Association

A scientific alliance that is free from profit-oriented thinking. At the heart of the ITI lie scientific credibility, independence and a sense of responsibility towards the patient.


The International Team for Implantology, ITI, was founded in 1980 by 12 experts planning ahead for the future of their field. They strove for something unconventional and seemingly difficult to accomplish: an alliance of specialists who would pursue research and development in an important and as yet untapped medical area on an unpaid and idealistic basis. Today, the ITI has more than 5,000 Fellows and Members. Through its constantly growing number of national Sections, the ITI ensures the exchange of expertise and know-how via a modern, quality-conscious end efficient network.

The ITI is active in three principal areas: research, development and education. Over 25 years the ITI has built a reputation for scientific rigor coupled with a strong patient focus. The organization supports the premise of well-documented treatment guidelines backed by extensive clinical testing and the compilation of long-term results. The ITI’s more than 500 Fellows, who form the core of the organization, contribute their time, energy and skills and are driven by a strong sense of responsibility and idealism.

The two main instigators of the ITI were Professor André Schroeder from Bern, and Dr. h.c. Fritz Straumann from Waldenburg. Professor Schroeder believed that implant dentistry owes much of its success and rapid development to the unique structure of the ITI: “Medical research needs independence, open space and opportunities for discussion.”

Membership is growing, and the number of research projects is increasing; the tally of publications and educational meetings is rising and the organization has also undergone restructuring. However, the ITI’s two fundamental principles remain unchanged: scientific independence and non-profit-oriented thinking. At the heart of the ITI lie science, idealism and concern for patients. This is guaranteed by the ITI’s members who volunteer their time on an unpaid basis, and, with great commitment, make themselves available for the work of the ITI.