North America Dental Lab Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

North America Dental Lab Market, By Products (General and Diagnostic Devices, Treatment-Based Devices and Others), Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Insights

The equipment in the dental laboratory includes the full range of systems used for manufacturing fixed or removable dental prosthetics. The dental laboratory technician’s task is to fabricate crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances based on the prescription of a dentist. Many of these tasks require high precision, and the technician’s skill weighs heavily on the ultimate success of the treatment. Laboratory technicians are trained on the job or in formal education programs.

The technological advancement in the dental industry is the use of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) process; process, by developing high definition 3D scanning devices, more accurate, faster and simpler design Software, and precise subtractive or additive manufacturing of innovative materials.

Market Definition

A dental laboratory primary role is to provide restorative dentistry is to perfectly copy all of the functional and aesthetic parameters that have been defined by the dentist into a restorative solution. Throughout the entire restorative process, from the initial patient consultation, diagnosis, and treatment planning to final restoration placement, the communication routes between the dentist and the laboratory technician now can provide a complete transfer of information. Functional components, occlusal parameters, phonetics, and aesthetic requirements are just some of the essential types of information that are necessary for technicians to complete the fabrication of successful, functional, and aesthetic restorations. Today, as in the past, the communication tools between the dentist and the technician include photography, written documentation, and impressions of the patient's existing dentition.

The North America dental lab is supportive and aims to reduce the severity of the symptoms. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the dental lab market will grow at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

North America Dental Lab Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rise In Research And Development Activity In Dental Industries

The pricing pressure has resulted in changes in the core dynamics of the dental implant industry. The innovations have created a substantial increase in the number of local and regional players involved in the creation of similar products and offering them at a lower cost.

For instance,

• In 2018, Young Innovations (U.S.) announced the acquisition of Johnson-Promidet (U.S.). The company focuses on high-quality dental handpiece solutions. This acquisition will result in delivering innovative, high-quality products and solutions to clinicians and their patients and also enhance their portfolio of brands and products through organic growth and acquisitions.

The increase in research and development activities has made the companies more active in extending their services in the market targeting more customers in the market leading to a growth in the global dental lab market.

• Rapid Growth In The Geriatric Population

Oral health and hygiene are not very different from general health and unlike any other problem old age makes it difficult to maintain or keep check of the problem, so it becomes difficult to maintain oral health at an older age. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), from 2015 to 2050, the proportion of the world's population over 60 years will nearly double from 12% to 22%. The elderly population, majorly suffers from chronic dental disorders, due to the elderly population, being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized (e.g., seniors who live in nursing homes). These factors increase the risk of oral health, among the elderly population.

For instance,

• In 2021, according to data by the Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, nearly all adults (96%) aged 65 years or older have had a cavity; 1 in 5 have untreated tooth decay

A gradual increase in the geriatric population will continue to increase with time. This will drive the global dental lab market as it creates more opportunities for innovation in treatment and the likelihood of an increase in the number of patients undergoing various dental procedures.

Opportunities

• New Product Releases

The companies which are involved in the dental lab market have been coming up with various new products based on new technologies most noticeable launches amongst these in the field of dental labs are in the field of Dental Imaging and digital dentistry.

For instance,

• In 2019, Zimmer Biomet (Indiana, U.S.) announced the launch of its new line of non-restorable membranes and sutures which are specifically designed to eliminate bacterial infiltration into the surgical site

Hence, these strategic initiatives, such as product launches by the market players provide an opportunity that is helping them to drive market growth.

• Increased Aesthetic Dentistry In Dental Labs

Aesthetic dentistry has revolutionized the dentistry industry by providing a minimally invasive aesthetic enhancing approach along with the treatment. The dental treatment with braces is one such aesthetic treatment that helps to get desired teeth to shape for patients who are not satisfied with the shape of their teeth or those who have severe issues due to the misalignment of teeth. Various factors propel the growth of the market such as media influencers to encourage society to look beautiful and smile confidently. Men and women alike increasingly want less noticeable of their orthodontics procedures.

The companies which are involved in the dental lab market have been coming up with various new products based on new technologies most noticeable launches amongst these in the field of dental labs are in the field of dental imaging and digital dentistry.

For instance,

• As per DENTAL INDUSTRY REVIEW article released in March 2019, many people in the U.S. spends thousands of pound each year on dental care for a confident smile which also has driven the growth of cosmetic dentistry over the years. This has been aided by the introduction of advanced procedures like cutting-edge CAD/CAM systems, advanced intraoral scanners and sophisticated 3D imaging software have been combined to facilitate improved diagnostics and treatment

This increase in the demand for the aesthetic industry in dental labs has created a global opportunity for the market to grow rapidly in the region and creates a competitive scenario in other countries as well to increase medical tourism.

Restraints/Challenges

• High Cost Of Dental Equipment And Materials

. Dental equipment varies a lot in terms of costs in the market but considering good technologies and quality equipment, the costs are fairly high leading them to be less accessible to dental professionals due to budget issues.

The advancements in the technologies and innovations in the product result in higher costs of this equipment. Moreover, there is a wide price range of materials used by dentists.

 For instance,

• In 2019, Elsevier Inc. article journal states that total calculated costs for digital and conventional impressions using intraoral scanners were USD 21.42 and USD 29.40 per arch and USD 37.66 and USD 102.10 per patient

Lack Of Skilled Technicians

There is a shortage of skilled labor in the field of healthcare in emerging or developing countries due to migrations and several other factors.

Africa had the most inadequate health system especially dealing with the regions in sub-Saharan Africa, which have been severely damaged due to the migration of the health professionals. On average 57 countries were noted to have a critical shortage of healthcare workers with a deficit of around 2.4 million doctors and nurses.

Covid-19 Impact on the Dental Lab Market

During the pandemic, dental lab has a remarkable effect on reducing mortality and morbidity of patients with COVID-19. Further large-scale studies are needed to approve these results. A protocol for dental lab in COVID-19 infection should be defined to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. Dental laboratories and the technicians are leaving declining levels of extinction. According to National Center of Biotechnology Information, studies have shown that there is high level of contamination for dental impressions arriving in a dental laboratory.

Recent Development

North America Dental Lab Market Scope

The dental lab market is segmented on the basis of one segment: products. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Products

• General & Diagnostic Devices
• Treatment-Based Devices
• Others

On the basis of products, the North America dental lab market is segmented into general & diagnostic devices, treatment-based devices and others.

Pipeline Analysis

Dental lab Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The North America dental lab market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by regions, product as referenced above.

The countries covered in the dental lab market report are the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The U.S. is expected to dominate the market due to rise in cases of periodontal disorders, rise in medical tourism about dental treatment in North America region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as new sales, replacement sales, country demographics, disease epidemiology and import-export tariffs are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Dental lab Market Share Analysis

The North America dental lab market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, the North America presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the dental lab market.

Some of the major players operating in the dental lab market are Ultradent Products Inc., Dentatus, Young Innovations, Inc. A-dec Inc., VOCO Gmbh, BioHorizons IPH, Inc, Carestream Health., Roland DGA Corporation, 3Shape A/S, Formlabs, OSSTEM U.K., PLANMECA OY, Septodont, 3M, Henry Schein, Inc., GC Corporation, BIOLASE, Inc., Dentsply Sirona., Envista (A subsidiary of Danaher Corporation), Kulzer GmbH.(A subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc), BEGO GmbH & Co. KG, Bicon, LLC, CAMLOG Biotechnologies GmbH, Pindan Dental Laboratory, Zimvie Inc. (A subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet) and Institut Straumann AG among others.