Dental X-ray Market by Dentsply Sirona Inc., Planmeca OY, Carestream Dental, LLC

Posted by Ryan Shaw on February 4th, 2021

The global Dental X-Ray Market size is expected to reach USD 3.35 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18.6% from 2021 to 2028. The increasing prevalence of oral diseases as well rising geriatric population are some of the factors that have led to the growth of the market.

Dental x-ray systems are useful in detecting and recording areas of decay that are undetectable by oral examination, especially minor areas of decay present between teeth. The rising prevalence of periodontitis is also accelerating the demand for these instruments. According to the CDC, 47.2% of adults aged 30 years in the U.S. have some form of periodontal disease with the condition being more common in men than women as they are more prone to smoking and health conditions, like diabetes. Other oral diseases contributing to the high demand for dental x-ray units are oral infections, gum diseases, oral cavities, periodontitis, tooth decay, and tumor or cyst detection. Early diagnosis of severe dental problems helps in treating them at the nascent stage, thus leading to potential cost savings.

The geriatric population plays a significant role in the growth of the market. This group of population is highly susceptible to various kinds of oral problems, thus considered to be a lucrative target population for the market. Furthermore, major companies are undertaking initiatives such as new product development. For instance, in 2019, Dentsply Sirona introduced Orthophos Systems 2D/3D extraoral imaging system that allows the practitioners to image, diagnose, and treat (IDT) for higher case acceptance and expand their treatment procedures into implantology, endodontics, etc.

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Dental X-ray Market Report Highlights

By product, analog radiographs held the largest market share in 2020 as they are easier to use as compared to digital systems. Digital radiography is anticipated to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period as it is an environmentally friendly technology, requiring no film or chemicals and generating no waste

Based on type, intraoral x-ray imaging held the largest share in 2020 as it is the most widely used diagnostic method in the field of dentistry. Extraoral imaging is anticipated to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to the rising incidence of temporomandibular disorders

The medical application segment held the largest share in 2020 due to its increasing use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, which includes gums, bone, teeth, and other oral tissues

In North America, the U.S. held the largest revenue share in 2020 as the country is witnessing a gradual shift toward the incorporation of digital imaging systems

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market over the forecast period owing to the presence of densely populated countries, such as China and India