Global dental diagnostics and surgical equipment market to grow by $10 bn by 2022

Cases of dental diseases and increasing demand for minimal persistent painless surgeries are the main reason the growth of the dental equipment market

Global dental diagnostics and surgical equipment market are estimated to be more than $10 billion by 2022. Dental diagnostic and surgical equipment consist of equipment which is used for diagnosis and treatment of dental infection and other oral diseases. The cases of dental diseases and increasing demand for minimal persistent painless surgeries are the main reason the growth of the dental equipment market. Fast aging population and increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry are the other factors anticipated to fuel the rise of this market.

People over the age of 65 years undergo dental treatment such as implants and periodontal surgeries more often than those who are younger age, as a result of which speedy aging population directly widening the dental patient pool are the main drivers of this market.

For the year 2017, dental radiology equipment is the leader in global dental diagnostics and surgical equipment market share. This market research report also covers the market of CAD/CAM system, dental lasers, dental chairs, dental curing lights, dental handpieces, dental scaling units and instruments delivery system.

CAD/CAM system consists of stand- alone scanners, full in-lab system and chair side systems. Dental laser discards the need to use surgical instruments, such as hand pieces, dental drills, as well as dental anesthetics. The laser ensures less bleeding at the site of surgery, less trauma, and overall comfort to the patient. Dental radiology equipment helps dentists in treatments with clearly scanned dental images. The technique is used to identify hidden structures, wisdom teeth, bone loss, cavities, and malignant or benign masses which are not easily detectable.

North America dominates the market share of dental diagnostics and surgical equipment followed by the European nation. The reason behind North America is dominating the market because of aging population which can afford the costlier dental treatment and by the presence of market leaders who allow easy penetration into the market. Europe dental diagnostics and equipment market follows the North America market trends because of various promotions and accounts of oral health care facilities by the Government of Europe. Asia-Pacific nations are estimated to witness the fastest growth rate in the future because of rising population and increasing awareness about the dental and oral health hygiene. However, growth of this market might be restrained because of the lack of proper reimbursement policies in the developed nations.

The key players in this industry are Dentsply Sirona, Danaher Corporation, Straumann, Henry Schein and Patterson was the main share holders of the dental equipment market. The company’s main focus is on the development of new products, partnerships and acquisitions to maintain their positions in the market. The other players in this industry are Planmeca OY, Zimmer Holdings, Ivoclar Vivadent and Biolase.