Implant brand choice matters in ways that extend beyond the day of surgery. The brand determines your manufacturer warranty, the global availability of compatible components if you need repair or replacement anywhere in the world, and the pool of published clinical data underpinning your implant\'s long-term survival estimate. Here is what SmileJet-verified HCMC clinics actually stock and what the data says about each system.
Straumann — Switzerland
Straumann is the Swiss-made system used by university teaching hospitals and the most demanding clinical environments globally. The Straumann SLActive surface has the most extensive peer-reviewed osseointegration dataset of any implant system — over 10 years of randomised controlled trial follow-up data. Straumann carries a lifetime manufacturer warranty and has service centres in Australia, the UK, and all major markets. HCMC flagship clinics offering Straumann include it as their top-tier option, priced from A$2,219 per implant including abutment and crown.
Nobel Biocare — Sweden / US
Nobel Biocare (now owned by Envista Holdings) is the manufacturer of the Nobel Active and Nobel Replace systems — two of the highest-volume implant platforms in the world. Nobel carries a lifetime warranty and has extensive published long-term survival data. Many HCMC specialist surgeons trained on Nobel systems during postgraduate placements in Australia or France. Priced comparably to Straumann at SmileJet partner clinics.
Osstem — South Korea
Osstem is the largest implant manufacturer in Asia by volume and the fourth-largest globally. Its TS III and US II systems are CE-marked and FDA-registered. Osstem carries a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Moraschini et al. (2015) systematic review of 7,711 implants found 94.6% pooled 5-year survival across major brands including Osstem. HCMC clinics price Osstem from A$1,575 per implant including abutment and crown — 30–35% below Straumann pricing for comparable surgery quality.
Dentium — South Korea
Dentium is the second major Korean brand used at SmileJet-verified HCMC clinics, occupying a similar tier to Osstem. SuperLine and Implantium are its main systems. 10-year warranty, CE-marked, FDA-registered. Pricing is closely comparable to Osstem.
Brand comparison at a glance
| Brand | Origin | Warranty | Regulatory | HCMC from (AUD, incl. crown) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straumann | Switzerland | Lifetime | CE + FDA | A$2,219 |
| Nobel Biocare | Sweden/US | Lifetime | CE + FDA | A$2,219 |
| Osstem | South Korea | 10 years | CE + FDA | A$1,575 |
| Dentium | South Korea | 10 years | CE + FDA | A$1,575 |
How to verify your implant is genuine
Counterfeit implants exist in the unverified HCMC market. They are not found at SmileJet partner clinics, but patients who book independently should know what to check. Genuine implants come in sterile factory packaging with a printed batch code and lot number. The packaging includes a manufacturer sticker with QR code linking to the batch record. Before the day of surgery, ask to see the sealed manufacturer packaging for your implant. A legitimate clinic will show you. Any clinic that refuses this request should be reconsidered.
SmileJet verifies authenticity during the on-site audit by reviewing supplier invoices matched to the brands stated in the treatment plan, and by physically inspecting clinic implant stock. This is one of the 18 audit checkpoints before any HCMC clinic is listed.