Market Trends of Global Dental Crowns and Bridges Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Dental Crowns & Bridges Market according to our research experts:
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Segment is Anticipated to Hold the Market Over the Forecast Period
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) dental crowns have been a solution to restoring a damaged tooth's look and function for a very long time now.
Many metal dental crowns are now coming to market because metal crowns are exceptionally strong. They can be made from stainless steel, gold, or a variety of metal alloys. But a common alternative to metal crowns is a crown made by fusing porcelain with metal. With these PFM dental crowns, patients have the advantage of the strength of metals, and the porcelain overlay can give a natural color that can match the original color of the teeth. These advantages are boosting the market demand for porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns generally last 10 to 15 years, which is a little longer than porcelain crowns. Metal reinforcement of the porcelain crown makes it ideal for people who clench, grind, or suffer bruxism.
PFM dental crowns are one of the most durable and affordable options available in the market because patients want dental crowns that look the most natural and match the original dent.The increasing demand for porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns is boosting market growth and is estimated to rise at a considerable rate in the coming years. Furthermore, in October 2021, Dentsply Sirona launched Cerec MTL Zirconia, a zirconium oxide enriched with yttrium oxide. The MTL (multi-transitional layer) technology, in combination with high translucency, results in natural aesthetics without compromising on strength. The new product is used for bridges and crowns as well as for inlays, onlays, and veneers. Key players' strategic initiatives, such as product launches, are expected to propel segment growth.
Research and development and pipeline studies in the PFM dental crowns segments are expected to drive the market's growth significantly. For instance, in January 2021, the University of Geneva, Switzerland, sponsored a clinical trial with the objective of comparing the technical results and survival rates of cantilever implant-supported fixed denture prosthetics (cFDPs) made either of porcelain fused-to-metal using a gold abutment in a traditional workflow or of monolithic zirconia bonded to a titanium base in a digital workflow. The trial accessed two-unit cantilever implant prostheses made of monolithic zirconia or PFM (cantilever). Such research and development studies are likely to result in PFM innovation and increase the segment's growth.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over The Forecast Period.
North America is expected to hold a significant share of the dental crowns and bridges market due to an increase in demand for oral healthcare and preventive and cosmetic dentistry, and the presence of major players in the region.
According to an article published in the Journal of American Dental Association in April 2022, on the basis of a weighted sample representative of 193.5 million adults, the prevalence of untreated caries was found to be 21.3%. Coronal and root caries had a specific prevalence of 17.9% and 10.1%, respectively in 2021. According to the article, untreated caries affects more than one in every five adults in the United States. Therefore, the high burden of dental caries and other dental diseases in the region is expected to propel the market growth in the region.
The major players actively make strategic planning and new development to contribute to the market. The dental crowns and bridges market manufacturers are currently focusing on mergers and acquisitions to strengthen market existence and expand the customer base. They are also innovating and making new product launches to expand their portfolio. This surge in competition among the market players and the increasing number of major dental implant companies in 2021 is driving the growth of the dental crowns and bridges market. For instance, in June 2022 ZimVie announced the Launch of Two Next-Generation Dental Solutions in the United States, namely the T3 PRO Tapered Implant and the Encode Emergence Healing Abutment designed to optimize restorative care and aesthetics.
Due to the high adoption of collaboration, research and developments, and product launches by major players in the region, North America is expected to witness a prominent growth rate during the forecast period for the dental crowns and bridges market. For instance, in September 2021, Dentsply Sirona announced the launch of CEREC MTL Zirconia in partnership with VITA Zahnfabrik. This CEREC MTL Zirconia is a high-strength zirconia CAD/CAM block, a genuine innovation, and it is one of the best available choices for bridges and crowns which is expected to propel the market growth in the region during the forecast period.
