History of a Market leader

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.