The global dental cement market is projected to grow at a considerable CAGR of around 6% during the forecast period (2019-2025). The rising advancements in dental materials along with considerable growth in aesthetic dentistry are the major factors to promote the growth of the dental cement market during the forecast period. According to WHO, oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people with over 530 million children suffer from dental caries of primary teeth. The significant increase in the patients with teeth discoloration, gaps between teeth, misalignment of teeth, and so on are the other key factors to drive the growth of the dental cement market across the globe. The high prevalence of dental cavities across the globe as a result of poor oral hygiene status across the globe is anticipated to contribute to the dental cement market growth. 

There is an increasing trend toward the rising number of adults, who are seeking the treatment for a malocclusion, which is equally on the rise. As a result, a considerable rise in the number of several dental clinics has been witnessed over the years. For instance, as per the American Dental Association (ADA), as of 2018, 199,486 dentists were working in dentistry in the US. Additionally, 61.0 dentists were working in dentistry per 100,000 US population. The growing prevalence of dental problems and rising demand for cosmetic dentistry is the major factor leading to a significant rise in the number of dental professionals and clinics. This, in turn, is contributing to the demand for dental cement. However, the failure of implants due to the use of cement may restrain the growth of the market. 

Segmental Outlook  

The dental cement market is segmented on the basis of product, material type, and end-user. Based on the product market is segmented into temporary and permanent. Permanent dental cement held a major market share in 2018. The insolubility of permanent dental cement in oral fluids, high resistance and good compatibility with dental tissues are key factors contributing towards the high market share of permanent dental cement. Based on material type, the market is segmented into glass ionomers, zinc oxide eugenol, zinc phosphate, polycarboxilate, composite resins, others. Based on end-user the market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, and others. Hospitals are anticipated to make major contributions to the growth of the global dental cement market.

Zinc Phosphate will be considerable segment by material type

The zinc phosphate cement is commonly used for luting permanent metal restorations. This kind of material is highly preferred by dentists as this material offers a high strength cement base in combination with zinc oxide powder and phosphoric acid liquid. Permanent cementation of crowns, orthodontic appliances, intraoral splints, and fixed partial dentures are the others application for which zinc phosphate is being used Long term usage and high clinical success rate to further drive the growth of the market segment. DeTrey Zinc Improved, Fleck’s Zinc, Modern Tenacin, Hy-Bond, and so on are the major brands of zinc phosphate cement available in the market.

Global Dental Cement Market Share by Material Type, 2018 (%)

Regional Outlook 

The global dental cement market is further segmented on the basis of geography including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America held a significant market share in 2018 owing to the increasing number of orthodontic cases coupled with a significant focus to improve aesthetic appearance among adults in the region. As a result, the demand for dental cement is growing significantly among orthodontists for the treatment of the condition as it straightens misaligned teeth and minimizes the space between teeth. Moreover, the presence of major players, such as 3M Co., Align Technology, Inc., and Dentsply Sirona is further strengthening the market growth in the region. North America is followed by Europe and the Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecasted period.

Global Dental Cement Market Growth, by Region 2019-2025

Asia-Pacific will augment with the significant growth rate in the dental cement market 

The Asia-Pacific dental cement market is estimated to grow significantly owing to the emerging demand for cosmetic dentistry coupled with the rising number of patients with misaligned teeth across countries such as South Korea, China and India. The increasing number of dental restorations and growing consumer spending on oral health to further drive the growth of the region. The rising dental tourism in the emerging countries of Asia-Pacific such as China and India is anticipated to create huge growth opportunities for the dental cement market in the region.

Market Players Outlook

3M Co., Dentsply Sirona, Inc., Invocular Vivadent AG, Bisco Inc., Shofu Dental Corp., Kerr Corp., Shandong Huge Dental Material Corp.,and so on are the key market operating in the global dental cement market. These key market players are actively adopting strategic growth activities including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and collaboration among others to enhance their market presence. For instance, in January 2019, 3M Oral Care and Bioclearentered into a partnership to modernize their products and techniques to meet the advancing demands of the dental industry. With this partnership, the companies intend to pursue the implementation of state-of-the-art procedures at the time of dental surgeries.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2018 and forecast to 2025.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global dental cement market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.