1997
Professor Tomaso Vercellotti and Mectron develop the idea of piezoelectric bone
surgery.
The main technological advancement is the adaption of ultrasonic movement for bone
cutting.
Mectron Medical Technology produces the first prototype devices.
First clinical trials.
1999
Prof. Vercellotti introduces the name Piezosurgery®
2000
Mectron Medical Technology starts serial production of the Piezosurgery®
device.
2004
2nd generation of the Piezosurgery®device.
2005
More than 30 scientific studies about Piezosurgery® have been published.
2007
Innovative inserts for implant site preparation are produced, and the first study
about inserts is published.
2009
Piezosurgery® 3 - the third generation is introduced.
2010
Piezosurgery® celebrates the 10th Anniversary Edition.