A variety of factors are responsible for the growth and prominence of the Dental Consumables market within healthcare. The first is the increasing global prevalence of dental disorders and growing awareness about oral health. Technological advancements have had a significant impact on shaping the Dental Consumables market. Continuous improvements in materials, manufacturing techniques, and digital dentistry technologies have led to the development of more efficient and aesthetically pleasing dental consumables. The aging population also plays a role in this trend. With rising life expectancy rates, there is a higher incidence of dental problems such as tooth decay and loss among older adults. The desire of older people to keep up with oral health and aesthetics has driven demand for dental consumables, especially those related to restorative and prosthetic dentistry.
Oral healthcare product demand is influenced by changing lifestyles as well as dietary habits. Among other things, excessive sugar consumption and smoking habits, coupled with personal grooming, drive cosmetic dentistry requirements. Market leaders will determine how competitive or otherwise the Dental Consumables market will be in 2027 through their competitive strategies. Continued investment in research & development activities, strategic alliances as well as product innovation helps shape the entire industry's dynamics. The globalization of dental care standards and practices contributes to an increase in Dental Consumable's market space. As international standards are adhered to by dental practitioners, they would increasingly consume uniform supplies, thereby requesting standardized consumables. In addition, manufacturers stand to benefit from globalizing trade since they can exploit economies of scale across expanded markets.
Dental tourism is emerging as a factor influencing the Dental Consumables market. There is an increasing trend of individuals traveling abroad for dental treatments, leading to demand for dental consumables in various regions. Environmental concerns, along with an increased emphasis on sustainability, influence the trends that Shape the Dental Consumables market. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes in infection control protocols, which have affected the Dental Consumables market. With increased emphasis on infection prevention measures, there has been a higher uptake of single-use disposable items such as gloves, masks, and sterilization products, which has contributed to the growth of the market due to more awareness of infection control. Additionally, dental insurance coverage and reimbursement policies impact market dynamics. The availability of dental insurance coverage also influences patients' choice to seek dental treatment, thus affecting demand for various consumables.
North America Dental Consumables Market Size was valued at USD 0.01 Billion in 2023. The North America Dental Consumables industry is projected to grow from USD 0.02 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.03 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.70% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).
COVID-19 Analysis
The COVID-19 outbreak has had a debilitating effect on the North America dental consumables industry to a large extent, with the temporary shutdown of manufacturing facilities and weakened demand. With the primary focus on curbing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among the healthcare workers, players in North America are concentrating on bolstering their supply chains and accelerating their operations to curb further revenue losses. Additionally, with the gradual lifting up of the lockdown across countries and the novel coronavirus under control, the market could recover quickly in the following years, expects MRFR.
For instance, in May 2024, The Indian government initiated a National Oral Health Programme that is aimed at enhancing oral health determinants and reducing morbidity from oral diseases. These drivers will keep influencing the dental consumables market forecast on the positive side.
In May 2023, Straumann Holding Group acquired GalvoSurge Dental AG to improve dental implant technique as well as bring about an innovative paradigm shift for the management of peri-implantitis.
Straumann Holding Group launched its new digitalized solution for dentistry during an international dental show in Cologne in March 2023.
For example, ZimVie launched its RealGuide CAD and Full Suite modules for its digital dentistry software platform in February 2023. Additionally, detailed digital impressions of the teeth and oral tissues are captured by intraoral scanners, eliminating discomfort associated with conventional impression materials.
GalvoSurge Dental AG was acquired by The Straumann Holding Group in May 2023 to enhance the dental implant method and to facilitate innovative concepts supporting the therapy of peri-implantitis.
Ivoclar partnered with Cayster, Inc. in February 2023 to create a more streamlined intraoral scanning experience for dentists and laboratory trainers.
Moreover, in March 2023, Straumann Holding Group launched a new digitalized solution for the dental fraternity at an international dental show held in Cologne.
The T3 PRO Tapered Implant and Encode Emergence Healing Abutment hit the market last month (June 2022) after being launched by ZimVie Inc. in the United States.
OverdenSURE is Zimmer Biomet’s new overdenture attachment system that was introduced in North America and Europe in February 2022
For instance, Young Innovations, which controls one of the world’s largest dental product supply chains, completed its purchase of Medical Purchasing Solutions (MPS) located within the US only in February 2022. These initiatives also help expand the global market potential for all players.
Another strategic implant collaboration aimed at growing dental offices between Envista Holdings Corporation and Dentalcorp was announced in 2022
Dentsply Sirona also entered into extended strategic partnerships with 3Shape to provide excellent connectivity between dentist practices and dental laboratories last December. Dentsply Sirona has also broadened its implant business by buying Datum Dental in January 2021
Furthermore, on December 21st of year, 2021, Straumann Holding AG signed an agreement with a leading Japanese dental implant treatment concierge company, Nihon Implant, to acquire a majority stake. This acquisition helps move forward a priority area for building consumer presence as part of our larger effort towards expanding healthcare access to consumers throughout Japan.”
