Global Dental Caries Detectors Market by Product (Fiber Optic Trans-illumination Caries Detector, Laser Fluorescent Caries Detector) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

Global dental caries detectors market was valued at USD 228.1 million in 2020. It is expected to grow at an 8.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), between 2021 and 2028. Dental caries detectors allow dentists to quickly diagnose and treat any dental problems. The market is being driven by several factors, including the growing number of people with oral diseases, the development of medical tourists and multiple government initiatives to improve public oral health care. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has had a significant impact on the overall market for dental and oral hygiene. Many dental practices had to close due to the fact that they were considered elective procedures. Routine dental care was not available during the pandemic. Although the market will see positive changes in safe delivery of dental care, there is a risk of rising costs.

The market is also being driven by technological advances in dental caries detection. Near-Infrared Trans-illumination (NIR) and Digital Imaging Fiber Optic Trans-illuminations (DIFOT), for example, provide a transparent and accurate reading of interproximal lesion images. These methods are said to be able to accurately assess the extent of demineralization on a teeth and provide better initial screening. This was stated at the 2017 IEEE 17th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering.

According to FDI World Dental Federation (CDC), oral diseases affect 3.9 billion people around the world. Untreated tooth decay (dental carsies) is the leading cause of death for all 291 conditions in the Global Burden of Disease Study. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 84.9% of children aged 2-17 years, 64.0% for adults aged 18-64 years, and 65.6% for adults 65 and older had at least one dental visit in 2017.

Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease. It can be caused by lifestyle changes such as urbanization, excessive consumption of tobacco, alcohol and high sugar intake. The demand for dental services has increased with the increasing geriatric population. World Population Prospects predicts that by 2050, one in six people will be 65 or older globally. This is an increase of 1 in 11 people in 2019. It means that there will be approximately 1.5 billion people over 65 by 2050.

The North American Dental Group survey found that nearly 71% of participants did not want to see their dentist for non-emergency treatment due to COVID-19 concerns. Many countries have stopped elective procedures such as dental treatment. According to CBC News, it is expensive to reopen dental clinics during the COVID-19 epidemic. The practices will have to follow stricter protocols and guidelines, which could lead to an increase in fees.

Product Insights

The high level of precision provided by laser fluorescent caries detectors was the reason for the highest share at 53.4%. Laser fluorescence is widely recognized as a method for early detection of caries. It has a greater accuracy than x-rays and is less invasive than x-rays. Diagnodent, a laser prevention system that measures bone density, is effective.

Teeth with high bone densities reflect less light than those with lower bone density. Lower levels of bone density are more susceptible to decay. The dentist can provide fluoride treatments and at-home hygiene products to prevent this.

The segment of fiber optic trans-illumination caries detection is expected to see the greatest growth during the forecast period. Fiber optic trans-illumination, a relatively new technique for dental caries detection, is the reason. This segment has seen significant growth due to the advancements in this technique, such as the succession of Near-Infrared Trans-illumination (NIT) and Digital Imaging Fiber Optic Trans-illumination (DIFT).

According to the NCBI, products like CariVu and DIAGNOcam have been proven to be an effective substitute for bitewing xrays in diagnosing caries in clinical practice. These new techniques can not only accurately diagnose decay, but also show micro- and macro-fractures in teeth. They are quick to capture and allow for e-storage.

End-use Insights

Dental clinics accounted for 43.2% of the total revenue in 2020. This segment is expected to continue growing lucratively during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the growing number of dentists in both developed and developing countries. They are equipped with the latest dental technology to provide effective treatment. They also offer faster appointment bookings and shorter waiting times than hospitals.

Because of their extensive distribution network, dental manufacturing companies can target smaller clinics directly. Smaller clinics are more likely to bring in more patients than one hospital. Due to the recent establishment of many dental colleges and clinics, and high enrollment in dental classes, the dental clinics segment will experience rapid growth. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 85% are associated with dental clinics in the United States, which will boost the segment's growth.

As hospitals are the main centers for diagnosis and treatment of disease, the hospitals segment will see significant growth. The number of emergency visits to hospitals for preventable conditions has increased dramatically in the last decade. Most of these visits were made by low-income and young adults. These factors will likely boost segment growth.

Regional Insights

North America was the dominant market, with nearly 38.0% of the total in 2020. This market is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period. This can be attributed to the growing geriatric population and strong reimbursement policies. The existence of key market players and the advancements in preventive and restorative dentistry treatments. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), 85% of Americans value their oral health and consider it an important part of overall health care. All these factors combined will make North America the most promising and high-growth market over the forecast period.

The highest expected CAGR for Asia Pacific will be 10.2% during the forecast period. Emerging economies like India, Japan, China and Japan have a well-developed infrastructure for healthcare and are more focused on R&D. Favorable government policies, a growing geriatric population and key market players are all factors that will allow for the expansion of the Asia Pacific market.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

Many players are increasingly opting to expand geographically, for strategic collaborations and partnerships through mergers or acquisitions in economically-friendly regions. Dentsply Sirona, Inc. announced in June 2021 that it had acquired Propel Orthodontics, a company worth USD 131 millions. It is expected that this acquisition will strengthen its position within the orthodontics market. The following are some of the major players in the global market for dental caries detectors:

• Dentsply Sirona

• Kavo Dental

• Quantum Dental Technologies, Inc.

• Acteon Group

• Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co.

• AdDent, Inc.

• DentLight, Inc.

• Air Techniques, Inc.

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Global Dental Caries Detectors Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Product (Fiber Optic Trans-illumination Caries Detector, Laser Fluorescent Caries Detector).

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Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

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                1. Fiber Optic Trans-illumination Caries Detector

                2. Laser Fluorescent Caries Detector

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