Brånemark

Brånemark is a surname originating from Sweden. The most prominent individual associated with this name is Per-Ingvar Brånemark, a Swedish orthopedic surgeon and inventor. He is widely recognized as the pioneer of modern dental implants. Brånemark's groundbreaking research in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly his discovery of osseointegration, laid the foundation for the widely used titanium dental implants that exist today. Osseointegration refers to the direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a loaded implant. His work fundamentally changed the field of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, allowing for the successful replacement of missing teeth. The company Nobel Biocare, originally Nobelpharma, was founded based on his innovations, further disseminating his techniques and implants globally. The Brånemark name is now synonymous with osseointegration and its application in various medical fields beyond dentistry, including bone-anchored prostheses. His legacy continues to influence medical device development and patient care worldwide.