The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Dental School

University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Dental School is progressing a novel dental implant to commercialisation.  

The ability to chew properly and eat a wide variety of foods is considered essential for well being and quality of life. Dental implants are the preferred standard of care for patients requiring replacement teeth, however traditional implants cannot be used in around 10% of cases where the patient has insufficient jaw bone density, volume or strength.

This is particularly common in cancer patients who have undergone treatment, ageing populations or those who have had historical trauma or teeth extractions. 

University of Melbourne has developed a novel dental implant that can be used in this population thus addressing an important medical and social need. This implant has been rigorously tested and as part of this project and will undergo a trial in humans. In addition, a protocol will be developed to simplify the operation, making it more accessible to dentists, thus reducing risk and improving patient outcomes.


BTB Round: One

State: Victoria

Funding:

  • MTPConnect Grant: $94,806
  • Industry Contribution: $581,528

Duration: February 2020 – June 2022


Visit the University of Melbourne for more details.

Twitter: @unimelb@unimelbMDHS  |  LinkedIn: University of Melbourne

Contact: Dr Jerome Wielens, Senior Business Development Manager, University of Melbourne