Asia Pacific Dental Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Dental Consumables and Dental Equipment), By End-user (Solo Practices, DSO/ Group Practices, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2023-2030

Asia Pacific is the third largest region in the global dental market. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. The global market is projected to grow from USD 36.08 billion in 2022 to USD 65.23 billion by 2030.

The growing adoption of dentistry equipment and consumables has led key market players in the region to increase their R&D investments for introducing new products. For instance, in September 2022, Snazzy, a tech startup launched the Scan Box and Monitoring App, in India, which helps deliver a complete aligner treatment to patients.

Similar efforts from the other market players are anticipated to accelerate the Asia Pacific dental market growth during the forecast period. The market expansion is further credited to an increase in the number of oral treatment procedures. Furthermore, the market is segmented into dental consumables and equipment, in which consumables accounted for the highest market share.

Our report on the Asia Pacific market covers the following countries/regions – China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia Pacific.

LATEST TRENDS

Rising Adoption of CAD/CAM Machine Dentistry to Boost Market Growth

An increase in the prevalence of tooth diseases has escalated the demand for restorations and prosthetics. Additionally, the rise in disposable income and rising beauty standards are propelling the demand for aesthetic dentistry. These above-mentioned factors are primary reasons for the growing adoption of CAD/CAM machines in the region.

Furthermore, the penetration of digital technologies and the growing adoption of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are some of the new trends with various uses across implant designing, diagnosis, and product manufacturing. These trends are expected to fuel the demand for CAD/CAM machines in the forecast period, augmenting the Asia Pacific dental market share.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growing Demand for Aesthetic Dentistry to Boost Market Growth

The high demand for dental aesthetics has been witnessed amongst all the age groups opting for aesthetic dentistry. In terms of the current market scenario, there has been continuous development in aesthetic products over the past few years.

Individuals prefer aesthetic dentistry over conventional dentistry products such as wire braces because of their superior comfort and a greater degree of aesthetics, leading to an increased demand for aesthetic products. According to various studies, the young or teenage population, especially the female group increasingly focuses on enhancing their maxillofacial appearance, which leads to the increased demand for aesthetic dentistry.

Furthermore, the increasing adoption of technologies such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in digital dentistry for the diagnosis of root fractures is expected to boost the market growth in the long run.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

High Equipment Cost to Limit the Market Growth

The technological advancements in these equipment and growing prevalence of oral disorders are some of the major factors contributing to the market growth during the forecast timeframe. However, the high installation cost of these instruments & software hinders the market growth significantly.

• For instance, according to the 3Dware, the cost of CAD/CAM machine is around USD 11,490.0 in India.

Such, high cost of CAD/CAM machines, and its consumables exert a huge economic burden on healthcare systems and patients of the key countries in the region, which is expected to hinder the Asia Pacific market growth during the forecast period.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

The market is consolidated, with a few leading players holding a major chunk of the market. Prominent dental care players, such as Dentsply Sirona, Align Technology Inc., Envista Holdings Corporation (Danaher), Institut Straumann AG, and Henry Schein, Inc. hold a significant place with its wide product portfolio in the market. Successful penetration and robust product offerings across the region have made these companies, the leading providers of the region.

Other market players, including VATECH, Align Technology, Inc., J. MORITA CORP., and Ivoclar Vivadent have a strong presence in the Asia Pacific market. The growing focus of these market players on the introduction of digital dentistry products is expected to augment their revenue in this market during the forecast period.

LIST OF KEY COMPANIES PROFILED:

• 3M (U.S.)


• Institut Straumann AG (Switzerland)


• Henry Schein, Inc. (U.S.)


• Angelalign Technology Inc. (China)


• SHOFU INC. (Japan)


• J. MORITA CORP. (Japan)


• Dentsply Sirona (U.S.)


• Align Technology, Inc. (U.S.)


• Zimvie (Zimmer Biomet) (U.S.)


• Sinol Dental (China)


• Medit Corp. (South Korea)


• ENVISTA HOLDINGS CORPORATION (Danaher) (U.S.)


• VATECH (South Korea)


• Ivoclar Vivadent (Liechtenstein)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• December 2021: China granted regulatory approval to Straumann Group’s BLX, an implant system. Additionally, dental biomaterials were introduced in China for the first time in October.


• August 2021: Vatech launched an e-commerce platform for the distribution of dental supplies in India in order to increase the sales of its products. 


• March 2021: Institut Straumann AG completed an investment agreement with the Shanghai Xin Zhuang Industrial Park. The company established its first Campus in China comprising a manufacturing, education, and innovation center.

REPORT COVERAGE

The market report provides qualitative and quantitative insights on the market and a detailed analysis of the Asia Pacific market size & growth rate for all possible segments in the market. Also, the research report provides an elaborative market overview of the dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscape. Various key insights presented in the report are an overview of price analysis of types of products, overview of the regulatory scenario by key countries, new product launches, key industry developments – mergers, acquisitions & partnerships, and the impact of COVID-19 on the market.

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