The global dental impression systems market size was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach around USD 2.7 billion in 2030 exhibiting a CAGR of 7.9% in the forecasted period. The increasing incidence of dental diseases and rising dental tourism are driving the dental impression systems are expected to increase the market growth. On the other hand, high cost associated with the dental impression systems is one of the restraining factors limiting the growth.
The growing population of edentulism and rising periodontal disease are the major driving factors for the growth of the market. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, 2019, the incidences of untreated tooth decay were around 26% of the population. Likewise, as per the American College of Prosthodontics, 2019, above 36 million American population suffered from edentulism, and 120 million people in the U.S. are missing one tooth. The rising prevalence of dental caries and tooth decay across the world is predicted to boost the demand for dental treatment. The increasing demand for implants and cosmetic dentistry is also expected to boost the demand for the market. Moreover, the increasing adoption of digital impression technology and the rise in demand for cosmetic dentistry are the foremost factors propelling the growth of the market.
The unique outbreak of COVID-19 has substantially affected the global dental impression systems market growth. Disturbance of the supply chain for dental impression materials and scanners as well as suspended dental check-ups affected the market growth. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, several patients visiting dentist across the globe had reduced substantially. The rate of weekly appointments to a dentist in the United States was nearly 33% lower from March through August 2020, when compared to 2019, as per the Journal of the American Medical Association, published in 2021. The access is limited to essential care only, as the total healthcare providers are involved in COVID-19, and the transitory closure of dental clinics has severely reduced dental visits. COVID-19 has affected all the markets including the dental industry as there was a lockdown imposed by the government as a precautionary measure.
Product Insights
The intraoral scanners segment is predicted to hold maximum share by 2021. Intraoral scanners are used for taking direct optical impressions in dentistry. To avoid the final restoration issues, it is much required to reproduce the intraoral condition as precisely as possible. Making an impression then is measured uncomfortable for the patient and time-consuming for clinicians, but with developments in technology, such as computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), it got better in shape. The ease of the machine makes it most commonly used in the dental impression systems market, thus boosting market growth.
Application Insights
In terms of application, the dental impression systems market is segmented into orthodontics, restorative & prosthodontics dentistry, and other applications. The restorative & prosthodontics dentistry segment is estimated to hold the maximum share in the evaluation timeframe. The rising prevalence in the number of patients suffering from dental problems and excess growth in the edentulous population are boosting the growth of this segment.
Region Insights
North America dominates the dental impression systems market, due to developed healthcare infrastructure, the increasing burden of dental disease, and rising technological advancements in the region. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention around 64.9% of adults aged 18 and above had dental visits in 2019 in the US. Moreover, players are aiming on the introduction of new products in the region. For instance, in January 2021, Carestream Dental LLC launched CS ScanFlow v1.0.3 that decreased the steps in the scanning process, secure data, and made patient engagement easier. CS ScanFlow is the advanced software that controls the CS 3700 intraoral scanner and is also accessible for the CS 3600 intraoral scanner.
Similarly, as per the Canada Health Fact Sheets, around 74.7% of Canadians visited dentists in 2018, nearly two-thirds of Canadians (64.6%) have dental insurance to insure their expenses. General oral healthcare is not a part of the Canada health act, but it has numerous government programs to look into dental issues, such as dental coverage by British Columbia state. Hence, these factors intensely pave the path for the dental impression systems market positively.
Key Companies Insights
To stay competitive in the total market, players are using new approaches such as new product development, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographic expansions. Some of the key players working in the global dental impression systems market include:
Some of the Recent Developments:
Segments
By Product
By Application
By End Users
By Geography
o U.S.
o Canada
o Mexico
o U.K.
o Germany
o France
o Italy
o Spain
o Russia
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o South Korea
o ASEAN
o Brazil
o Argentina
o Colombia
o South Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Egypt
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