India Dental Devices Market Size (2024 - 2029)

India Dental Devices Market Analysis

The India Dental Devices Market size is estimated at USD 0.86 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.53 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 12.26% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

India's dental devices market has demonstrated substantial growth in recent years, driven by the increasing prevalence of dental diseases, an aging population, advancements in dental technology, and a rising demand for cosmetic dentistry. As healthcare infrastructure improves and the population becomes more aware of oral hygiene and cosmetic procedures, the market for dental devices including diagnostic tools, dental implants, braces, and prosthetics is expanding rapidly.

The increasing prevalence of dental caries, driven by poor dietary habits and insufficient oral hygiene, is expected to boost the demand for effective treatments, thereby propelling market growth. For instance, according to an article published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Science in April 2024, three studies involving 3,878 participants reported a collective dental caries prevalence of 50% in Western Tamil Nadu in 2022. Among Tamil Nadu's four regions, Eastern Tamil Nadu recorded the highest prevalence at 82.2%. As per the same source, in Karnataka, a comparable dental caries prevalence of 40% was noted among adults in 2022. Thus, the high burden of dental caries among the population raises the demand for different dental procedures such as root canals, tooth extractions, crowns, and others. This in turn is anticipated to propel the market growth over the forecast period.

Moreover, government-led awareness campaigns on oral and dental health are set to boost the demand for dental procedures and check-ups. This surge in demand is projected to drive market growth in the country during the forecast period. For instance, in January 2023, the Government Dental College (GDC) in Nagpur initiated a dental campaign, targeting over 100,000 individuals, including schoolchildren, for specialized dental and oral health check-ups over the subsequent six months. In a similar vein, in July 2024, the Indian Dental Association (IDA), in collaboration with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) and Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital (SRDC&H), rolled out the National School Oral Health Programme (NSOHP). This program is strategically designed to bolster oral health awareness among schoolchildren. Such awareness campaigns educate the public about oral and dental care, likely boosting the adoption of dental treatments and contributing to market growth.

Moreover, the rising new product launches in the country increase the availability of technologically advanced dental products in the country, thereby bolstering the market growth. For instance, in April 2023, ICPA Health Products launched Novolase, an affordable, India-made laser designed for dentistry. This non-invasive laser offers advanced therapies, such as Photobiomodulation (PBM) and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). These therapies have clinically proven benefits, including accelerated healing, efficient pain management, and anti-inflammatory effects, all achieved using a single therapeutic agent.

Therefore, owing to the high incidences of dental caries, growing government initiatives, and new product launches, the studied market is expected to grow over the forecast period. However, the high cost of treatment and lack of proper reimbursement policies for dental procedures are likely to impede the growth of the dental devices market in India over the forecast period.

India Dental Devices Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, dental instruments are tools that dental professionals use to provide dental treatment. They include tools to examine, manipulate, treat, restore, and remove teeth and surrounding oral structures. Standard instruments are used to examine, restore, extract teeth, and manipulate tissues. The equipment and consumables covered are limited to usage in only hospitals and clinics.

The Indian dental devices market is segmented by product, treatment, and end user. By product, the market is segmented into general and diagnostic equipment, radiology equipment, dental chair and equipment, and other general and diagnostic equipment. The general and diagnostic equipment is further segmented into dental lasers, dental consumables, and other dental devices. The dental lasers are segmented into soft tissue lasers and hard tissue lasers. The Dental consumables are further sub-segmented into dental biomaterial, dental implants, crowns and bridges, and other dental consumables. By treatment, the market is segmented as orthodontic, endodontic, periodontic, and prosthodontic. By end users, the market is segmented as dental hospitals and clinics, academic and research institutions, and other end users. The report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally.

The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.