Dental Fillings Market Size Is Poised To Reach $9.08 Billion By 2026: Grand View Research Inc.
The global dental
fillings market size is
projected to reach USD 9.08 billion by
2026, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected
to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% over the
forecast period. Growing patient awareness regarding the severity of dental
diseases and the rising number of professional dental surgeons across the globe
are some of the major market drivers. According to the America Dental
Association, about 195,722 dentists were practicing in U.S. in 2015, this
number is expected to grow by 7.9% by 2035.
Rising efforts for developing new
tooth filling materials and techniques is anticipated to create growth
opportunities in the market. Scientists have discovered a drug called Tideglusib,
for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This drug stimulates stem cells at
the source of new dentine and promotes natural teeth regrowth mechanism. It can
allow repair the tooth cavity. Such research activities are anticipated to
drive the growth of the dental fillings market in the forthcoming years.
Rising awareness and ban by the EU
governments on the use mercury in dental fillings is expected to hinder the
market growth. The dental amalgam is proved unsafe, especially for children and
pregnant women as it is 50% mercury. If digested, it can damage cardiovascular,
renal, and nervous system. Hence, the material is banned in Europe.
Nonetheless, growing use of alternatives, such as porcelain, gold, and
composite resins is anticipated to create growth opportunities for the market
in near future.
Dentistry is expected to play a major
role in medical tourism in countries like India. Dental services are
economically priced in these countries as compared to the developed nations.
The growing medical tourism market in other emerging countries of Asia Pacific
like Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia is expected to drive the demand for
dental filling in the forthcoming years.
Dental caries is one of the highly
prevalent oral diseases among children and the elderly population in the
developing nations, due to unhealthy dietary habits and poor dental hygiene.
According to the World Dental Federation, approximately 3.9 billion individuals
are affected by dental caries annually, affecting almost half of the world’s
population. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are also prevalent in
approximately 15% to 20% adult population (between 35 to 44 age group). Such
high prevalence is anticipated to drive the demand.
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The companies are adopting growth
strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions, expansion of product portfolio,
and R&D in filling materials, among others.
Nobio, a manufacturer of
microbes-resistant materials recently received FDA approval for microbial
resistant dental fillings. As the name suggests, this dental filling is less
prone to bacteria compared to metallic filling. The company also studied that
annually, approximately 200 million dental restorations are performed in the
U.S. Amongst these, two-third population demand the replacement of previous
restorations due to contact with bacteria or re-development of dental caries.
Owing to this, Nobio introduced microbe-resistant materials, which are not
solvent, non-toxic, and durable. Some of the prominent players in the dental
fillings market include:
- Dentsply Sirona
- GC America
- SDI Limited
- Coltene Whaledent
- DenMat Holdings
- DMG Chemisch-Pharmazeutische Fabrik
- Kettenbach
- Kuraray Noritake Dental
- Kerr Corporation
Grand View Research has segmented the
global dental fillings market based on fillings type:
Dental Filling
Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2026)
- Direct
- Amalgam
- Composites
- Glass Ionomer
- Other Direct Fillings
- Indirect
- All ceramic
- Metal-Ceramic
- Metal Alloys
- Other Indirect Fillings
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