOT-LINE 2
2013
IDS 2013: iSy® by Camlog

The "iSy by Camlog” brand successfully premières at the IDS 2013 in Cologne, Germany. With the independent iSy implant concept, Camlog enters virgin territory and opens up new markets. iSy instantly meets with a remarkably positive response not only from specialists in dental offices and laboratories but also from the complete industry.

 

This is iSy.

Camlog History 2013 IDS iSy
CAD/CAM - DEDICAM
By introducing the new DEDICAM brand, Camlog gains access to the increasingly important CAD/CAM market. As Ivoclar Vivadent AG’s “Authorized Milling Partner”, Camlog now is not only the manufacturer of successful implant systems, but has also become a supplier of first-class customized prosthetic restorations.
Camlog History 2013 CAD CAM DEDICAM
2011
The CONELOG Implant System

The CONELOG Implant System is introduced at the IDS. Camlog enlarges its offerings with conical implant-abutment connections. The CAMLOG Implant System will continue to be developed in the future. CONELOG Implants have a self-locking inner taper (7.5°) and three implant grooves / three abutment cams.

Camlog History 2011 CONELOG Implant System
2006
1st International Camlog Congress in Montreux, Switzerland

1st International Camlog Congress in Montreux/Switzerland: Presentation of the compelling long-term results of the CAMLOG Implant System. Establishment of the CAMLOG Foundation "to create and disseminate new knowledge and to encourage young scientists." End of the year, founding of CAMLOG Schweiz AG, Basel/Switzerland.

Camlog History 2006 International Congress Montreux
2004
Establishment of CAMLOG Bio­technologies AG, Basel, Switzerland.
Establishment of CAMLOG Biotechnologies AG, Basel/Switzerland. Distribution of responsibilities within the Camlog group: Biotechnologies AG, Basel: strategic management, further internationalization of the CAMLOG group. Altatec GmbH, Wimsheim/Germany: Production CAMLOG Vertriebs GmbH, Wimsheim: Sales and services in Germany
Camlog History 2014 Establishment Camlog Biotechnologies
2002
CAMLOG SCREW-LINE Implants
The SCREW-LINE is launched in five implant diameters and four lengths: patented Tube-in-TubeTM connection with special cams for unique abutment positioning, maximum application safety and reliable long-term stability. SCREW-LINE becomes Camlog's most successful implant line.
Camlog History 2002 CAMLOG SCREW-LINE Implant
1999
Launch of the brand CAMLOG
The CAMLOG brand is introduced at the end of the year. Products manufactured by Altatec GmbH have since carried the name of CAMLOG. CYLINDER-LINE and SCREW-CYLINDER-LINE products are first brought to market.
Camlog History 1999 Launch brand CAMLOG
1994
Establishment of ALTATEC
Dr Axel Kirsch assumes ownership of EBERLE Medizintechnik GmbH after years of successful cooperation. The company carries the name Altatec Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG since 1995. "ALTATEC" is an invented word composed of the Latin words "altus" (high) and "tec" (technology).
Camlog Histroy 1994 establishment ALTATEC
1988
Establishment of EBERLE Medizintechnik GmbH
EBERLE Medizintechnik GmbH is founded. The company manufactures dental implants developed by Dr Axel Kirsch, the internationally recognized dentist and oral surgeon in Filderstadt/Germany.