Dental implant maker Zuga Medical has received a $250,000 investment commitment from the nonprofit venture development organization JumpStart.
The funding will be used to launch the company's U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Zuga implant system, which allows general practice dentists to perform procedures previously done by oral surgeons, according to the company.
The Zuga dental implant consists of a surgical-grade, titanium-threaded rod that is inserted in the mandible at the location of a missing tooth. An abutment is added to the rod after installation, and a standard crown is attached.
According to Zuga, its technology is designed to simplify and streamline implant placement and restoration, allowing the dentist to place implants without using alignment systems and outsourced lab services.
