Dental Laboratory Handpieces Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Dental Laboratory Handpieces Market Analysis

The Dental Laboratory Handpieces Market size is estimated at USD 0.99 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.31 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

A dental laboratory handpiece is one of the most common requirements for dental practitioners, and it is widely applicable in dentistry to perform a wide range of surgical procedures. Grinding and polishing dental prostheses are the most common methods used in dental laboratories. High speed handpieces have speeds in the range of 400,000 rpm and above. Low speed dental handpiece systems consist of air turbine motors that operate at 100-20,000 rpm and various attachments used for cleaning, polishing, caries removal, and endodontic procedures. The rising prevalence of oral disorders and related dental issues influence market growth. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 3.5 billion people worldwide will be affected by oral diseases in 2023. Moreover, the WHO estimated that global cases of oral disease have increased by 1 billion in the last 30 years. Hence, rising cases of oral disease globally have propelled the growth of the dental laboratory handpieces market.

Furthermore, the growing geriatric population with more teeth problems fuels the growth of the dental laboratory handpieces market. The aging population is more prone to oral health issues and dental diseases, and the geriatric population is one of the major factors responsible for the growth of the dental laboratory handpiece market. For instance, according to the US Census, the number of US adults aged 65 years or older is projected to reach 98 million by the end of year 2060, 24% of the population. Also, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 20% of the population 65 years or older have lost all their teeth in the US. This population needs implantation, fixed dental bridges, and removable partial dentures, which require dental handpieces to process all these options. Hence, the rising aging population with lost teeth has propelled the growth of the dental laboratory handpieces market.

In addition, excessive consumption of sugar, alcohol, and tobacco, particularly among youths, has also been fueling the growth of the dental laboratory handpieces market in recent years. Higher consumption of these foods can cause tooth decay, which leads to dental procedures that need dental handpieces for treatment. Hence, the market has been growing with the factors mentioned above in recent years. For instance, as per the World Health Organization (WHO), every year tobacco takes 8 million lives, which also covers around 1.3 million non-smokers lives who are exposed to second-hand smoke, and around three-fourths of these 1.3 billion tobacco users globally live in low- and middle-income countries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and other forms of tobacco cause gum disease, oral cancer, and other oral health issues. Untreated tooth decay is comparatively higher among people who smoke cigarettes. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40% of adults 20 to 64 years old who currently smoke cigarettes have untreated tooth decay in 2022 in the US.

However, lack of awareness of oral health in developing countries, lack of skilled personnel for dental surgeries, and limited budget for dental health restrain the market growth.

Dental Laboratory Handpieces Market Trends

Electric Handpiece Segment is Expected to Witness Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period

Dental Laboratory Handpieces Industry Segmentation

Dental laboratory handpieces are one of the most critical and essential parts of dental practice for performing various procedures, including surgeries, implantology, aesthetics, endodontics, and restoration. Endodontic handpieces are specialist dental implements used to clean and shape canals during root canal treatments. In most circumstances, these tools can accurately drive endodontic files. The implant handpieces were formulated with oral and maxillofacial surgery in mind. They are incredibly durable as they are manufactured with high-quality stainless steel with a unique coating.

The dental laboratory handpiece market is segmented into operation, speed type, application, end-user, and geography. The market is segmented by operation into air-driven handpieces and electric handpieces. The market is bifurcated by speed type into high speed dental handpieces and low speed dental handpieces. By application, the market is divided into endodontics, oral surgery & implantology, restoration, and others. By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, dental clinics, dental laboratories, and others. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for 17 countries across the region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts were made on the basis of value (USD).