Market Trends of USA Dental Equipment Industry
The Crowns and Bridges Segment to Witness a Significant Growth Over a Forecast Period.
A dental crown covers the damaged tooth, restores its shape, size, and strength, and improves its overall appearance. A dental bridge fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge includes two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap. After examination of the teeth, the dentist takes an impression of the tooth to provide an exact mold for the crown or bridge. The dental crown segment is expected to witness significant growth owing to the increase in dental diseases, product launches, and awareness of the importance of treating dental conditions among the United States population. For instance, according to the November 2022 update by Minnesota Oral Health Data, 34.7% of Minnesota adults ages 18 and older had at least one natural, permanent tooth removed due to tooth decay or gum disease.
The current trends for the dental crown and bridge market are 3D imaging and CAD/CAM technologies, which would help treat dental disorders, thus boosting the market's growth. For instance, in September 2021, Dentsply Sirona introduced CEREC Tessera blocks (Advanced Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM Blocks), a newer posterior and anterior restoration material. These blocks shorten the glaze firing time, accelerating the manufacturing process (grinding and firing). For instance, using the CEREC SpeedFire, a crown can be fired in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds, which is much less time-consuming than the other glass ceramics used in manufacturing.
Similarly, new product launches and technological advancements are also driving the growth of this segment. For instance, in October 2022, desktop 3D printer manufacturer FlashForge USA began taking pre-orders for a new desktop machine with potentially wide-ranging dental manufacturing applications. The Hunter S is open-material; it can accurately produce crowns, bridges, models, surgical guides, and other dental components from a larger third-party pool of materials than many resin 3D printers. Similarly, in June 2021, Dentsply Sirona partnered with 3 Shape to strengthen its dentistry practices and oral health.
Thus, owing to the increase in strategic product launches and dental diseases in the United States, the crowns and bridges segment is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period.
Periodontic Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period
A periodontal treatment includes professionally cleaning the pockets around teeth to prevent damage to the surrounding bone and periodontitis. The periodontal segment is expected to witness healthy growth in the market owing to the increase in periodontal diseases, the rise in government funding for the research associated with periodontitis, and the presence of key players and their strategic activities, such as product launches, partnerships, and agreements. For instance, according to the December 2021 update by Byte, in the United States, gum disease is a significant issue that frequently goes untreated. Also, over 47% of adults in the United States, ages 30 and older, have some form of periodontal disease, and about 30% of adults have moderate gum disease. The high percentage of gum diseases leads to the utilization of dental equipment, fueling the market growth over the forecast period.
Furthermore, an increase in research funding for periodontitis studies is expected to augment the market growth in the United States over the forecast period. For instance, in August 2021, the University of Pennsylvania's ADA Science & Research Institute received a USD 2 million grant from the NIH to study oral mucosa. The American Dental Association Science and Research Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine researched mechanisms that support and impede the barrier function of the oral epithelium in the context of periodontal disease and peri-implantitis.
Furthermore, key players and their strategic activities across the United States are expected to bolster market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in February 2022, Medical Team International received a fund of USD 75,000 from A-dec. This award equipped medical teams with 45 emergency and restorative treatment mobile dental clinics in counties from coastal to central Oregon.
Hence, owing to the increase in periodontal diseases coupled with the strategic activities of the key players, the studied segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
