"The Dental Caries Detectors Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 299.2 Million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR Of 8.1% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Dental Caries Detectors are devices used by dentists to detect hidden dental caries or decay under fillings and in between teeth. They help in effective and early detection of dental issues. The devices provide visual indicators or audible signals when dental decay is detected, helping dentists better examine and monitor dental health.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends spurring growth in the dental caries detectors market is the rising incidence of dental issues globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. Dental cavities, also known as tooth decay or dental caries, are one of the most common chronic diseases. Their prevalence has been increasing significantly, posing a major public health issue. For instance, in the U.S., dental caries is estimated to affect over 92% of adults. The increasing rate of dental issues has boosted demand for advanced dental examination equipment such as dental caries detectors for effective detection and management of dental cavities and other oral health problems. This is expected to drive the growth of the dental caries detectors market over the forecast period.
The dental caries detectors market is estimated to be valued at US$ 299.2 million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.1% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Dental caries or tooth decay occurs when the enamel and dentin of the teeth are broken down by bacterial acids. If left untreated, it can cause pain and lead to tooth loss. Symptoms include appearance of cavities, sensitivity to hot or cold foods or drinks, and bad breath. Dental caries detectors help dentists and orthodontists in identifying early signs of cavities during routine dental checkups and selecting appropriate treatment options such as fillings or tooth extractions. Common dental caries detectors available in the market include lasers, transilluminators, and advanced digital imaging.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing prevalence of dental caries is a major driver fueling demand for dental caries detectors. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. As per FDI World Dental Federation, untreated dental caries in permanent teeth is present in around 35-90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults. Additionally, rising medical tourism in countries such as India, Thailand, and Mexico on account of availability of high-quality yet affordable dental treatment is boosting the market growth. According to Medical Tourism Association, dental tourism market was valued at $13.5 billion in 2019 and is expected to hit $23 billion by 2027. Adoption of technologically advanced products such as predictive diagnostics and artificial intelligence enabled detectors for enhanced accuracy is further expected to support the market growth over the forecast period.
Segment Analysis
The global dental caries detectors market is segmented by product type, end use, and geography. By product type, the market is divided into laser-based dental caries detectors and LED-based dental caries detectors. Among these, the laser-based dental caries detectors segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. Laser-based detectors provide more precise detection of dental caries and their severity levels as compared to LED-based detectors.
Key Takeaways
The global Dental Caries Detectors Market size was valued at US$ 299.2 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 529.5 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. Increasing prevalence of dental caries across major parts of the world is a key factor driving the market.
Regional analysis indicates that North America dominated the global market in 2022 with a share of over 35%, favored by the presence of developed healthcare infrastructure and rising expenditure on dental care in the region. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period supported by rising awareness regarding oral health and increasing healthcare expenditure in developing countries such as China and India.
Key players operating in the dental caries detectors market are Quantum dental technologies Inc., DentLight Inc., Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. LLC., ACTEON group, KaVo Dental, Dexis LLC., and others. Quantum dental technologies Inc. offers Quantum dental caries detection devices that help identify dental caries at their earliest stages. DentLight Inc provides DentLight caries detection aids that detect caries using laser fluorescence.
