Market Trends of Global Dental Prosthetics Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Dental Prosthetics Market according to our research experts:
Crown are Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share in the Dental Prosthetics Market Over the Forecast Period
Dental crowns are caps placed over the tooth to reconstruct the tooth's appearance, strength, size, and shape. These are placed over damaged teeth to cover and protect the natural teeth in conditions where filings no longer help reconstruction. The dental crown segment is mainly driven by the increasing number of patients with tooth decay, unhygienic dental habits, and increased patient awareness regarding dental reconstruction treatments.
The surge in strategic alliances, such as collaborations and partnerships among the industry players, contribute to the segment growth. For instance, in February 2020, Formlabs, and BEGO, partnered to introduce 3D-printed permanent and temporary crowns and bridges for dental patients. This partnership aims to utilize digital dental workflows to provide low-cost and rapid iterative processes to improve clinical outcomes.
Similarly, a rise in product launches is also anticipated to propel segment growth. For instance, in March 2021, Dentsply Sirona introduced CEREC Tessera blocks (Advanced Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM Blocks), a newer material for posterior and anterior restorations. These blocks shorten the glaze firing time, accelerating the manufacturing process (grinding and firing). Using the CEREC SpeedFire, a crown can be fired in just 4 and 30 seconds, representing much less time than the other glass ceramics used in the manufacturing process. These aforementioned factors drive the growth of the dental caries treatment market for the dental crown segment throughout the forecast period.
North America Region is Expected to Occupy a Major Share in the Market Over the Forecast Period
North America is expected to dominate the overall dental prosthetics market throughout the forecast period. The dominance is due to the rise in prevalence of accidents and sports injuries along with the rise in intake of junk foods, the rapid growth of the geriatric population leading to dental caries resulting in rising the demand for dental implants and prosthetics in the North American region.
For instance, according to the research study published in July 2021, titled 'Fluoridation cessation and children's dental caries: A 7-year follow-up evaluation of Grade 2 schoolchildren in Calgary and Edmonton, Canada', the prevalence of primary caries in Calgary was higher as compared to Edmonton and the crude deft prevalence of primary caries in Calgary was 64.8% and 55.1% in Edmonton. Similarly, according to the research study published in April 2021, titled 'Self-Reported Dental Caries by Mexican Elementary and Middle-School Schoolchildren in the Context of Socioeconomic Indicators: A National Ecological Study', tooth loss is quite common in the Mexican population, with prevalence ranging between 13.5% and 34.5%. Hence, due to the high prevalence of dental diseases in the region, the demand for dental prosthetics products is expected to increase which is anticipated to boost the market growth in the region. Also, the National Institute of Health article titled Estimates of Funding for Various Research, Condition, and Disease Categories, published in June 2021, reported that an estimated USD 638 million annual research support for dental/oral and craniofacial disease, based on grants, contracts, and other funding mechanisms, was used across the National Institutes of Health in the United States which is further expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the studied market.
The key players actively engaged in strategic planning and new developments to contribute to the market growth. 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 product portfolio. For instance, in January 2021, Nobel Biocare launched Xeal and TiUltra surfaces in the United States. These new surfaces are applied to dental implants and abutments, which optimizes tissue integration at every level. As dental implants and abutments are reconstruction devices used in dental caries treatment, their advancement may boost the growth of the market.
Furthermore, strategic developments concerning the incorporation of digital technologies in dental care are also expected to supplement the segment growth. For instance, in September 2021, Dentsply Sirona reported the development of its Lucitone Digital Print Denture System. The company plans to expand the digital production of custom tooth arches, including Lucitone Digital Value 3D Economy Tooth and Trial Placement resin, DS Multilayer PMMA Discs for milling premium denture teeth, and the planned 2022 release of Lucitone Digital IPN, a printed premium denture tooth material. Due to the above-mentioned factors, the market is expected to drive swiftly in the forecast period in the North American region.
