Market Trends of Dental Laboratory Handpieces Industry
Electric Handpiece Segment is Expected to Witness Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period
An electric handpiece maintains a constant speed of 200,000 rpm. The constant torque of an electric handpiece eliminates the stalling or reduced speeds experienced when using an air-driven handpiece to cut through crowns or other dense materials. Significant growth of the electric handpiece segment can be attributed to its several advantages that are superior to air-driven handpieces, which has led to growing adoption by dentists in recent years. These advantages include constant speed and higher torque. Electric handpieces offer a consistent speed and torque that does not change as the load increases. The continuous pace also creates a smoother and more precise cut, allowing for greater preparation flexibility.
Cutting through dental crowns and using the device on dense materials eliminate speed variations and delays. Loads do not appear to affect the speed and torque of electric dental handpieces, but they do affect the speed and torque of air-driven handpieces.
Moreover, improved patient comfort and less aerosol formation by electric handpieces are also responsible for the segment's growth. Electric handpieces are becoming more popular among patients since they create lower noise levels and do not give the same vibrating sensation. This is an important deal for people with dental anxiety and stress; this might help them stick to their treatment plan. Furthermore, patient satisfaction leads to better internet reviews and higher patient retention, which ultimately leads to more patient footfall for dentists and increased demand for electric handpieces among these practitioners. Also, once dental procedures or treatments are done, an aerosol cloud of particulates and water is commonly evident while using an air-driven handpiece to prepare teeth. The main benefit of an electric handpiece is that it produces less aerosol. For instance, BroadcastMed LLC says more than 80% of European restorative practices employ electric handpieces to prepare teeth for restorations. It is commonly observed that dentists who have tried electric handpieces become quick converts to the benefits of preparing a tooth for a crown with an electric handpiece. Hence, dentists' higher adoption of electric handpieces due to the advantages offered by this type is propelling the growth of the electric handpieces market.
Additionally, companies have launched more electric handpieces with more advanced technologies and intelligent features in recent years, fueling the segment's growth. For instance, in February 2022, Bien-Air Dental launched its new Nova contra-angle at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The Nova's tiny head and slim handle enhance the dentist's field of vision and guarantee more accessible access to the back of the mouth.
Hence, due to advantages offered by electric handpieces, such as consistent speed & toque, patient comfort, higher patient retention, and higher adoption by dentists in recent years, the electric handpiece segment is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming years.
North America is Expected to Dominate the Dental Laboratory Handpieces Market
North America is expected to dominate the market owing to factors such as the increasing prevalence of dental caries, rising periodontal diseases, and growing dental implantation in the region. For instance, as per the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, around 3 million adults in the US had dental implants in 2022, and approximately 500,000 get an implant each year. Also, as per Smile Montreal, around 96% of Canadians have dealt with at least one cavity during their adult life. Among children, 59% of children aged 12-19 have dealt with cavities, and 57% of kids aged 6-11 have dealt with cavities. Hence, this higher prevalence of cavities and rising dental implantation are some of the major growth factors.
Moreover, higher insurance coverage for dental procedures in the region is also propelling the growth of North America's dental laboratory handpieces market. According to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), 293 million Americans had dental coverage in 2022 in the US. This data revealed that around 88% of the total US population has dental coverage.
Therefore, owing to factors such as the growing prevalence of dental caries, rising periodontal diseases, growing dental implantation, and increasing dental insurance coverage, the growth of the studied market is anticipated in the North American region.
