Global Dental Aligners Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Dental Aligners Market Analysis and Size

Dental caries is one of the most prevalent dental disorders worldwide. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, tooth decay affects approximately 2.3 billion people globally, with an estimated global prevalence of 35%. Malocclusion refers to misalignment of the teeth or jaws. The prevalence of malocclusion varies widely depending on the population and the severity of the condition. Estimates suggest that approximately 20-50% of the global population has some form of malocclusion. The incidence rates are general estimates and can vary based on factors such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, and access to dental care.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the dental aligners market which was USD 4,768.92 million in 2022, would rocket up to USD 12,229.31 million by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 14.4% during the forecast period. “Products” dominates the product and services segment of the dental aligners market owing to the growing demand for better methods for treatment in patients. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Dental Aligners Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Dental aligners market deals in the products and services such as clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces and retainers for the treatment of minor dental problems such as crowded teeth, excessive spacing and malocclusion. These treatment options are in great demand due to the aesthetic appeal provided by this treatment option along with the customized options such as At-home aligners and In-office aligners.

Global Dental Aligners Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Demand for Aesthetic Dentistry

There is an increasing demand for dental treatments that enhance the appearance of teeth and improve overall aesthetics. Dental aligners provide a more discreet and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional braces, which appeals to many patients.

• Increasing Prevalence of Malocclusion

Malocclusion, or misalignment of the teeth and jaws, is a common dental condition affecting a significant portion of the population. As awareness of the potential oral health and aesthetic consequences of malocclusion grows, more individuals seek orthodontic treatment, including dental aligners.

Opportunities

• Expansion of Digital Dentistry

The dental aligners market is closely linked to digital dentistry, including technologies such as 3D scanning, digital treatment planning, and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Further advancements in digital dentistry can enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and customization of dental aligner treatments, opening up new opportunities for the market.

• Collaboration with Orthodontists and Dentists

Collaborating with orthodontists and dentists can help expand the reach of dental aligners. Training programs, education initiatives, and partnerships with dental professionals can promote the adoption of aligner treatments and increase awareness among practitioners and patients.

Restraints/Challenges

• Limited Applicability to Complex Cases

While dental aligners are effective for mild to moderate malocclusion, they may have limitations in treating complex orthodontic cases. Severe malocclusion, significant tooth movement, or cases requiring orthognathic surgery may be better suited for traditional braces or other orthodontic interventions.

• Compliance and Patient Responsibility

Dental aligners require strict patient compliance for successful treatment outcomes. Patients must wear the aligners for the recommended amount of time each day and follow the orthodontist's instructions. Non-compliance can lead to treatment delays or suboptimal results.

This dental aligners market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the dental aligners market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an analyst brief, our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In December 2020, ALIGNERCO announced that it has launched its innovative product named NightOnly clear aligners, which are clear aligners for discreet night time. This new range of aligners launched by the company in affordable price in the U.S. has increased its credibility in the market leading to increased demand for the product in the market.

Global Dental Aligners Market Scope

The dental aligners market is segmented on the basis of product and services, age group, raw material, application, treatment plan, end-user and distribution channel. 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.

Product and Services

• Product
• Services

Age Group

• Adults
• Teenagers
• Children

Raw Material

• Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
• Others

Application

• Malocclusion
• Crowding
• Excessive Spacing
• Others

Treatment Plan

• In-Office Aligners
• At-Home Aligners

End-User

• Dental Clinics
• Hospitals
• Orthodontic Clinics
• Others

Distribution Channel

• Direct Sales
• Third Party Distributors

Global Dental Aligners Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The global dental aligners market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by product and services, age group, raw material, application, treatment plan, end-user and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in the dental aligners market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Italy, U.K., France, Spain, Netherland, Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa

North America dominates the dental aligners market increasing R&D investments to come up with new solution and rising awareness regarding the recent development of dental hygiene, increasing amount of convenient solutions for the treatment of misalignment of teeth have boosted the growth of the market.   

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 due to the increasing demand of clear aligners in developing countries like India and growing incidence of dental problems, rising prevalence of malocclusion in children and growing demand for new dental cosmetic procedures.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and up-stream value chain analysis, technical trends, and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Healthcare Infrastructure Growth Installed Base and New Technology Penetration

The dental aligners market also provides you with a detailed market analysis for every country's growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kinds of products for the dental aligners market, the impact of technology using lifeline curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the dental aligners market.

Competitive Landscape and Dental Aligners Market Share Analysis

The dental aligners market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global 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 company’s focus related to the dental aligners market.

Some of the major players operating in the dental aligners market are:

• Align Technology, Inc. (U.S.)
• Ormco Corporation (U.S.)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Institut Straumann AG (Switzerland)
• DENTSPLY SIRONA (U.S.)
• American Orthodontics Candid Care Co. (U.S.)
• DynaFlex (U.S.)
• Henry Schein Orthodontics (U.S.)
• Great Lakes Dental Technologies (U.S.)
• Rocky Mountain Orthodontics (U.S.)
• G&H Orthodontics (U.S.)
• ALIGNERCO (U.S.)
• DENTAURAM GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
• SmileDirectClub (U.S.)
• Dr Smile Dental Clinic (Italy)
• Ortho-care (UK) Ltd (U.K.)
• Wondersmile (Australia)
• SMILE2IMPRESS SL (Spain)
• Straight Teeth Direct™ (U.K.)
• Sunshine Smile GmbH (Germany)
• FORESTADENT® - Bernhard Foerster GmbH (Germany)
• DB Orthodontics (U.K.)
• INBRACE (U.S.)
• BRIUS Technologies Inc (Canada)
• Liberty Aligners (U.K.)
• Argen.com (U.S.)
• TP Orthodontics, Inc (U.S.)
• SmileStyler (Australia)
• Glimmer Dental (Turkey)

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