NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The dental braces market is expected to grow by USD 2,167.44 million from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio. As per the latest report, the market will progress at a CAGR of 9.23% during the forecast period. Increasing adoption of orthodontic treatments in emerging markets is an emerging trend. The growth of the dental braces market is the availability of advanced and innovative products also contributes to the growth of the market. Furthermore, companies are investing in research and development to create more comfortable, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing braces. Hence, such trends influence the growth of the market during the forecast period. View a Sample Report within minutes!
Dental Braces Market 2023-2027: Scope
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. Our dental braces market report covers the following areas:
- Dental Braces Market size
- Dental Braces Market trends
- Dental Braces Market industry analysis
- Dental Braces Market five forces analysis
- Dental Braces Market competitive landscape
Dental Braces Market 2023-2027: Segmentation
Dental Braces Market is segmented as below:
- Material
- Ceramic Braces
- Metal Braces
- Biocompatible/polymer Based Braces
- Product
- Fixed Dental Braces
- Removable Dental Braces
- Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Rest Of World (ROW)
The ceramic braces segment will be significant for market growth during the forecast period. Furthermore, the fixed dental braces segment will be the largest contributor to market growth during the forecast period. Patients can opt for fixed dental braces for the alignment of their teeth. In addition, the increasing prevalence of orthodontic conditions will fuel the adoption of these braces. Thus, companies and distributors are focusing on increasing their product ranges through acquisitions.
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Dental Braces Market 2023-2027: Market Dynamics
The increasing number of dental practitioners in developed countries drives the growth of the market. As a result of the growing prevalence of orthodontic disorders, the demand for dental braces is growing. Various people in developed countries are adopting cosmetic dentistry for aesthetics and with the growing number of dentists, this demand can be fulfilled. Hence, such factors boost the growth of the dental braces market during the forecast period.
High costs of dental braces and procedures challenge the growth of the market. Generally, the market is growing at a steady pace but the growth of the market is facing challenges because of the high costs associated with dental braces and procedures, especially in price-sensitive markets and developing economies. For instance, the average cost of dental clinic visits for a general dental check-up and orthodontic and periodontics procedures ranges between USD 250 and USD 1,500. Hence, such challenges impede market growth during the forecast period.
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Dental Braces Market 2023-2027: Vendor Analysis
The market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. We provide a detailed analysis of around 25 vendors operating in the Dental Braces Market, including some of the vendors such as Align Technology Inc., 3M Co., American Orthodontics, Angelalign Technology Inc., Biosaf IN S.r.l, Byte Technology, Creative dental, DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG, Dentsply Sirona Inc., DynaFlex, FORESTADENT Bernhard Forster GmbH, G and H Orthodontics, GC Orthodontics Inc., Hangzhou Xingchen 3B Dental Instrument and Material Co. Ltd., Henry Schein Inc., JJ Orthodontics Pvt. Ltd., Ormco Corp., ORTHOSYSTEMS, Shinye Orthodontic Products Co. Ltd., and Zhejiang Protect Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. Backed with competitive intelligence and benchmarking, our research reports on the Dental Braces Market are designed to provide entry support, customer profile and M&As as well as go-to-market strategy support.
VENDOR OFFERING
- 3M Co. - The company offers dental and brackets such as 3M smartclip SL3 self ligating brackets kit, 3M victory series V slot brackets kit, and 3M clarity ultra self ligating brackets.
- American Orthodontics - The company offers dental and brackets such as truklear, quicklear 3, and glam.
- DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG- The company offers dental and brackets such as thomas M series self ligating brackets, ven us series metal self ligating brackets, and clever M series self ligating brackets.
