Market Trends of Dental Surgical Instruments Industry
Restorative Dentistry Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over Forecast Period
Restorative dentistry involves replacing or restoring missing teeth or parts of the tooth structure or structures that must be removed to prevent decay. Dental restorations include fillings, crowns, implants, bridges, dentures, and tooth extraction. The factors that drive the segment's growth are rising oral health diseases, dental problems, particularly among youngsters and the elderly, and increasing awareness regarding dental care and restorative dentistry.
The high prevalence rate of dental caries contributes to the market's growth. For instance, according to an article published by Dorset Dental Implants, in December 2023, 73% of people had one or more missing back teeth, and 7.6% had one or more front teeth. This higher tooth loss was associated with adult age and female gender. Such a high prevalence of tooth loss creates the need for dental surgeries, and so does the demand for the devices, thus driving the market segment's growth.
Moreover, the increasing launch of restorative dentistry products is expected to boost market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in October 2022, 3M introduced the 3M Filtek Matrix - a new restorative solution that makes composite placement less stressful, more predictable for dentists, and more affordable for their patients.
In addition, several companies are focusing on producing innovative dental implant devices. For instance, in September 2023, Neoss Group entered a partnership with Osstell AB for osseointegration progress monitoring. With this collaboration, the company launched NeoTell, an affordable, rapid, and precise device designed to measure implant stability. NeoTell equips clinicians with the tools they need to assess implant stability swiftly and accurately, thereby improving patient outcomes and simplifying the digital workflow.
Thus, all factors above, such as tooth loss issues and company development, are expected to support the segment’s growth.
North America is Expected to Occupy a Significant Share in the Dental Surgical Instruments Market
North America is expected to occupy a significant share of the dental surgical instruments market due to the rising prevalence of dental diseases, healthcare expenditures, and infrastructure in this region. For instance, according to the February 2022 update of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 63% of adults of age 18 and older had a dental visit in the United States. Therefore, the high rate of dental visits among adults in the United States is significantly driving the growth of the dental surgical instruments market due to the increasing demand for advanced dental procedures and equipment.
Statistics indicate that this percentage of the population visiting dental clinics for examination is contributing to the growth of the market. Moreover, the rising investment in dental surgical instruments is also propelling the growth of the market. For instance, according to a report published by the National Institute of Health in May 2024, over USD 730 million was spent on research and development activities related to dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases. This is a substantial amount of funding, and it underscores the importance of research in this field.
According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May 2024, about 1 in 8 adults above 65 years had tooth loss. Such a high prevalence of tooth decay and loss generates a need for dental caries treatment products, driving the market's growth.
Key players in the market are also working on introducing novel technologies and products to cater to the rising demand for dental instruments, thereby propelling market growth. For instance, in February 2024, Carbon launched its Automatic Operation (AO) suite of solutions designed to transform the landscape of dental lab automation.
Thus, due to the abovementioned factors, North America is expected to register a significant market share in the dental surgical instrument market over the forecast period.
