A rising proclivity for enhanced dental care, along with the emerging trend of cosmetic dentistry across the globe, is opening new opportunities for advanced solutions in the dental care vertical. As a result, dental lasers are gaining prominence because of their ability to enhance dental aesthetics. This is anticipated to provide massive momentum to the dental laser market during the next few years. Here are some of the trends that are expected to transform the dental laser market.
Growing dental tourism
Significant expansion of dental tourism in such countries as Malaysia, India, Mexico, and others, has spurred demand for sophisticated techniques such as dental lasers. Besides the advantage of high-end techniques, dental tourism offers cost benefits and a shorter waiting period. Every year, large numbers of people travel outside their own country to obtain affordable oral treatment.
Strategic moves by key business players
Considering the burgeoning product demand, businesses in the dental laser market are developing innovative products to gain a competitive edge. For instance, in 2021, Biolase, a leading manufacturer of dental lasers, announced that it successfully formed a community of periodontists through the establishment of Waterlase Perio Academy. The academy helps clinicians provide implant and periodontal services with better patient outcomes through consistent application of laser technology.
In 2020, laser therapy products company Summus Medical Laser announced the launch of its new Horizon dental laser system. According to Summus, this product is the first Class IV therapy laser system designed specifically for the dental industry.
Heightened demand for soft tissue dental lasers
Technological developments in soft tissue lasers for gingival contouring facilitate secured treatment, which is increasing their adoption across the dental care sector. A significant example is diode lasers, which allow precise and fast removal of excess tissue with minimum incision. Such advancements are driving product demand, which is anticipated to propel growth of the soft tissue segment across the dental laser industry during the coming years. This is also evident from the segment’s performance in 2018, when it accounted for a lucrative revenue share of more than 64%.
Increasing adoption of endodontic treatment
Increasing demand for effective tooth repair with minimum pain has fueled the adoption of endodontic treatment globally the past few years. This has been supported by the benefits offered by endodontic treatments, such as preservation of natural tooth structure, higher efficiency, cost effectiveness, and visually appealing results. According to the report, in 2018 the endodontic treatment segment recorded an appreciable valuation of more than $50 million and is expected to foresee substantial growth.
Rising preference for dental clinics among patients
Dental clinics are witnessing high demand from patients due to the availability of advanced and convenient screening and diagnostic services. Growing dental tourism is another important factor that has tremendously increased the number of dental implant treatments, which is fostering the demand for dental lasers. Reportedly, dental clinics across the dental laser market are expected to register a robust growth rate of 5.4% through 2025.
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