Dental Lasers Market

Dental Lasers Market Research, 2032

The global dental lasers market size was valued at $364.1 million in 2022, and is projected to reach $634.1 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2032. Dental laser is a medical device that uses focused beams of light to treat a variety of dental conditions, such as gum disease, tooth decay, and even teeth whitening. The use of lasers in dentistry has several advantages over traditional methods, including increased precision, less pain and discomfort for the patient, and reduced healing times.

The outbreak of COVID-19 had a negative effect on the market expansion for dental lasers. This is attributed to decline in treatments due to the temporary closure of several dental clinics and cancellation of non-emergency appointments, which had a detrimental effect on the dentistry sector as a whole. The need for dental lasers devices diminished as normal treatment and preventive services were restricted to urgent and emergency situations. Consequently, COVID-19 had a detrimental effect on the dental lasers market.

“The dental lasers market was negatively impacted during the outbreak of COVID-19 due to limited access to routine care and preventive services. In addition, cancellation of appointments for routine dental checkup and decrease in number of dental procedures carried out restrained the growth of the market.”   

Market dynamics

The major factor driving the dental lasers market is the higher prevalence of dental disease and conditions. For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2023, about 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases with dental caries, affecting majority of the population across the world. Thus, the use of dental lasers can help to address these conditions in a minimally invasive manner, reducing the need for traditional surgical procedures and making treatment more comfortable for patients.

Furthermore, strong presence of key players manufacturing advanced laser technologies and increase in initiatives by players in training dentists for better utilization of dental lasers are anticipated to drive the dental lasers market growth. Moreover, rise in awareness about the importance of oral health and the availability of advanced dental technologies are important factors contributing to the growth of the dental lasers market. As people become more aware of the importance of maintaining oral health, they are more likely to seek dental care services, including regular checkups and conservative dentistry procedures.

Surge in geriatric population is another key factor driving the growth of the dental lasers market size. As people age, they become more susceptible to a variety of dental conditions and diseases, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. This is due to a combination of factors, such as decrease in saliva production, changes in the structure of the teeth and gums, and the effects of long-term medication use. Thus, older adults often urge for methods which will be less invasive, more precise, and cause less pain and discomfort while treating these conditions. Dental lasers are particularly well-suited to meet these needs, thus driving their demand among patients and professionals.

Another important factor driving the growth of the dental laser market is increase in demand for cosmetic dental procedures, such as teeth whitening and gum contouring. Dental lasers offer a highly precise and effective way to perform these procedures, without the need for anesthesia or invasive surgery. This is particularly appealing to patients who are looking for a more comfortable and convenient way to improve the appearance of their teeth. Thus, surge in demand for cosmetic dentistry is anticipated to drive the growth of the dental lasers market share.

Moreover, the global dental industry has witnessed notable growth due to increased expenditure on healthcare. With the growing healthcare industry, there is increase in focus on improving the quality of care and reducing the incidence of dental problems. This is leading to an increased demand for efficient and advanced solutions such as dental lasers.

However, initial cost of purchasing and installing dental lasers can be higher, particularly for smaller dental practices, thus restraining the growth of the dental lasers market share. In addition to the initial cost, there are expenses associated with maintaining and upgrading the system, such as software updates, repairs, and training for dental professionals. Further, as many dentists and dental hygienists are familiar with traditional dental tools, the use of dental lasers is a relatively new technology that requires a different set of skills, which limits their adoption, thus restraining the growth of market.

The outbreak of COVID-19 had a negative effect on the market expansion for dental lasers. This is attributed to decline in treatments due to the temporary closure of several dental clinics and cancellation of non-emergency appointments, which had a detrimental effect on the dentistry sector as a whole. The need for dental lasers devices diminished as normal treatment and preventive services were restricted to urgent and emergency situations. Consequently, COVID-19 had a detrimental effect on the dental lasers market.

Segmental Overview

The dental lasers market is segmented into product type, application, end user, and region. By product type, the market is categorized into soft tissue dental lasers, all tissue dental lasers, and dental welding laser. On the basis of application, it is segregated into conservative dentistry, endodontic treatment, periodontics, and others. Depending on end user, it is fragmented into hospitals, dental clinics, and others . Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).

By Product Type

By product type, the all tissue dental lasers segment accounted for the largest share in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the dental lasers market forecast period, owing to rise in number of people suffering from dental diseases, increase in number of key players offering advanced dental lasers, and the application versatility offered by these lasers.

