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The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...

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Medical device regulation (MDR) from a dental perspective.

Dirk Mohn¹, Matthias Zehnder²

¹Linio Biotech Ltd., Helsinki, Finland.

Frontiers in Dental Medicine

|February 7, 2025

Summary

The EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) impacts dental products, increasing compliance burdens for manufacturers and dentists. This may lead to fewer product options and higher costs for European dental professionals.

Keywords:

EUDAMED ISO MDD MDR medical technology notified body

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Area of Science:

Dental Materials Science
Regulatory Affairs
Medical Device Compliance

Background:

The European Union implemented the Medical Device Regulation (EU 2017/745) in May 2021, replacing the Medical Device Directive (MDD).
This regulation significantly affects all stakeholders involved in the medical device supply chain, including manufacturers, importers, distributors, users, and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the specific implications of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) on the dental industry and dental professionals.
To evaluate the challenges and potential consequences of MDR compliance for dental product availability and innovation.

Main Methods:

Review of the key provisions and requirements of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
Analysis of the potential impact on CE marking processes and documentation for dental devices.
Assessment of the economic and operational effects on dental manufacturers, particularly smaller European companies.

Main Results:

The MDR introduces increased regulatory hurdles and documentation requirements for dental product manufacturers and clinicians.
Smaller European companies face disproportionate challenges compared to global competitors.
Potential for reduced product availability and increased costs for dental materials and devices in Europe.

Conclusions:

The MDR may hinder innovation by diverting resources from research and development to regulatory compliance within the dental industry.
The regulation could foster new career opportunities in dental regulatory affairs.
The MDR may serve as a global precedent for future medical device regulations.