Market Trends of Saudi Arabia Dental Devices Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Saudi Arabia Dental Devices Market according to our research experts:
The Prosthodontic Segment is Expected to Have a Significant Market Share During the Forecast Period
Prosthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry dedicated to making dental prosthetics (artificial teeth) for damaged or missing teeth. Dental and facial issues that require replacing lost teeth and jaw components are the focus of prosthodontics. A prosthodontist is trained in temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and more.
The increasing dental problems, like the increasing prevalence of dental caries, are increasing the demand for prosthodontics, thereby driving the growth of this segment. For instance, an article from the National Institute of Health, published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care in January 2021, reported that teeth loss in Saudi Arabia was majorly associated with dental caries and is highly prevalent in the country. Due to the increasing teeth loss, prosthodontics is gaining considerable attention across dental clinics, which may propel the segment's growth in the coming years.
The increasing number of dentists in the country is fueling the segment's growth. For instance, an article published by the Journal of Healthcare Engineering, published in October 2022, reported that there were a total of 27,181 dental surgeons and 8,022 dental auxiliaries licensed in Saudi Arabia in different specialties as of 2020. The data further stated that there is an increasing number of dentists in the country, which is also fueling the segment's growth.
The same source further stated that the Saudi Board of Prosthodontists accounts for around 4.59% of the total dental specialties that are most common in Saudi Arabia, excluding general dentists. Prosthodontists work in the private sector for a total of 54.72%. Hence, with the high number of prosthodontists in the country, the segment is expected to grow considerably in the coming years.
Thus, the increasing number of dental problems, the rising cases of dental tooth caries, and the rising number of dentists are likely to drive the growth of this segment over the forecast period.
Dental Consumables Segment is Expected to Witness High Growth During the Forecast Period
The dental consumables include dental implants, biomaterial, crowns and bridges, pin posts and drills, and restorative products. In response to the public's need for more safety, higher quality, and greater openness, healthcare professionals across Saudi Arabia are taking significant steps to improve the treatment provided.
Dental visits increased in Saudi Arabia in recent years, majorly attributed to the efforts of the Ministry of Health to provide free access to dental services in the country and the rising prevalence of oral disorders, thereby increasing the demand for dental consumables. For instance, the data from the BioMed Central Journal published in April 2022 reported that the burden of risk factors associated with lifestyle is increasing in Saudi Arabia, particularly among the young population. This burden is increased by oral illnesses, which account for up to 0.8% of daily-adjusted life years. The two most prevalent oral diseases are dental caries and periodontal disorders. The same source also reported that Saudi Arabia has a relatively high frequency of caries, which is estimated to be approximately 80%. Hence, with the high prevalence of such diseases, there is a growing demand for dental devices, which is augmenting the growth of the segment.
Similarly, data from the Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, published in September 2022, reported that the prevalence of tooth loss in Saudi Arabia is around 72%, and the awareness about dental implants in the country is around 77%. Hence, with the high awareness and prevalence of tooth loss, there will likely be growing demand for dental consumables in Saudi Arabia. The same source stated that the growing internet use is creating more awareness about dental health and oral diseases in Saudi Arabia. Thus, such instances are increasing the demand for dental consumables and driving the growth of the market.
As per the data from the Saudi Endodontic Journal published in January 2021, in a survey conducted by the College of Dentistry Riyadh, it was observed that the quality of dental fillings across the Saudi dental colleges is good and there is an increasing focus of dentists on providing high-quality fillings. Thus, high-quality dental consumables are leading to better dental care and increasing their demand, thereby driving the growth of the segment in the country.
Thus, regular dental visits, awareness among the youth to take care of dental health, and the high quality products are driving the growth of the segment.
