Manufacturer of endodontic instruments and devices for dentistry from Ballaigues
Dentsply Maillefer
Ballaigues (CH) · Chemin du Verger 3New on Amplifa
About Dentsply Maillefer
Dentsply Maillefer, located in Ballaigues in the Swiss canton of Vaud, is a manufacturer of endodontic instruments and devices for dentistry. The range includes hand and rotary files, reamers, filling instruments, root posts made of steel, titanium, and glass fiber, as well as motors and endodontic devices such as the EndoActivator and the X-Smart Motor. The company was founded in 1899 by Auguste Maillefer, dentist and clockmaker, and today belongs to the Dentsply Sirona Group, whose dental products are distributed in over 100 countries. In addition to developing and manufacturing instruments, Maillefer develops its own production tools and involves users in development and use through clinical forums, evaluation groups, and clinical training. Current treatment concepts include TruNatomy and the Root-to-Crown solution (R2C).
- Site
- Ballaigues
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of endodontic instruments and devices, Clinical training and evaluation groups, Development of proprietary production tools
- Materials
- Stainless Steel, Nickel-Titanium (NiTi), Titanium, Glass Fiber, Widia (Tungsten Carbide)
- Founded
- 1899
- Employees
- 501-1.000 (LinkedIn:
- Industries
- Dental Medicine / Endodontics, Medical Device Manufacturing
- 01
Needs assessment with users
- 02
Development of products and proprietary production tools
- 03
Manufacture of instruments
- 04
Quality assurance and sterilization guidelines
- 05
Clinical training and distribution
Materials & Processes
Stainless Steel
Material for hand files, reamers, and root posts, also referred to as autoclave-suitable instrument material according to the instructions for use.
Nickel-Titanium (NiTi)
For rotary endodontic files; sensitive to hydrogen peroxide and NaOCl solutions over 5%.
Titanium
Material for dental and radicular root posts (implantable devices).
Glass Fiber
Material for dental and radicular root posts.
Widia (Tungsten Carbide)
For rotary cutting instruments; sensitive to hydrogen peroxide.
Sites
Ballaigues
CHHeadquarters, Development, and Production
- Materials
- Stainless Steel, NiTi, Titanium, Glass Fiber
Industries
Additional services
History
- 1899
Founded by Auguste Maillefer, dentist and clockmaker, who developed endodontic instruments.
- 2019
130 years Maillefer brand; introduction of the TruNatomy treatment concept and the Root-to-Crown solution (R2C) as part of Dentsply Sirona.