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More than 75 years of passion
Anthogyr has more than 75 years of history, innovations,
encounters, professionals, and expertise.
1800 - 1947, the roots of Anthogyr
The Anthogyr family adventure began when Claude Anthoine, the first to bear the name, began watchmaking in 1800. Then in 1917, his grandson Émile founded Anthoine Émile et Fils (AEF).
1943
Birth of the Anthogyr brand: in 1943 the company began to produce dental instruments. The name "Anthogyr" is a fusion of “Antho” from "Anthoine" and "gyr" meaning to "turn."
1947
Anthogyr, a company specializing dentistry, is founded by René Anthoine.
1950 - 1970, Anthogyr makes everything but the dentist’s chair
By 1949, Anthogyr was already manufacturing a wide range of technical dental accessories and instruments. In 1950, Anthogyr filed the first of many patents for a motorized rope dental contra-angle.
Outsourcing at Anthogyr, a window of innovation
Anthogyr takes its first steps in subcontracting in cutting-edge markets like connected technology and medicine.
1980 - 1990, a dazzling development
With the new leadership of Claude Anthoine in 1979, and the manufacture of his first dental implants subcontracted a few years later, this period marks a turning point for Anthogyr.
1984
The first implants were manufactured by Anthogyr–a cross-section disc implant invented by the dental surgeon Gérard Scortecci.
1995
Anthogyr creates the Research and Development department.
1997
Building on its reputation for quality and reliability, Anthogyr markets its first implant under the name Anthofit, with the collaboration of Dr. Louis Durif. His sons, Dr. Gilles and Dr. Charles Durif, are still Anthogyr partners today.
1999
Anthogyr continues to manufacture dental instruments and accessories, launching Niti Control®, an innovative endodontic instrument.
2000
Anthogyr creates Anthogyr Campus, a training and education center.
2005
Anthogyr releases its Mont-Blanc line, a range of instruments used in implant surgery.
2010, a new area
Eric Genève becomes General Manager in 2008 and President in 2010.
In 2009, he launched Axiom®, a high-performance implant system at the heart of Anthogyr's implantology strategy, and supported the brand's international expansion with the opening of numerous subsidiaries in Europe, South America, and Asia.
2007 marked the great turning point for Anthogyr
2007
Anthogyr moves into a new, much larger and ultra-modern production site in Sallanches.
2009
Anthogyr launches Axiom® Concept, a new line of implants. The launch of this range sees the emergence of Anthogyr at the cutting edge of the implantology market.
2011
The Axiom® portfolio grows with the addition of Axiom® PX implant.
Anthogyr releases its 2nd motor Implanteo® LED motor.
2012
Anthogyr acquires Simeda®, a leader in design and manufacture of customized prostheses. This acquisition is key in the prosthetic-driven strategy for Anthogyr.
2016
Anthogyr signs an unprecedented partnership agreement with Straumann Group to accelerate its growth in China, after 15 years of presence in this amazing country.
2017
Anthogyr continues to advance in the implantology market and launches the Axiom® Multi Level® solution, which paves the way for new fields of treatment.
Axiom® Multi Level® solution is not available in the United States.
2017
Anthogyr celebrates its 70-year anniversary with its 350 employees.
From 2019 to today
2019
Anthogyr joins the Straumann Group, three years after a successful partnership to develop the Anthogyr brand in China. The objective is to accelerate our development to become a global brand and strengthen our presence internationally.
2020, we still innovate with Simeda®
Anthogyr continues to innovate within Simeda® solutions, AxIN®, a screw-retained zirconia Simeda® tooth with angulated access, Simeda® Additive, titanium suprastructures based on additive technology for a full resin metal prosthesis.
Simeda® is not available for customers located in the United States.