Global Dental Laboratory Welders Market by Application (Cast Repairs, Crown & Bridge Cases, Implant Restorations, New Clasp Assembly), by Type (Automatic, Manual) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

Global dental laboratory welders' market was valued at USD 107.2 millions in 2020. It is expected to grow at an 8.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), between 2021 and 2028. The market is expected to grow due to increasing applications of dental welding for restoring the function of damaged orofacial structures and rising demand for prosthetics. The demand for dental laboratory workers is driven by prosthetics. This helps to restore the facial shape and oral function of patients. The most important process of dental welding is to join the same dental alloys or metallics to make mental bridges, crowns and casts for various dental restorations. This is expected to further drive the market.

The market is driven by increasing adoption of abutment and dental implants. Dental welding is used to attach a clasp to act as a retainer or stabilizer to the prosthesis. It can be done by completely or partially covering abutments and providing indirect support for the implants. Therefore, a rise in the number of dental implant procedures is expected to increase market growth. The American Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry estimates that more than 15 million Americans undergo crown and bridge replacements for missing teeth each year. This increases the need for dental laboratory welders.

The market will be boosted by technological advancements in traditional welding techniques such as soldering or brazing. Laser welding is being used in dentistry to join any metal, according to the NCBI. Laser welding can also be used to improve biocompatibility and provide a non-corrosive prosthesis. Laser welding has many advantages, including a high mechanical strength and narrowing of heat-affected areas, which results in less distortion, low risk for contamination, shortened processing times, and corrosion resistance. These advancements will drive market growth.

Due to the increasing incidence of COVID-19 cases around the world, many countries have effectively closed down their manufacturing plants. This has negatively impacted medical device manufacturers. Mondaq published an article stating that the healthcare industry heavily depends on China to procure critical components, raw materials and complex medical products. Oral Health Group reports that in March, health regulators and authorities ordered all dental offices to stop treating patients and only for emergency care. This led to a drastic drop in revenue across the sector.

Although some countries, such as Canada and the U.S., have relaxed lockdown restrictions in accordance with new guidelines and regulations, practitioners and patients still fear for their safety. This consumer behavior is obvious and it will not be difficult for people to stop being hesitant. According to CBC News, the costs of reopening a business in the face of the COVID 19 epidemic are very high because they must follow stricter protocols and guidelines. This could lead to increased fees. Straumann Group, a major in dental equipment, stated that it will suffer sales losses of more than USD 30 million in 2020's Asia Pacific.

The North American Dental Group survey found that nearly 71% of participants did not want to see their dentist for non-emergency care because of COVID 19. Many countries have stopped elective procedures such as dental treatment. According to CBC News, it is expensive to reopen dental clinics after the COVID 19 epidemic. The practices would need to follow stricter protocols and guidelines, which could lead to a fee hike. The American Dental Association predicts that spending will increase in the future because of the opening of dental practices and the recovery of patient volumes faster than expected. 27 states in the United States allowed elective care to be offered by dental offices by May 2020. By June, 48 states had opened their doors for elective treatment. As a result, dental office employment has rebounded.

Type Insights

Due to their wide availability and widespread use, manual welding machines dominated the market for dental lab welders. In 2020, they held 54.0% of the total revenue. Laser star, Electro Laser and Orion are all experts in manufacturing manual dental welding machines. Manual welding machines also come at a lower price than automatic welding machines.

SunStone offers advanced manual dental welding machines. They are compact and benchtop. The optional HDMI port upgrade can be added to these machines to allow for easier visualization of the welding process. It can also be connected to a TV. These are the reasons behind the increased demand for manual dental laboratory welding machines.

Over the forecast period, automatic welding is expected to expand. ElettroLaser makes automatic dental welding machines such as Welder Mega 140J, which can be controlled by joystick and equipped with a cooling unit. It also has color touch-screen capabilities. Segment growth will be driven by the high precision and advancement of automatic welding machines. The market might be constrained by the high price of equipment.

Application Insights

The market's largest segment, the new clasp assembly, accounted for 21.0% of the total revenue in 2020. It is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. The market can be divided by application into new clasp assembly, cast repairs, new clasp assemblies, loops, posts for implants and wrought wire single arm clasping. Crown and bridge cases are also included. The market share for new clasp assembly was the largest due to factors such as the high demand for welding techniques and the high acceptance of clasp assembly for support.

Over the forecast period, the implant restoration segment will also see a significant CAGR. This can be attributed to the high acceptance of implants and related restoration techniques. The advancements in dental welding techniques have led to an increase in intraoral welding for the immediate retention of osseointegrated implant.

Regional Insights

North America was the dominant market for dental laboratory welders in 2020 and had a 38.0% revenue share. High prevalence of dental conditions in the region and high awareness of oral preventive and restorative treatment options are two of the key drivers for the market. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry estimates that 3 million people have dental implants. This is due to the availability of technology and the high per capita income of the population.

The market for Asia Pacific is expected to grow rapidly due to increased economic stability and disposable income. Asia is also a popular market for healthcare. One of the key factors driving this market is the increasing adoption of intraoral dentistry welding techniques. The market will see growth due to the adoption of new technologies such as CAD/CAM-based restorations and increased awareness about dental procedures.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

To expand their product range and strengthen their leadership position in the field, key companies are focusing more on strategic initiatives, such as new products, customizations according to consumer needs, partnerships, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions. In the next few years, competition will be fierce between key players as they focus more on strategic collaborations and geographical expansion. Sunstone Engineering, an engineering service provider, was a strategic technology member in January 2021. They will work together to improve pulsed arc welding technology and micro-resistance weld technology. The market leader in dental laboratory welders is:

• LaserStar

• Sunstone Engineering LLC

• Primotec

• ElettroLaser

• IPG photonics

• Max Photonics

• Alpha Laser

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Global Dental Laboratory Welders Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Application (Cast Repairs, Crown & Bridge Cases, Implant Restorations, New Clasp Assembly), by Type (Automatic, Manual).

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Overview of the regional outlook of the Dental Laboratory Welders Market:

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.

Highlights of The Dental Laboratory Welders Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Dental Laboratory Welders Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Cast Repairs

                2. Crown & Bridge Cases

                3. Implant Restorations

                4. New Clasp Assembly

                1. Automatic

                2. Manual

8. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
9. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
10. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
11. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

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