Market Trends of Dental Tourism Industry
Restorative Treatment by Treatment Type is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
The objective of restorative treatment or restorative dental procedures is to replace or repair broken or missing teeth. Dental restorations like crowns, bridges, implants, fillings, inlays, and onlays are frequently performed procedures that help improve oral health and functionality.
The high burden of dental diseases such as tooth or cavity decay and fractured, damaged, or missing teeth are the major factors that are expected to boost segmental growth over the forecast period. For instance, as per the data published by Worldmetrics Report 2024, 45% of adults aged 20 to 64 lost at least one permanent tooth in 2023 due to gum disease or tooth decay. Similarly, as per the same source, 10% of United States adults between 50 and 64 were toothless. Hence, the demand for restorative treatment procedures is expected to increase with the high burden of tooth loss, and the segment is anticipated to register significant growth over the forecast period.
The launch and availability of advanced dental care clinics and high-quality services in the countries offering dental tourism are expected to boost the segment's growth during the forecast period. For instance, in October 2022, MOS Dental clinics in Thailand, under Oracare Group, opened its 28th clinic in Bangkok. The new clinic in the district of Prawet was intended to unlock a new path for more dental patients to access quality dental care with international dentistry standards and accessible prices. Thus, with the high burden of diseases like dental decay or missing teeth and the availability of advanced medical solutions, the restorative segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific is Expected to Hold a Significant Share of the Market Over the Forecast Period
Asia-Pacific is likely to hold a significant share of the dental tourism market primarily due to the availability of highly low-cost dental service providers compared to other countries as per international standards and respective government initiatives to boost medical tourism. For instance, according to an April 2022 article by Local Sunshine Co. Ltd, the average cost of a dental implant was about USD 800 in Asian countries like Thailand and Bangkok, compared to USD 2,000 in other countries like the United States, while the cost of dental filling was about USD 80 compared to other countries. Hence, the low price of procedures is expected to be the major driving factor for the growth of dental tourism in the region.
India is expected to hold a significant market share in the Asia-Pacific region due to several multi-specialty hospitals and clinics offering dental services to tourists and low-cost procedures. For instance, as per the data published by the Ministry of Tourism India in December 2023, there was an increase in the number of medical tourists in India, with 504,000 in 2023 compared to 475,000 in 2022. Most cases were reported with specialty services, including dental implants and cosmetic surgeries. Thus, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold a significant market share due to factors such as the high cost of dental treatment in developed countries and low-cost advanced procedures in this region.
