Major factors driving the market include the increasing prevalence of tooth loss, increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry, and technological advancements in dental implants. However, limited reimbursement for implantation procedures and high costs of dental implants and bridges are likely to hamper the market growth during the forecast period.
Dental implants, and associated components and tools, have emerged as one of the fastest-developing segments in dentistry. The trend of opting for smaller but completely functioning implants has been evident in the records of dental implants, which is partly attributed to the boom in the awareness about mini-implants. Due to their small sizes, mini-implants are logically less expensive than conventional implants. A decrease in the initial price is exceeded along with the patient through a conventional, more price-effective procedure. Clinicians operating with mini dental implants (MDIs) have quickly discovered that there may be no waiting for the osseointegration process. The MDIs, which have been used initially as interim implants to support prostheses even as the larger, conventional implants have been in the “healing phase,” are recognized for their extraordinary long-term benefits. Thus, the increasing preference for mini dental implants is likely to emerge as a prevalent trend in the dental implants market during the forecast period.
Tooth loss is one of the indicators of overall dental health. According to a study by National Health Services, the prevalence of total and partial tooth loss in adults and the geriatric populations has decreased since the early 1970s. Despite these improvements in dental care services, significant disparities related to tooth loss and insufficient dental care exist in a few population groups. Periodontal diseases, injuries, tooth decay, and accidents are among the major causes of tooth loss. However, the problem of missing teeth can now be resolved with the help of new age and advanced dental implants, which almost match the natural teeth.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), oral diseases affected ~3.5 billion people globally in 2020. Furthermore, over 530 million children worldwide suffer from dental caries. Thus, such a high prevalence of dental issues leading to tooth loss favors the growth of the dental implants market.
South & Central America Dental Implants Market Segmentation
Based on product, the dental implants market is segmented into dental bridges, dental crowns, dentures, abutments, and others. Based on material, the market is segmented into titanium implants, zirconium implants, and others. Based on end user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, dental laboratories, and others.
Geographically, the South & Central America dental implants market is divided into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South & Central America.
Danaher; Zimmer Biomet; Institut Straumann AG; Adin Dental Implant Systems Ltd.; DentiumUSA; DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.; DIO.; Osstem UK; and Bicon, LLC are the leading companies operating in the market.