3D Dental Imaging Trend Breeding New Revenue Avenue in Orthodontics Market

A recent business intelligence report from IndustryARC has projected profitable growth of the global Orthodontics Market, gaining traction from technological advancements in orthodontic products and surge in dental tourism. The adaptable considered in the orthodontics are braces, brackets, orthodontic bands, archwires, and ligatures. Currently, the report highlights fixed braces as the segment that holds a larger share than removable braces because of their affordability.

Orthodontics or dentofacial orthopedics is a part of dentistry deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), children under the age of seven often suffer from the issues of underbites, crossbites, very crowded teeth, excessive spaced teeth, and extra or missing teeth. AAO is encouraging dentists to take up orthodontist training as the need for early treatment is on the rise. 

Increasing number of adult patients suffering from jaw diseases, malocclusions, tooth loss, and jaw pain are some of the additional factors driving the growth of the orthodontics market. Additionally, rise in aging population, growing awareness towards oral hygiene, and limited reimbursement policies associated with orthodontics are boosting the growth of the orthodontics market. 

 

Increasing awareness about the availability of advanced orthodontic treatments, ongoing research and manufacturing technologically advanced products such as clear aligner, 3D printers, CAD/CAM systems and intraoral scanners, high demand for improving aesthetic appearance and the growing number of dentists is expected to further create revenue avenues for the player during the aforementioned forecast period. 

Almost all manufacturers operating in the orthodontics market are investing in a new segment of demand known as digital x-rays. Digital x-rays allow orthodontists to get a more detailed look at the structure of the mouth. As they are digital, orthodontists can gain immediate access to images without waiting for the images to be developed. I-cat cone beam 3D dental imaging system provides a full set of x-rays in one 360 degree scan and creates 3D images of the teeth. The advantage of 3D dental imaging is that it is less radiant x-rays. Itero Scanner for Digital impressions, temporary anchorage devices, and robotic wire bending are the latest technologies used in the orthodontics market.

Some of the examples of major players leveraging 3D dental imaging trend include Dentsply Sirona, Danaher, Planmeca, and Midmark. Dentsply Sirona manufactures, develops and markets solutions for dentists worldwide. It offers advanced dental imaging modalities such as ORTHOPHOS SL 3D and GALILEOS COMFORT PLUS for dentofacial orthopedics.

Orthodontics deals with the prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth. Orthodontic treatment mainly focuses on dental displacement and the control and modification of facial growth. Moreover, increase in number of dentists and rise in aging population are poised to add new revenue avenues for the market players in the near future.

Digital Orthodontics Market: By imaging technology (X-rays, lasers, white light, 3D impressions, 3d imaging); By Technology (digital photography, intraoral scanners, 3D printers, others); By end use (hospitals, clinics, research institutes, laboratories); By Geography - Forecast (2018-2023)