The Japan Association of Dental Implant Suppliers is an industry group that aims to promote the sound development of the dental implant equipment industry by providing excellent dental implant equipment and information. It is composed of 23 companies that market dental implants or related equipment, or provide related services in Japan.

Medical device manufacturers have a responsibility not only to ensure the quality, effectiveness and safety of their products, but also to provide medical personnel with the information necessary for proper use of medical devices. Furthermore, the revised PMD Act, which came into effect in August 2021, requires even greater legal compliance.

With the rapid progress of digitalization in the dental industry, guided surgery and CAD/CAM prostheses are becoming more common in dental implants, and new technologies and products are increasing the choice of treatment options. On the other hand, when these are viewed as medical devices, some concerns remain.

This article describes, from the standpoint of the industry group, the points that require attention for safe and secure treatment when using dental implants and materials.