Dental Braces Market 2023-2027: Key Highlights
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2023-2027
- Detailed information on factors that will assist dental braces market growth during the next five years
- Estimation of the dental braces market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the dental braces market
- Analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of dental braces market vendors
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Dental Braces Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 9.23% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 2,167.44 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022- 2023 (%) |
8.22 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World (ROW) |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 42% |
Key countries |
US, Canada, Germany, UK, and China |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Vendors, Market Positioning of Vendors, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Align Technology Inc., 3M Co., American Orthodontics, Angelalign Technology Inc., Biosaf IN S.r.l, Byte Technology, Creative dental, DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG, Dentsply Sirona Inc., DynaFlex, FORESTADENT Bernhard Forster GmbH, G and H Orthodontics, GC Orthodontics Inc., Hangzhou Xingchen 3B Dental Instrument and Material Co. Ltd., Henry Schein Inc., JJ Orthodontics Pvt. Ltd., Ormco Corp., ORTHOSYSTEMS, Shinye Orthodontic Products Co. Ltd., and Zhejiang Protect Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period. |
Customization purview |
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Table Of Contents :
1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market overview
- Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
- Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
- Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
- Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
- Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Material
- Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
- Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit 09: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
2 Market Landscape
- 2.1 Market ecosystem
- Exhibit 10: Parent market
- Exhibit 11: Market Characteristics
3 Market Sizing
- 3.1 Market definition
- Exhibit 12: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
- 3.2 Market segment analysis
- Exhibit 13: Market segments
- 3.3 Market size 2022
- 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2022-2027
- Exhibit 14: Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 15: Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 16: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 17: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
4 Historic Market Size
- 4.1 Global dental braces market 2017 - 2021
- Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Data Table on global dental braces market 2017 - 2021 ($ million)
- 4.2 Material Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
- Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Material Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)
- 4.3 Product Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
- Exhibit 20: Historic Market Size – Product Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)
- 4.4 Geography Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
- Exhibit 21: Historic Market Size – Geography Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)
- 4.5 Country Segment Analysis 2017 - 2021
- Exhibit 22: Historic Market Size – Country Segment 2017 - 2021 ($ million)
5 Five Forces Analysis
- 5.1 Five forces summary
- Exhibit 23: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2022 and 2027
- 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit 24: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2022 and 2027
- 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit 25: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
- 5.4 Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit 26: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
- 5.5 Threat of substitutes
- Exhibit 27: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
- 5.6 Threat of rivalry
- Exhibit 28: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2022 and 2027
- 5.7 Market condition
- Exhibit 29: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2022 and 2027
6 Market Segmentation by Material
- 6.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 30: Chart on Material - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 31: Data Table on Material - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
- 6.2 Comparison by Material
- Exhibit 32: Chart on Comparison by Material
- Exhibit 33: Data Table on Comparison by Material
- 6.3 Ceramic braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 34: Chart on Ceramic braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 35: Data Table on Ceramic braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 36: Chart on Ceramic braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 37: Data Table on Ceramic braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 6.4 Metal braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 38: Chart on Metal braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 39: Data Table on Metal braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 40: Chart on Metal braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 41: Data Table on Metal braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 6.5 Biocompatible/polymer based braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 42: Chart on Biocompatible/polymer based braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 43: Data Table on Biocompatible/polymer based braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 44: Chart on Biocompatible/polymer based braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 45: Data Table on Biocompatible/polymer based braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 6.6 Market opportunity by Material
- Exhibit 46: Market opportunity by Material ($ million)
- Exhibit 47: Data Table on Market opportunity by Material ($ million)
7 Market Segmentation by Product
- 7.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 48: Chart on Product - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 49: Data Table on Product - Market share 2022-2027 (%)
- 7.2 Comparison by Product
- Exhibit 50: Chart on Comparison by Product
- Exhibit 51: Data Table on Comparison by Product
- 7.3 Fixed dental braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 52: Chart on Fixed dental braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 53: Data Table on Fixed dental braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 54: Chart on Fixed dental braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 55: Data Table on Fixed dental braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 7.4 Removable dental braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 56: Chart on Removable dental braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 57: Data Table on Removable dental braces - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 58: Chart on Removable dental braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 59: Data Table on Removable dental braces - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 7.5 Market opportunity by Product
- Exhibit 60: Market opportunity by Product ($ million)
- Exhibit 61: Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ million)
8 Customer Landscape
- 8.1 Customer landscape overview
- Exhibit 62: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
9 Geographic Landscape
- 9.1 Geographic segmentation
- Exhibit 63: Chart on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 64: Data Table on Market share by geography 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.2 Geographic comparison
- Exhibit 65: Chart on Geographic comparison
- Exhibit 66: Data Table on Geographic comparison
- 9.3 North America - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 67: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 68: Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 69: Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 70: Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.4 Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 71: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 72: Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 73: Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 74: Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.5 Asia - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 75: Chart on Asia - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 76: Data Table on Asia - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 77: Chart on Asia - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 78: Data Table on Asia - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.6 Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 79: Chart on Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 80: Data Table on Rest of World (ROW) - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 81: Chart on Rest of World (ROW) - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 82: Data Table on Rest of World (ROW) - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.7 US - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 83: Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 84: Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 85: Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 86: Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.8 Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 87: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 88: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 89: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 90: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.9 UK - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 91: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 92: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 93: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 94: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.10 Canada - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 95: Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 96: Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 97: Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 98: Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.11 China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027
- Exhibit 99: Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 100: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2022-2027 ($ million)
- Exhibit 101: Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- Exhibit 102: Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2022-2027 (%)
- 9.12 Market opportunity by geography
- Exhibit 103: Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
- Exhibit 104: Data Tables on Market opportunity by geography ($ million)
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
- 10.1 Market drivers
- 10.2 Market challenges
- 10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Exhibit 105: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2022 and 2027
- 10.4 Market trends
11 Vendor Landscape
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Vendor landscape
- Exhibit 106: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
- 11.3 Landscape disruption
- Exhibit 107: Overview on factors of disruption
- 11.4 Industry risks
- Exhibit 108: Impact of key risks on business
12 Vendor Analysis
- 12.1 Vendors covered
- Exhibit 109: Vendors covered
- 12.2 Market positioning of vendors
- Exhibit 110: Matrix on vendor position and classification
- 12.3 3M Co.
