ZimVie Announces Launch of RealGUIDE® Dental Implant Software Suite and Implant Concierge® Service in Japan
- Expansion into Japan, ZimVie's largest APAC market, presents significant growth opportunity
- Integration with existing Dental Technology Institute in Japan enables seamless workflow
- No upfront investment required for Implant Concierge service
- Cloud-based solution offers scalability for high-volume practices
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ZimVie's launch of digital dental solutions in Japan represents strategic expansion in their largest APAC market with significant growth potential.
ZimVie's expansion of its RealGUIDE Software Suite and Implant Concierge service into Japan marks a strategic move into what the company identifies as its largest market in the APAC region. The Japanese dental implant market presents substantial growth opportunities, especially as digital dentistry adoption accelerates globally.
The RealGUIDE software platform offers several competitive advantages in the digital dentistry ecosystem. As the first complete cloud-based solution of its kind, it provides integrated tools for diagnosis, implant positioning, surgical guide design, and restorative planning. The vertical integration with ZimVie's fully-owned Dental Technology Institute (DTI) laboratory in Japan creates a seamless workflow from planning to final restoration, potentially increasing operational efficiency and customer retention.
The Implant Concierge virtual service strategically addresses market needs by offering planning and guided surgery capabilities without requiring upfront investment from dental practices. This low barrier to entry approach could accelerate adoption, particularly in practices new to digital workflows. The scalability for high-volume practices suggests ZimVie is targeting both emerging and established dental implant providers.
ZimVie's CEO Vafa Jamali specifically mentioned the "tremendous traction" these products have gained in other markets, suggesting this expansion follows validated commercial success elsewhere. For investors, this represents a calculated growth initiative in a key geographic market rather than an experimental launch, potentially reducing execution risk while expanding addressable market.
Innovative digital dentistry experience empowers greater efficiency, accuracy, and esthetic outcomes in dental care
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZimVie Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIMV), a global life sciences leader in the dental implant market, today announced the launch of its RealGUIDE® Software Suite and Implant Concierge® service in Japan. The launch of RealGUIDE and Implant Concierge in Japan expands dentists’ access to a unique digital dental implant ecosystem—from implant planning to placement—with vertically integrated, end-to-end solutions. The dental implant market opportunity in Japan is significant, and Japan is ZimVie’s largest market in the APAC region.
“We are proud to offer an innovative digital dentistry solution tailored to the needs of the Japanese market,” said Taishi Kondo, General Manager, Japan. “These launches are a significant step forward in supporting our customers in delivering new practice efficiencies and high-quality implant care with confidence.”
RealGUIDE software provides dentists with everything needed for precise implant planning, surgical guides, and restorative design to elevate patient care while delivering workflow, time, and cost efficiencies. The first complete cloud-based solution of its kind, RealGUIDE consists of several software modules that may be combined as desired for a thorough diagnosis, intended implant positioning, advanced surgical guide design, and cutting-edge restorative design and manufacturing. RealGUIDE software will be integrated with ZimVie's fully owned dental laboratory Dental Technology Institute (DTI) in Japan and its CAD/CAM milling workflow to provide clinicians with a seamless digital dentistry experience—from case planning to final restoration.
Implant Concierge is a virtual outsourcing service that simplifies and streamlines implant treatment planning and guided surgery. A user-friendly platform with no upfront investment, it consolidates essential services to reduce complexity and accelerate case turnaround. The solution is fully scalable to support high-volume practices and seamlessly integrates with dental laboratories, ensuring a smooth workflow from start to finish. Together, an expert team of treatment planners, designers, and guided surgery support ensure accuracy and predictability for all experience levels.
“The rising adoption of dental implants presents a significant growth opportunity, and with it, a clear need for more efficient, accurate, and integrated treatment workflows,” said ZimVie CEO Vafa Jamali. “Digital dentistry is at the forefront of this shift, quickly establishing itself as the new standard in implantology. We have seen tremendous traction in other markets with RealGUIDE and Implant Concierge and are excited to expand into yet another growing and increasingly sophisticated market.”
For more information on ZimVie’s RealGUIDE, Implant Concierge, dental implants, suite of connected solutions, and continuing education, please visit https://www.zimvie.com.
For more information about ZimVie Japan and DTI, please visit https://zimvie.co.jp and https://dti-cadcam.com.
About ZimVie
ZimVie is a global life sciences leader in the dental market that develops, manufactures, and delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions designed to support dental tooth replacement and restoration procedures. From its headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and additional facilities around the globe, ZimVie works to improve smiles, function, and confidence in daily life by offering comprehensive tooth replacement solutions, including trusted dental implants, biomaterials, and digital workflow solutions. As a worldwide leader in this space, ZimVie is committed to advancing clinical science and technology foundational to restoring daily life. For more information about ZimVie, please visit us at www.ZimVie.com. Follow @ZimVie on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram.
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