There is a large number of populations who suffers from various dental problems such as crocked teeth malocclusions, gum disease, periodontal diseases, and others. The increasing prevalence rate of dental problems such as crooked teeth, spaces between teeth, overbites, teeth overcrowding, and others created the demand for orthodontic supplies to treat such conditions. In a study published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) 2019, Africa had the highest prevalence of Class I malocclusion (90%). However, the prevalence of Class II malocclusions (7.5%) was the lowest. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence rate of dental problems among large populations, especially among children, has taken initiatives to increase awareness and provide dental services under various government schemes for treatment. Thus, the rising prevalence of dental problems, rising awareness, and government initiatives are likely to create demand for orthodontic supplies, driving the growth of the orthodontic supplies market.
Middle East & Africa Orthodontic Supplies Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market is segmented into product, patient, disease type, end user, distribution channel and country. The Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market, by product, is segmented into fixed braces, removable braces, adhesives, and accessories. The removable braces segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. The fixed braces segment is further segmented into types such as, brackets, ligatures, springs, anchorage appliances, archwires. The brackets segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. The removable braces segment is sub-segmented into types such as, aligners , retainers , and others. The aligners segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. Based on patient, the Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market has been segmented into adults, and children and teenagers. The children and teenagers segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. Based on disease type, the Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market has been segmented into malocclusion, crowding, excessive spacing and others. The crowding segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. Based on end user, the Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market has been segmented into hospitals, dental clinics, orthodontic clinics, dental service organization, and others. The dental clinics segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. Based on distribution channel, the Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market is bifurcated into online stores and direct to consumers/offline stores. The direct to consumers/offline stores segment held the largest share of the market in 2020. Similarly, based on country, the market is segmented into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and the rest of Middle East & Africa. Saudi Arabia contributed a substantial share in 2020.
3M; Align Technology, Inc.; DB Orthodontics; DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.; ENVISTA HOLDINGS CORPORATION; G&H Orthodontics; HENRY SCHEIN, INC; and Ultradent Products Inc. are among the leading companies in the Middle East & Africa orthodontic supplies market.