February 2024
Tooth Filling Materials Market (By Type: Silver Amalgam, Composite Fillings, Glass Ionomers, Gold Fillings, Temporary Cement, Others; By End-use: Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2024-2033
The global tooth filling materials market size was valued at USD 2.17 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach around USD 3.72 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.53% from 2024 to 2033.
The U.S. tooth filling materials market size was estimated at USD 590 million in 2023 and is projected to surpass around USD 1,000 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 5.60% from 2024 to 2033.
North America dominated the global tooth filling materials market in 2023. The growth of the region’s market is attributed to the sophisticated dental healthcare infrastructure, robust growth in medical tourism and cosmetic dentistry, geriatric population, favorable government reimbursement policies, rising healthcare infrastructure, increasing public awareness trends regarding oral hygiene, and increasing prevalence of dental disorders. Therefore, these factors have increased the number of dental procedures, propelling the tooth filling materials market revenue. Furthermore, Companies are engaged in strategic approaches such as partnership or collaboration, acquisitions, mergers, and product launches.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. The region's growth is attributed to the increasing number of dental clinics, investment in healthcare infrastructure, increasing burden of oral diseases, increasing aging population, and growing awareness for better dental care to avoid dental complications. In addition, the expansion of new products in the region and the increasing preference for aesthetic dentistry are likely to support the growth of the tooth filling material market.
Tooth Filling Materials Market Overview
A tooth filling is defined as a procedure to remove the decayed areas of the tooth and restore them with a filling material. Factors such as highly sugary diets, poor oral hygiene, and improper dental care can lead to the development of cavities. After the affected tooth is cleaned, a tooth-filling material is used to fill in the cavity. Tooth fillings assist in saving the teeth that might be lost due to deep cavities or any other reason.
Tooth filling includes various filling materials to fix the tooth to work at its best. Tooth fillings are single or combinations of plastics, metals, glass, or other materials used to repair or restore teeth. Dentists perform tooth filling procedures for patients to restore the shape and stability of the tooth for ease of chewing and prevent any further damage, decay, or loss of the tooth.
Report Coverage | Details |
Growth Rate from 2024 to 2033 | CAGR of 5.53% |
Global Market Size in 2023 | USD 2.17 Billion |
Global Market Size by 2033 | USD 3.72 Billion |
U.S. Market Size in 2023 | USD 590 Million |
U.S. Market Size by 2033 | USD 1,000 Million |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024 to 2033 |
Segments Covered | By Type and By End-use |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Driver: Increasing prevalence of dental diseases
The rising prevalence of dental diseases is expected to fuel the growth of the tooth filling materials market during the forecast period. In recent years, the prevalence and severity of dental diseases have increased among children and adults. Oral diseases have become a major public health concern that has a considerable impact on the quality of life. The market also witnessed huge differences in infrastructure development of the healthcare sector in the underdeveloped nations as compared to the other developed nations.
Tooth fillings are used to restore teeth affected by cavities and prevent tooth decay. Increasing awareness about the significance of maintaining good oral health and the early detection as well as treatment of dental issues has resulted in spurring demand for tooth filling materials as part of effective dental restorative procedures. Moreover, the rapid advancements in dental materials technology have improved dental filling materials.
Tooth filling materials have also gained popularity due to their excellent properties, such as aesthetics, durability, and ease of use, which are driving the demand for dental filling materials. Therefore, extensive research and the increasing prevalence of dental caries are driving the growth of the tooth filling materials market.
Restraint: Post-procedure complications
The post-procedure complications associated with tooth filling surgeries are anticipated to restrain the tooth filling materials market's expansion during the forecast period. In addition, less awareness of oral hygiene among people and concerns regarding the benefits of tooth filling materials, particularly in underdeveloped countries, are restricting the expansion of the market.
Opportunity: Rising government investment in the dentistry department
The rapid rise in the geriatric population coupled with the rising government investment in the dentistry department is projected to offer a lucrative opportunity for the growth of the global tooth filling materials market during the forecast period. The growing geriatric population is highly susceptible to oral disorders, which leads to an increasing demand for the tooth filling materials market.
The composite resin segment dominated the tooth filling materials market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period. Composite fillings are made from a tooth-colored mixture of plastic and glass, are customizable in color, and can be easily blended with natural teeth. Composite fillings are used due to their aesthetic appeal. Thereby boosting the growth of the market.
In the tooth filling materials market, the glass ionomers segment is expected to hold a significant market share over the forecast period. Glass ionomer has gained significant popularity due to its ability to chemically bond to the tooth structure. Glass ionomers used as a filling material for small to moderate-sized cavities. This material offers superior biocompatibility and reduces the risk of allergic reactions or adverse tissue responses. In dentistry, glass ionomer is a dental restorative material used as a filling material. Glass ionomer cement is made up of silicate glass powder. Glass ionomer and composite resin are commonly used tooth-colored fillings.
The dental clinics segment dominated the market in 2023. This can be attributed to the increasing number of dental clinics globally. The rising acceptance of sophisticated dental healthcare solutions offerings for dental aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry is projected to accelerate the segment’s growth.
In the tooth filling materials market, the hospitals segment is expected to hold a significant share throughout the forecast period. Hospitals are offering dental facilities to patients and have various levels of anesthesia and sedation services, serving patients with special needs or those requiring extensive dental procedures. In addition, the high availability of specialized oral and maxillofacial surgery departments or units in hospitals is supporting the segment’s growth.
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