Global Dental Obturators Market Size and Share
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 3.30% |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Global Dental Obturators Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Global Dental Obturators Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.
As the effects of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread across the entire world, the pandemic has had a significant impact on the health-care system, particularly dental care. It brought new challenges as non COVID-19 admissions fell to avoid spread of infection between patient and dental care providers. Despite the severe consequences, the pandemic has spurred certain positive impacts in the field of remote consultation. Prioritizing strategic use of Obturators for dental surgeries is needed during this pandemic. Several surgery services have adopted less complicated surgical treatments to avoid the risk of infection among patients and team members. These decisions must be taken depending on the need to reduce hospitalization period and on the fact that frequent patient monitoring is required in case of microsurgical reconstructions which may not be available because to the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges in terms of time and urgency, which leads to need of new products for better patient care.
Surgical treatment for palate cancers can engage communication with oral-nasal/sinus which impairs swallowing, speech, and chewing ability in patients leading to reduced quality of life. The obturator has been used to help individuals with maxillary defects to regain masticatory function and improve their speech and appearance. The main goal of the obturator is to close palatal defects after maxillectomy while also providing patients with comfort, functionality, and beauty. According to a study published in National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020, maxillectomy defects were found to be more prevalent in the male population (81.81%) than in the female population (18.18%), with 68.18% prevalence on the left side and 31.81% on the right side. Also, ageing in one of the factors which is associated with deterioration of health and higher risk of cancer. According to the United Nations study published in 2019, there will be 2.1 billion older people in the world by 2050 and this will drive the growth of Dental Obturator market.
The studied market growth can be attributed to a variety of factors, such as technological advancement in the dental industry and growing number of dental disorders. A significant number of these players are rapidly pursuing geographical expansion, strategic collaborations, and partnerships via mergers and acquisitions in emerging and economically advantageous regions.
One of the key parameters in the unprecedented growth of Dental Obturator is technological advancement in the dental industry. According to International Agency for Research on Cancer, the estimated number of new cases in 2020 is 377,713 worldwide for lip and oral cavity. The new cordless elements IC obturation system produced by Kerr Corporation contains innovative elements gutta-percha cartridges and provide excellent, predictable results more quickly and easily. Implants are a new advancement in maxillofacial prosthodontics. They effectively improve prosthesis retention without the use of any other appliance. These factors have increased the demand for dental obturators market. However, factors like high costs of dental products and limited reimbursement policies might hamper the growth of the market.
Global Dental Obturators Market Trends and Insights
Hospitals Segment by End User is Expected to Hold the Largest Market Share in the Dental Obturators Market
Hospitals segmet is expected to hold major share. Obturators are used to repair the maxilla following trauma, surgical resection of a tumor, or congenital deformities to provide a functional and aesthetic restoration of the maxillary arch. The rehabilitation of a patient who has had a maxillectomy, needs a prosthesis that delivers the best aesthetic and functional results and as the prevalence of maxillectomy defects increasing, the demand of obturators for hospital use is estimated to rise.
Dental obturators serve a dual purpose as they restore normal speech while also improving the appearance of the mouth. The global market for dental obturators is expected to grow significantly as patients become more anxious about their cosmetic look after surgery. Along with this, increased number of oral cancers is estimated to contribute in the growth of dental obturators market.
The global dental obturators market is estimated to benefit from intense competition in the form of collaborations and partnerships, as well as new product development. For instance, in July 2019, Fraunhofer scientists and Dentsply Sirona successfully collaborated to develop prosthetic material ZLS (zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate) for dentists to perform quick post-surgery restoration. ZLS is valued for its aesthetic as well as for its higher strength.
Deformed palatal structures develop from dental surgery, which can cause serious regurgitation and speech issues as well as damages the patient's look. As patients become more worried about their cosmetic appearance following surgery, the global market for dental obturators is likely to rise substantially. Because of its dual duty of restoring normal speech and providing pleasing oral aesthetics, dental obturators are projected to witness a rapid growth in demand. According to American Dental Association Health Policy Institute's second annual Dental Industry Report, dental spending in the United States reached an all-time high of 136 USD billion in 2018, accounting for 3.7 percent of total health spending. According FDI World Dental Federation 2020, nearly about 3.5 billion people worldwide get affected by oral diseases and according to oral health of World Health Organization, palate and lip clefts are the most common facial and oral birth defects, affecting as many as 1 in 500 newborns.
