Single tooth implants are used for the
restoration of missing one or more tooth. A dental implant is an
artificial tooth that is fixed into the jaw bone in order to replace the
missing teeth. Dental implants can either be made up of titanium or
zirconium. Among these two types of implants as compared to zirconium
implants, titanium implants accounts for the larger share of the market.
This is due to its high strength, bone density and compatibility with
body fluids; it is a metal of choice across the global dental
consumables market. Zirconia dental implants are made of metal oxide and
are used for manufacturing implants for years due to its biotechnical
characteristics which allow the manufacturing of a biocompatible tooth.
Only a few zirconium dental implants are available in the market
currently as zirconium implants contain certain radioactive isotopes
which can cause oral cancer. A dental bridge is used for the restoration
of missing tooth by joining an artificial permanent tooth to the
adjacent dental implant or the teeth. These are also called as false
teeth which can be made of alloy, gold, porcelain or combination of
these materials. These bridges are helpful in maintaining the shape of
face or prevent the drifting of remaining teeth from their position.
Rapid aging population and growing demand
for cosmetic dentistry are the key factors anticipated to fuel the
growth of this market. According to the U.S Census Board, people older
than 65 years represented around 13% of the total population of the U.S.
in 2009 and the figure is expected to grow to an estimated 20% by the
year 2030. Furthermore, percentage of world’s population above the age
of 65 years is poised to double from 7% in the year 2000 to 16% in the
year 2050. Hence, people over the age of 65 undergo dental treatments
such as implants more frequently than those belonging to younger age
groups as a result directly widening the dental patient pool and act as a
major driver for this market. Likewise, rising demand for minimally
invasive surgeries and increasing incidence of dental diseases are the
major reasons cited to affect the growth of dental equipment market.
However, low reimbursement and high cost of the single tooth implant are
the key factors expected to hamper the growth of this market.
The market for single tooth implant and
dental bridges can be classified on the basis of products namely dental
bridges and single tooth implant. Dental Bridges market can be further
subdivided by types and material. The material market could be
categorized into metal alloys, ceramic and porcelain-fused-to-metals.
The types market for dental bridges can be classified into cantilever
bridges, Maryland bridges, partial bridges and others. Geographically
the report on single tooth implant and dental bridges market can be
divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World.
Amongst the entire geographies currently European region is witnessed to
account for the largest share of the market. The presence of large
number of local and international players, numerous dental clinics and
high awareness are the major factors that were held responsible for the
dominant position of this market. However, during the forecast period
the market of dental bridges and single tooth implant in Europe is
anticipated to show slow growth due to market saturation. Asia-Pacific
region is expected to witness fastest growth rate in the near future due
to rising population base and increasing awareness about the dental and
oral health hygiene.
Some of the major players operating in
this market includes Dentsply International, Nobel Biocare Holding AG,
Straumann, Zimmer Holdings Inc., 3M Healthcare Company and others.
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