Dental Lasers Market Size

Dental Lasers Market Analysis

The Dental Lasers Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period.

Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decrease in hospital visits associated with dental treatments. The fear of getting infected with the virus and the postponement of dental surgery procedures and online consultation were the major factors that contributed to decreased visits to dental clinics. In terms of revenue and net sales, this downfall trend was observed in several other companies in the market. In March 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommended that dental practices postpone elective dental procedures until April 6, 2020, and provide emergency-only dental services to help keep patients from burdening hospital emergency departments. This subsequently leads to decreased demand for dental lasers, which has majorly affected the overall market. However, the market is gradually stabilizing as COVID-19 cases are declining, resulting in the return of the normal demand levels for dental procedures. For instance, according to an article published by the Times of India in July 2022, the dental health industry is coping with an increase in complaints. While dentists are seeing a 30-40% spike in footfall at their clinics, patients are finding it tough to get appointments. Thus, an increase in dental procedures is expected to have a significant impact on the dental laser market over the forecast period.

The major factors contributing to the market's growth are the advantage of laser dentistry, the increase in the incidence of oral problems, and the increasing demand for non-invasive procedures and painless dental treatments. As per a course by Crest + Oral-B at dentalcare.com, dated December 2021, a variety of cutting-edge treatments using various dental lasers are being developed because of recent technological advancements and different wavelengths. The ability to perform less invasive procedures with greater patient comfort makes laser dentistry something the modern practitioner should consider. These factors promote the usage of dental lasers and are expected to drive the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in September 2020, 47.2% of adults over 30 years old had some form of periodontal disease. The American Dental Association (ADA), in 2021, further states that 7.8% of adults with gum disease have severe periodontitis. The increased periodental disease will increase the demand for dental laser treatment driving market growth.

The increasing incidence of periodontal diseases and rising geriatric population, increasing demand for non-invasive procedures and painless dental treatments, and growing technological advancements in dental lasers are expected to drive the market over the forecast period. For instance, as per November 2022 estimates of the WHO, oral diseases affected close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with 3 out of 4 people affected living in middle-income countries. Furthermore, according to American Dental Association, in November 2022, the global cases of oral diseases have increased by 1 billion over the last 30 years. With such an increase in dental disease, the demand for a dental lasers is expected to increase, driving growth in the market. Furthermore, according to an article published by the National Library of Medicine, in August 2022, the prevalence of periodontal disease in middle-aged and elderly individuals is high. Thus, the geriatric population showing a high prevalence of periodontal disease will increase the demand for dental lasers in the market.

Therefore, the factors mentioned above are attributed collectively to the studied market growth over the forecast period. However, the high costs of dental lasers and poor reimbursement policies are expected to hinder market growth over the forecast period.