Nobel Biocare initiated the Xeal and TiUltra surfaces in January 2021. This means that applying such novel instrument areas to implants as well as abutments guarantees an ideal tissue integration during each stage.
Medi-Select, a Canadian distributor of medical and dental goods, was acquired by Medline Industries Inc. in January 2020.
Drivers
The North America dental consumables market can expect tremendous growth over the next several years, mostly due to the soaring cases of dental diseases, surge in road accidents that require dental procedures and the burgeoning elderly population. The escalating government support in terms of research & development, surging healthcare spending and technical advances also benefit the North America market for dental consumables.
Opportunities
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) or Computer-aided design (CAD) has gathered considerable grounds in the dental sector, thanks to the significant precision level provided by these technologies with respect to digital orthodontics and dental restoration. CAM/CAD are primarily used to develop dentures, milled crowns, fabricated abutments and bridges, which are majorly used during dental restoration processes. Additionally, these technologies bring down the need for wearing temporary bridges or crowns throughout the duration of the dental restoration treatment, shorten the overall time of the procedure, and helps cut down the number of visits to the dentist.
Challenges
Across the developed economies in North America, majority of the insurance providers view dental consumables as a cosmetic product and, therefore, offer reduced to no reimbursements for the treatment and products involved. As a result, a substantial portion of the treatment cost has been to be borne by the patient, owing to which the demand for these high-cost dental procedures can dwindle over the coming years. This scenario can pose a significant challenge to the leading dental consumables vendors in the global market.
The major types of dental consumables include dental prosthetics, dental implants, dental regenerative material and dental restorative material.
Surging use in several therapeutic areas and the mounting preference for prosthetics have resulted in the dental implants segment to take the lead in the global industry. Prosthetics contribute immensely to the strong demand for dental implants via oral rehabilitation, which facilitates restoration of the facial form as well as oral function of the patient. The growing acceptance of dental implants in North America among patients as well as dental surgeons in view of the limitations associated with removable prosthetics, like lack of natural appearance, higher need for maintenance and discomfort also favor the segment. Prosthetics placed on the dental implants do not affect the soft tissues and also help boost the aesthetics, which further fosters the demand for the same among the patients.
The dental consumables market in North America is set to touch USD 5,290.9 million by 2023 and should be able to expand at a rate of 6.0% between 2017 and 2023. The US is the most lucrative market for dental consumables, thanks to the large-scale budget allocated for healthcare and the fast adoption rate of modern products and technologies in the country. High concentration of reputed dental consumable companies in the US and Canada and the supportive insurance scenario also fuel the business growth.
U.S has emerged as one of the fastest expanding market for dental consumables, in view of the population increasingly growing conscious about their oral health. People in the country are extremely health conscious and are quite focused on their dental health, which encourages them to spend generously on various dental treatments, further backed by the high knowledge level about the available options.
In the past couple of years, the smile restoration technique has gathered immense popularity among people of every age group, particularly among those in the 40 to 55 years age group. Dental restorations, implantology, orthodontic and whitening & polishing treatment are the fastest gaining segments within the cosmetic dentistry sector in the country. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)’s report in 2015 revealed that close to 86% of 351 respondents were interested in cosmetic dentistry for improved self-esteem and attractiveness. It has also been noted that Americans expend close to a whopping USD 2.75 billion annually on cosmetic dentistry. Whitening, veneers and bonding are highly popular dentistry cosmetic techniques, which are preferred by almost 84% of the overall respondents in the country.
Firms Use Advanced Technologies to Stay Competitive
The North America dental consumables industry is rife with fierce competition, with the major reason identified as the efforts given by the leading players, in terms of adoption of the modern digital technologies such as intraoral scans, digital tooth set-ups, 3D printers and CAD/CAM appliances. A huge number of firms in the market are focused on indulging in strategic collaborations and expansions to bolster their geographical reach and also boost their sales in developing as well as economically strong regions.
Recent Developments
Report Overview
The report overview offers an exhaustive dental consumables market research, with prime focus on the top restraints, barriers and opportunities. MRFR outlines the base year, projected period as well as the size during the given period. The market study also comprises some of the key developments post the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the novel coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown on the market. The report also throws light on the latest business scenario covering the expected as well as the historical value, in terms of volume and value, technological developments, and the top mechanical lock industry factors that induce growth. Besides, the affluent dental consumables manufacturers coupled with the key strategies adopted by them to stay relevant in the industry are also profiled in the MRFR report.
Scope of the Report
The scope of the dental consumables market research report presents a detailed analysis of the dental consumables industry, outlining a few key segments including the total market share of the leading firms, the market growth rate during the evaluation period and the market size expected to reach by end of the conjectured period.
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Global Dental Consumables Market, By Type
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