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Bensheim, Germany

Sirona Dental Systems Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 144

% Expired Patents = 24.3

CIPO Patents = 8

EPO Patents = 280

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 4,851

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123 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joachim Pfeiffer (17 out of 26 patents)

Franz Basler (16 out of 18 patents)

Frank Thiel (14 out of 26 patents)

4. Peter Fornoff (13 out of 27 patents)

5. Volker Wedler (12 out of 13 patents)

6. Ulrich Orth (11 out of 25 patents)

7. Johannes Ulrici (9 out of 11 patents)

8. Bernd Rothenberger (7 out of 7 patents)

9. Sascha Schneider (6 out of 24 patents)

10. Kai Lindenberg (6 out of 12 patents)

11. Axel Schwotzer (6 out of 9 patents)

12. Reinhard Pieper (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Christian Beckhaus (5 out of 10 patents)

14. Ulrich Schulze-Ganzlin (5 out of 23 patents)

15. Günter Saliger (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Dental Imaging

3D Scanning

X-ray Devices

CAD/CAM Systems

Prosthetics

Tomography

Optical Measurement

Diagnostic Examinations

Implant Technologies

Dental Prosthesis

Surface Structures

Measurement Systems

144 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12727836 - Hygiene cover for a medical imaging device (2026-09-08),

2. D1130742 - Handheld intraoral optical scanner (2026-06-16),

3. 12571863 - Local coil and magnetic resonance apparatus having a safety mechanism for preventing a collision with a patient (2026-03-10),

4. 12544018 - Method for digital volume tomography imaging of a small volume (2026-02-10),

5. 10949575 - Healing abutment and method for producing a design of a healing abutment (2021-03-16),

6. 10732244 - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage media for performing diagnostic examinations using MRI (2020-08-04),

7. 10521935 - Method for creating an image from a 3D volume (2019-12-31),

8. 10357212 - Method for capturing a three-dimensional x-ray image (2019-07-23),

9. 10127347 - Determination of the position of the condylar articulation axis for creating a virtual articulator (2018-11-13),

10. 10111595 - Method for checking tooth positions (2018-10-30),

11. 10101088 - Sintering furnace for components consisting of a sintering material, in particular for dental components, and a method for sintering such components (2018-10-16),

12. 10080636 - Method for measuring a dental situation (2018-09-25),

13. 10076388 - Method and device for the production of a dental prosthesis part (2018-09-18),

14. 10052079 - Method for producing an X-ray image (2018-08-21),

15. 10045840 - Blank with coding for the production of tooth-technical shaped parts and procedures for the identification of a blank (2018-08-14),

Company Overview

Sirona Dental Systems GmbH, based in Bensheim, Germany, is a leader in the field of dental imaging technology. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced solutions such as 3D scanning, X-ray devices, and CAD/CAM systems. Sirona's innovative products enhance diagnostic examinations and prosthetic applications, integrating optical measurement and tomography to improve dental care. With a commitment to advancing dental technology, Sirona plays a crucial role in shaping the future of dental practices worldwide.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

144 Patents

#3 in Bensheim

#426 in Germany

#5,665 in the World

Bensheim, Germany

Sirona Dental Systems Gmbh

Forward Citations = 4,851

123 inventors:

Joachim Pfeiffer (17 out of 26 patents)

Franz Basler (16 out of 18 patents)

Frank Thiel (14 out of 26 patents)

4. Peter Fornoff (13 out of 27 patents)

5. Volker Wedler (12 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sirona Dental Systems Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sirona-dental-systems

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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