Furthermore, in May 2019, Kulzer, a global leader in dental materials, came in partnership with DENTCA, Inc. to launch world's first web-based denture design software, through which dental labs and doctors will be able to create a denture online, obtain design files, and print the denture. Thus, the increasing products launch related to dental care will also surge the growth of the studied market.
North America is Expected to Hold a Major Share of the Market in the Forecast Period
Within North America, the United States has held the major share of the market and expected to dominate over the forecast period.
The growing incidence of oral disorders in the region, as well as the increasing adoption of advanced technology in healthcare systems, are driving the dental obturators market in North America. According to American Cancer Society, the estimated new cases of oral cavity cancers are about 54,010 with about 10,850 deaths in the United States in 2021. As the need of development in obturators increases due to above mentioned scenario, the Dental Obturators Market is expected to grow in the forecast period.
North America is likely to maintain its dominance in the global dental obturators market due to the presence of key market players and advancement in the medical technology. For instance, in June 2021, STERIS plc. completed the acquisition of Cantel Medical, a global provider of infection prevention products and services to endoscopy, dental, dialysis and life sciences Customers. Thus, these advancement are anticipated to drive the market gowth in the region.
Additionally, the market in Asia is expected to be fueled by increased public and private investment in oral health. China, India and Southeast Asia are expected to contribute significantly to the global market for dental obturators.
Competitive Landscape
The Global Dental Obturators Market is consolidated. Top companies in dental obturators in the Global market are Kerr Corporation, Dentsply Sirona, VDW Dental, Pac-Dent Inc., Meta Biomed, Ultradent Products Inc., DiaDent and others.
The primary strategies of the companies in this market are new product launching and strategic mergers and acquisitions. The following are some of the most recent developments:
For instance, in March 2018, Dentsply Sirona acquired OraMetrix, which provides 3-D technology solutions to increase the regularity and efficiency of orthodontic treatment. Each year, several companies collaborate to get benefit and deliver the best results from new technologies in dental obturator market. For instance, in June 2019, Danaher Corporation announced its intension to establish a separate company under the name Envista Holdings Corporation, which will be composed of three operating companies from Danaher's Dental division: Nobel Biocare Systems, KaVo Kerr, and Ormco.Companies can maximize their market presence and get a competitive edge as a result of these innovations, which is driving market growth.
Global Dental Obturators Industry Leaders
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Kerr Corporation
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Dentsply Sirona
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VDW Dental
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Meta Biomed
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Pac-Dent Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
In February 2021, DENTALPRO Co., Ltd. has announced the acquisition of Vitaldent, which includes the control of 80 dental clinics that will be integrated into the DENTALPRO Co., Ltd. network and brand.
In December 2020, Gryphon's Smile Brands Inc. completed acquisition Of Midwest Dental, a dental services organization (DSO) with over 230 offices located primarily in the upper Midwest and New England regions.
Global Dental Obturators Market Report Scope
As per the scope of this report, obturator is a maxillofacial prosthesis used to close a congenital or acquired tissue opening, typically of the hard palate and/or contiguous alveolar or soft tissue structures. Obturator prostheses can reduce hospital stay while providing excellent pain control, oral function (speech, mastication, swallowing, and facial aesthetics) and quality of life for patients undergoing intraoral cancer resection.
Dental Obturators Market is segmented by Product (Surgical Obturators, Interim Obturators, Definitive Obturators), End User (Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Other End Users), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.
| Surgical Obturators |
| Interim Obturators |
| Definitive Obturators |
| Hospitals |
| Dental Clinics |
| Other End Users |
| North America | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | |
| France | |
| Spain | |
| Italy | |
| Rest of Europe | |
| Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | |
| Japan | |
| Australia | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| Rest of the World |
| By Product | Surgical Obturators | |
| Interim Obturators | ||
| Definitive Obturators | ||
| End User | Hospitals | |
| Dental Clinics | ||
| Other End Users | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Europe | Germany | |
| United Kingdom | ||
| France | ||
| Spain | ||
| Italy | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Asia-Pacific | China | |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| Australia | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Rest of the World | ||
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Global Dental Obturators Market size?
The Global Dental Obturators Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Global Dental Obturators Market?
Kerr Corporation, Dentsply Sirona, VDW Dental, Meta Biomed and Pac-Dent Inc. are the major companies operating in the Global Dental Obturators Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Global Dental Obturators Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Global Dental Obturators Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Global Dental Obturators Market.
What years does this Global Dental Obturators Market cover?
The report covers the Global Dental Obturators Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Dental Obturators Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Global Dental Obturators Market Report
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