Market Trends of Buccal Cavity Devices Industry
Intraoral Scanner Segment is Expected to Grow Significantly Over the Analysis Period
Standalone devices are expected to witness promising growth due to the improved workflow of dental professionals in oral scanning procedures and improved outputs of these devices. However, due to the introduction of miniature portable intraoral scanners, incorporating the side-oriented tip in small intraoral scanners has made buccal surface scans much more accessible, quicker, and more effective.
Thus, the enhanced output offered by these devices is expected to fuel the segment's growth. Oral illnesses affect people throughout their lives, causing pain, suffering, disfigurement, and sometimes death. They are a significant health burden for many nations.
According to data by the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC) published in 2021, about half (46%) of all persons aged 30 or older have gum disease; about 9% of adults have severe gum disease. According to the October 2021 Borgen Project, 60% to 80% of kids and 85% to 90% of adults both have dental caries. The market for intraoral scanners is expected to grow due to this increasing demand for dental services.
A new wireless wand with the same speed, precision, and lightness, the i700 wireless intraoral scanner, was also introduced by Medit in April 2021. Therefore, the intraoral scanner market is anticipated to rise over the forecast period due to their benefits, the rising demand for scanners, and the growing focus by significant players on developing and marketing improved scanners.
Businesses are investing in this sector due to the increasing demand for scanners. The segment is thus anticipated to expand throughout the forecast period due to the benefits associated with scanners and the growing demand for scanners to assess various dental conditions.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share of the Market Studied
The market for buccal cavity devices in North America is expected to grow during the forecast period, owing to factors such as the rising prevalence of oral diseases and a well-established healthcare system. Additionally, the American Dental Association is eager to educate the target population about the value of good dental hygiene, which is anticipated to spur market expansion.
The 2021 annual report published by the United Health Foundation (UHF) showed that 1 in 4 adults has untreated cavities, and nearly half of the adults aged 30 years and older have signs of gum disease in the United States.
Additionally, according to the American Dental Association (AMA), in June 2021, 85% of people were highly concerned about their dental health in the United States in recent years, increasing the demand for oral treatment and is anticipated to fuel the market's growth during the forecast period.
Furthermore, according to data updated by the Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC), in February 2021, about one-third of Americans have untreated tooth decay and poor dental health. This is directly linked to heart problems and other health concerns.
Therefore, an increasing number of dental problems may augment the demand for prosthodontics and orthodontics treatments in the country, which is likely to create opportunities for dental or intraoral devices and drive the growth of the market in the country. Hence, due to the burden of the disease in the country, the demand for buccal cavity devices is increasing, driving the overall market growth.