- Exhibit 111: 3M Co. - Overview
- Exhibit 112: 3M Co. - Business segments
- Exhibit 113: 3M Co. - Key news
- Exhibit 114: 3M Co. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 115: 3M Co. - Segment focus
- 12.4 American Orthodontics
- Exhibit 116: American Orthodontics - Overview
- Exhibit 117: American Orthodontics - Product / Service
- Exhibit 118: American Orthodontics - Key offerings
- 12.5 Creative dental
- Exhibit 119: Creative dental - Overview
- Exhibit 120: Creative dental - Product / Service
- Exhibit 121: Creative dental - Key offerings
- 12.6 DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG
- Exhibit 122: DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG - Overview
- Exhibit 123: DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG - Product / Service
- Exhibit 124: DENTAURUM GmbH and Co KG - Key offerings
- 12.7 Dentsply Sirona Inc.
- Exhibit 125: Dentsply Sirona Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 126: Dentsply Sirona Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 127: Dentsply Sirona Inc. - Key news
- Exhibit 128: Dentsply Sirona Inc. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 129: Dentsply Sirona Inc. - Segment focus
- 12.8 FORESTADENT Bernhard Forster GmbH
- Exhibit 130: FORESTADENT Bernhard Forster GmbH - Overview
- Exhibit 131: FORESTADENT Bernhard Forster GmbH - Product / Service
- Exhibit 132: FORESTADENT Bernhard Forster GmbH - Key offerings
- 12.9 G and H Orthodontics
- Exhibit 133: G and H Orthodontics - Overview
- Exhibit 134: G and H Orthodontics - Product / Service
- Exhibit 135: G and H Orthodontics - Key offerings
- 12.10 GC Orthodontics Inc.
- Exhibit 136: GC Orthodontics Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 137: GC Orthodontics Inc. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 138: GC Orthodontics Inc. - Key offerings
- 12.11 Hangzhou Xingchen 3B Dental Instrument and Material Co. Ltd.
- Exhibit 139: Hangzhou Xingchen 3B Dental Instrument and Material Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 140: Hangzhou Xingchen 3B Dental Instrument and Material Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 141: Hangzhou Xingchen 3B Dental Instrument and Material Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- 12.12 Henry Schein Inc.
- Exhibit 142: Henry Schein Inc. - Overview
- Exhibit 143: Henry Schein Inc. - Business segments
- Exhibit 144: Henry Schein Inc. - Key news
- Exhibit 145: Henry Schein Inc. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 146: Henry Schein Inc. - Segment focus
- 12.13 JJ Orthodontics Pvt. Ltd.
- Exhibit 147: JJ Orthodontics Pvt. Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 148: JJ Orthodontics Pvt. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 149: JJ Orthodontics Pvt. Ltd. - Key offerings
- 12.14 Ormco Corp.
- Exhibit 150: Ormco Corp. - Overview
- Exhibit 151: Ormco Corp. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 152: Ormco Corp. - Key offerings
- 12.15 ORTHOSYSTEMS
- Exhibit 153: ORTHOSYSTEMS - Overview
- Exhibit 154: ORTHOSYSTEMS - Product / Service
- Exhibit 155: ORTHOSYSTEMS - Key offerings
- 12.16 Shinye Orthodontic Products Co. Ltd.
- Exhibit 156: Shinye Orthodontic Products Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 157: Shinye Orthodontic Products Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 158: Shinye Orthodontic Products Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- 12.17 Zhejiang Protect Medical Equipment Co. Ltd.
- Exhibit 159: Zhejiang Protect Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 160: Zhejiang Protect Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 161: Zhejiang Protect Medical Equipment Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
13 Appendix
- 13.1 Scope of the report
- 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
- Exhibit 162: Inclusions checklist
- Exhibit 163: Exclusions checklist
- 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
- Exhibit 164: Currency conversion rates for US$
- 13.4 Research methodology
- Exhibit 165: Research methodology
- Exhibit 166: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- Exhibit 167: Information sources
- 13.5 List of abbreviations
- Exhibit 168: List of abbreviations
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