Straumann®, the flagship brand of the Straumann Group (SWX: STMN)—the world's largest implant manufacturer—has focused its efforts on addressing this challenge through a connected digital ecosystem that links technologies, products and services across the treatment pathway. It is recognised as one of the most iconic brands in dentistry, with a long history of leading major developments across the industry. Rather than viewing digital dentistry as a collection of separate tools, it has built an integrated framework that guides clinicians from the initial patient assessment through to the final restoration.
At the centre of this framework is Straumann AXS, an open, cloud-based platform that integrates devices, software and clinical services into a single environment. The platform functions as a digital hub where clinicians can access treatment planning resources, diagnostic tools and restorative services whilst maintaining continuity throughout the patient journey.
Continuity Across the Clinical Workflow
Data capture is inherent in every digital treatment pathway. Straumann has designed its ecosystem to allow clinicians to begin with intraoral scanning and move directly into diagnosis and treatment planning without having to navigate different systems. The company's SIRIOS intraoral scanners provide an entry point into the wider digital ecosystem.
Scanned patient information can be transferred into planning software integrated within the AXS platform. AI-assisted treatment planning capabilities support clinicians during case evaluation and procedure preparation. This approach enables clinical information to be consolidated within a single digital environment rather than being distributed across separate applications.
The platform integrates diagnostic imaging, software tools and restorative services in one place, enabling clinicians to move through different stages of patient care whilst continuing to work with unified patient information. The result is a more structured clinical pathway from consultation through to treatment completion.
Integrating Implantology and Guided Treatment Planning
Implant dentistry demands precision across multiple clinical stages. Straumann has expanded its digital capabilities by connecting implant planning, surgical guidance and restorative workflows through a single ecosystem. This integration allows clinicians to coordinate treatment decisions with greater consistency throughout the implant process.
Its coDiagnostiX software supports treatment planning for implant procedures and works alongside the company's broader product portfolio. Clinicians can evaluate cases digitally, create treatment plans and prepare for surgery using tools connected to the AXS environment. This continuity reduces the need for separate planning infrastructures.
Advancing Design, Restoration and Chairside Production
Digital treatment does not end once planning and surgery are complete. Restorative design and production represent critical stages where efficiency and accuracy directly influence the patient experience. Straumann has incorporated these functions into its digital ecosystem through integrated production services and chairside technologies.
UN!Q, the company's cloud-based prosthetic service, enables laboratories to access planning, design and manufacturing support for customised prosthetic components. Through the AXS platform, clinicians and laboratories can coordinate restorative workflows within the same connected environment used during earlier treatment stages.
The company has also expanded chairside capabilities through its collaboration with SprintRay. The resulting Straumann Signature MIDAS solution enables dental professionals to produce restorations such as crowns, inlays and onlays directly within the practice. Integrated with the AXS platform and SIRIOS scanner, the system supports rapid restoration production and contributes to single-visit treatment possibilities.
Extending Digital Dentistry into Orthodontics
Straumann's digital strategy extends beyond implantology into orthodontics through its ClearCorrect business. The company has connected orthodontic treatment planning, manufacturing and patient management capabilities within a broader digital framework designed to support practitioners and patients throughout treatment.
ClearCorrect incorporates AI-driven treatment planning technologies that help clinicians evaluate and manage orthodontic cases. Digital tools assist in treatment design whilst enabling greater consistency throughout the planning process. These capabilities support practitioners who want digital workflows without introducing unnecessary complexity into case management.
The company has strengthened this offering through partnerships that support remote patient monitoring and digital engagement. By combining treatment planning, manufacturing scale and patient monitoring technologies, Straumann has expanded the role of digital workflows beyond individual procedures and into longer-term treatment journeys.
Driving Adoption Through a Connected Platform Strategy
The distinguishing feature of Straumann's approach lies in its emphasis on connection rather than isolated products. Hardware, software and services are linked through a common platform that supports clinicians across diagnosis, planning, surgery, restoration and monitoring. This architecture allows practices to adopt digital capabilities whilst maintaining workflow continuity.
Straumann's open platform model also supports integration across technologies and partners. Data, devices and clinical services operate within a connected environment that can scale across different practice types and treatment disciplines. This structure helps clinicians access a broader set of capabilities without abandoning familiar workflows.
Thousands of customers were actively using the AXS platform by the end of 2025, reflecting growing adoption of the ecosystem and its digital workflows. The platform's ability to reduce complexity, save time and support consistent clinical outcomes has positioned it as a central element of Straumann's digital strategy.
That focus on connecting every stage of the clinical journey, from the initial scan through to the final restoration, distinguishes Straumann within digital dentistry. Through integrated workflows, guided treatment capabilities, restorative services and expanding digital adoption, it has established a platform that supports efficiency, reliability and measurable clinical consistency. These qualities underpin its recognition as one of the Top Digital Dentistry Solutions in Europe 2026.
