Dr. Zvi Fudim, DDS
Dental Surgeon · Inventor · Founder & CEO, Crown Down Inc.
30+ years of clinical experience in dental restoration and implantology, multiple US and international dental patents, and the inventor behind the Crown Down 2-drill osteotomy protocol.
Verified author · Dental Tribune InternationalAt a glance
30+
Years in dental practice
20+
Years inventing for implants
Multiple
US & international patents
DDS, 1989
Doctorate
Biography
Dr. Zvi Fudim is a dental surgeon, inventor, and founder of Crown Down Inc., with extensive experience in dental restoration, implantology, and the development of innovative technologies for implant dentistry.
Crown Down (2018 to present)
Since 2018, Dr. Fudim has been developing Crown Down, a unique implant surgical drilling system designed to simplify osteotomy preparation, support irrigation-free drilling protocols, and offer lifetime-warranty implant drills. The Crown Down concept reflects his long-standing focus on improving surgical efficiency, heat control, drill durability, and clinical predictability in implant procedures.
Research & Patents (2005 to present)
Since 2005, Dr. Fudim has dedicated much of his professional career to researching and developing new methods and technologies for the dental implant industry. Over the years he has filed numerous patent applications in dental implant restoration and dental implant surgery.
Clinical Practice (1994 to 2005)
From 1994 to 2005, Dr. Fudim managed a dental office within Shila LTD, one of Israel’s leading dental networks. In 2000, his clinic received the award for Most Profitable Regional Clinic.
His work combines clinical experience, implantology expertise, product development, and practical innovation to create solutions that address real challenges faced by implant surgeons.
Education
DDS, Dentistry · 1984 to 1989
One of Romania’s most established medical universities, offering accredited dental medicine programs since 1879.
Press & Publications
Dental Tribune South Asia · Editorial · 17 June 2026
Tungsten carbide implant drills: The material innovation reshaping implant osteotomyPeer-reviewed editorial on how the thermal properties of tungsten carbide influence heat management during implant osteotomy preparation, including a controlled bench experiment comparing carbide and steel drills (75°C reached in 3.4 s vs 24.1 s).
Dental Tribune South Asia · Interview · 18 June 2026
Interview: Rethinking Osteotomy Preparation — Dr Zvi FudimIn-depth interview with Dr. Rajeev Chitguppi on the philosophy behind the Crown Down 2-drill protocol, the science of heat management, cortical-first drilling logic, universal implant-system compatibility, and Dr. Fudim’s vision for the future of implant surgery.
Editorial recognition
Dr. Zvi Fudim is listed as a verified dental expert on Dental Tribune International, the global dental publication network reaching clinicians in 70+ countries. His profile hosts both published Dental Tribune articles and links directly to Crown Down.
Areas of expertise
Editorial standards
Crown Down’s clinical content is written, edited, or reviewed by Dr. Zvi Fudim, a practicing dental surgeon and the inventor of the Crown Down implant drilling system. We cite peer-reviewed material properties and published clinical data wherever possible, and clearly mark any internal testing data with the conditions under which it was generated.
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