By Application

On the basis of application, the conservative dentistry segment occupied largest share in 2022 owing to improvement in standard of living coupled with urge in preservation of natural teeth and rise in number of dental visits. However, the periodontics segment is projected to manifest the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032, owing to increase in prevalence of periodontics disease and surge in geriatric population.

By End User

Depending on end user, the dental clinic segment occupied largest share in 2022 and is expected to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to rise in preference for treatment at dental clinics, increase in availability of compact and portable dental lasers, and surge in number of dental clinics and specialists.

By Region

Region wise, North America accounted for the largest share in terms of revenue in 2022 owing to increase in adoption of advanced laser technology, rise in prevalence of dental disorders such as cavities, and increase in number of key players offering dental lasers. However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness notable growth due to surge in aging population with increased need for dental procedures, increase in prevalence of dental caries, and rise in awareness regarding oral health.

Presence of several major players such as Dentsply Sirona, BIOLASE, Inc., AMD Lasers, and Fotona and advancement in manufacturing technology for development of effective form dental lasers in the region are expected to drive the growth of market. Furthermore, presence of well-established healthcare infrastructure and rise in adoption rate of laser technology over the traditional tools are expected to drive the market growth. Furthermore, various product approvals and contract agreements as key strategies adopted by the key players in this region boost the growth of the market.

Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The market growth in this region is attributable to rise in incidence of dental diseases and improvement in lifestyle resulting in demand for primary care services that focus on preventing dental diseases. This, in turn, has driven the demand for dental lasers, which are increasingly being used as noninvasive and precise tools for a range of dental treatments.

Moreover, the region has become a hub for dental lasers owing to large growing geriatric population base, diverse patient pool, and relatively lower costs of dental treatment compared to developed countries.

Furthermore, rise in R&D activities as well as well-established presence of domestic companies in the region are expected to provide notable opportunities to the market growth. In addition, rise in contract manufacturing organizations within the region is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for new entrants in this region.

Competition Analysis

Competitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the dental lasers industry such as Dentsply Sirona Inc., Biolase, Inc., Fotona, Inc., AMD Lasers, Convergent Dental, Inc., Light Instruments LTD., Zolar Technology & Mfg Co. Inc, Yoshida Dental Mfg. Co. Ltd, Den-Mat Holdings, LLC, and LightScalpel are provided in this report. Major players have adopted product approval,  partnership, agreement, and collaboration as key developmental strategies to improve the product portfolio of the dental lasers industry.

Recent Product Approval in Dental Lasers Market

• In January 2022, Biolase, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers and commercializing endodontic products, received FDA 510(k) clearance of the EdgePRO system for endodontists seeking a more effective cleaning and disinfection alternative within root canal procedures.
• In March 2020, Biolase, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers, received regulatory clearance for Epic Hygiene Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) therapy indication from the FDA.
• In October 2022, Convergent Dental, Inc., the power behind the Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser, received the U.S. FDA clearance for a new, exclusive indication. Solea is now the first and only laser that is cleared to aid in the reduction of mineral loss in dental enamel, helping to protect teeth against the effects of acid attack and resulting caries development (cavities).

Recent Partnership in Dental Lasers Market

• In August 2022, Biolase, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers, announced a strategic plan to partner with postgraduate dental specialty programs throughout North America, to expose new dentists to the benefits of Waterlase technology.

Recent Collaboration in Dental Lasers Market

• In January 2022, Biolase, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers, announced a continuation of their collaboration with BMW Performance Center West (BMW PCW) at The Thermal Club near Palm Springs, to offer dentists the unique opportunity to experience two state-of-the-art pieces of technology, the Waterlase dental lasers and BMW award-winning vehicles.
• In January 2022, Biolase, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers, announced a collaboration  with Einstein Healthcare Network's residency with launch of a pilot program in endodontics to train endodontic residents in the use of Waterlase dental lasers.

Recent Agreement in Dental Lasers Market

• In January 2021, Biolase, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers announced an agreement with Dental Care Alliance (DCA), one of the largest dental support organizations (DSO) in the U.S., to expand laser adoption and hands-on training programs in targeted geographies.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

• This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the dental lasers market analysis from 2022 to 2032 to identify the prevailing dental lasers market opportunity.
• The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
• Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
• In-depth analysis of the dental laser market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
• Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
• Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the dental laser market players.
• The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global dental lasers market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

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