14 June 2023

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Solmetex, LLC acquires Impladent Ltd.

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Solmetex, LLC announced on June 5 that it has acquired Impladent Ltd., a provider of a broad range of innovative and affordable regenerative materials including bone grafts and resorbable membranes used in tooth extraction procedures. According to a news release, the combination creates a diversified dental company with a strong portfolio of leading products across dental waterline treatment, modern dental isolation, and regenerative biomaterials.

The combined company will continue its commitment to strengthen and expand partnerships built with individual dental practices and Dental Service Organizations across the U.S. and global dental markets.

Impladent brings nearly 40 years of excellence and leadership in regenerative dental solutions and its products are highly regarded by dentists for their efficacy and ease-of-use. Impladent's flagship product, the OsteoGen Plug, is a one-step solution for socket preservation without the need for a membrane. As part of the Solmetex platform, Impladent will continue to expand and strengthen its ability to develop and market innovative products.

Gene Dorff, Solmetex's Chief Executive Officer, said in the news release that the addition of Impladent will unlock meaningful growth in new areas.

Maurice Valen, Impladent founder and CEO, said that after nearly 40 years operating as a family company, leaders are confident that Solmetex is the right partner at the right time to take Impladent to the next level.

Solmetex's existing investors, including Avista Capital Partners, supported the transaction.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Solmetex, LLC

Solmetex is the largest closed-loop dental amalgam waste compliance service provider in North America, and provides a variety of dental consumables and equipment to the dental market with a focus on the dental waterline, infection control, and modern dental isolation technology.  The company's NXT Hg5™ Series of Amalgam Separators and recycling program, which treat dental wastewater, is highly regarded as the best solution for regulatory compliance. Solmetex is widely recognized as the single trusted source for comprehensive environmental solutions for their dental waste needs. For further information, visit www.solmetex.com

About Impladent

Impladent Ltd. develops and markets a broad range of innovative and affordable regenerative materials, including bone graft products and resorbable membranes. For over 30 years, Impladent Ltd. has been recognized as a leader in the innovation and development of synthetic resorbable bone grafts. In 1985, Impladent Ltd. introduced OsteoGen Synthetic Bioactive Resorbable Graft (SBRG) used for bone augmentation and repair of alveolar defects. OsteoGen Non-Ceramic Crystals are physiochemically and crystallographically equivalent to human trabecular bone making this product a pure alloplast. More recently, Impladent Ltd. introduced the OsteoGen Bone Grafting Plugs, the one step solution for socket preservation without the need for a membrane. The OsteoGen Plug combines our OsteoGen bone graft with a bovine achilles tendon carrier to yield the easiest and most affordable way to graft your extraction sites. Impladent Ltd. is committed to developing regenerative products that meet the needs and interests of the doctor, while having the safety and comfort of the patient in mind. For more information, visit www.impladentltd.com.