The global dental crowns and bridges market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.6% during the forecast period. Dental crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetics devices are used to restore the size, strength, and structure of teeth and are made up of ceramic or porcelain material. Dental crowns and bridges also improve the appearance of the teeth. Due to an increase in the number of edentulous populations, the application of dental crowns and bridges has surged in recent years. The rise in demand for preventative and cosmetic dentistry, as well as increased awareness about dental care, are some of the primary drivers driving the global dental crown and bridges market. Further, increasing prevalence, periodontal diseases, and tooth decay are also majorly driving the market growth. According to the WHO, in 2018, about 3.9 million people worldwide were estimated to be affected by oral disorders and around 60-90% of children and 100% of adults had tooth decay. However, lack of awareness, economic saturation, and global economic slowdown are some of the main reasons restricting the global dental crown and bridges market's growth. Moreover, limited reimbursement for dental crowns and bridges could also lead to a challenge for the global dental crown and bridges market.

Segmental Outlook 

The global dental crowns and bridges market is segmented based on material and product. Based on material, the market is segmented into ceramic materials, metals, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). Further based on product, the market is classified into crowns and bridges. 

Global Dental Crowns and Bridges Market Share by Material, 2021 (%)

Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) is projected to dominate the global Dental Crowns and Bridges market 

Among materials, the porcelain fused to metal (PFM) segment is estimated to dominate the dental crowns and bridges market. There are many metals dental crowns that are now coming to market as metal crowns are extremely strong and may be made from stainless steel, gold, or a variety of metal alloys, there are many metals dental crowns. But a quite common alternative to metal crowns is the crowns made by fusing porcelain to metal. Further, the patients benefit from the strength of metals in these Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) dental crowns, and the porcelain overlay can provide a natural color that matches the original color of the teeth. Metal crowns are becoming more popular as a result of these benefits. The metal dental crowns have various applications including, teeth filling, correction of the gap of teeth, correction of anomalous formation of teeth, tooth discoloration, and teeth fixing. Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Dental Crowns is one of the most durable and inexpensive solutions available in the market for people looking for dental crowns that have the most natural color and match the original dent. Increased demand for Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) is fueling market expansion, which is expected to accelerate further in the coming years.

Regional Outlooks

The global dental crowns and bridges market is further segmented based on geography including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific is projected to have a significant CAGR in the global market. The markets are highly influenced by the high prevalence of dental disorders because of tobacco use, unhealthy diet, poor oral hygiene, and consumption of alcohol. The rise in oral health awareness in the Asia Pacific region will provide untapped opportunities for market players. And, this will be aided by a rise in disposable incomes in the countries in this region which in turn is a direct outcome of these economies doing better.

Global Dental Crowns and Bridges Market Growth, by region 2022-2028

North America is Dominating in the Global Dental Crowns and Bridges Market 

Geographically, North America is estimated to dominate in the global dental crowns and bridges market during the forecast period as a result of the presence of significant players in the region and an aging population. The presence of novel and innovative treatment technology and devices is expected to create opportunities for the market in the region. According to the Tooth Loss Statistics by Michael Bixby Center for Advanced Dentistry published in February 2019, approximately 40 million Americans are missing all their teeth i.e., they are toothless, and about 178 million people in the US are missing at least one tooth. Additionally, according to the data reviewed by the American College of Prosthodontists is 2018, the number of partially edentulous patients will increase in the forecast period, and it will continue to increase for the next 15 years edentulous population will increase to more than 200 million individuals. This rising number of endodontic diseases will continue to boost the dental crowns and bridges market for the studied period in the North American region.

Market Players Outlook

The key players of the Dental Crowns and Bridges market include Sirona Dental Systems, 3M Co, Zimmer Biomet, Institut Straumann AG, Camlog Holding, and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in January 2021, the leading pan-European provider of high-quality dental care, Colosseum Dental Group (CDG), has acquired a majority stake in Dentalia from Otium Capital (the current management team) and Dr. Alexandre Attia, the founder, and CEO of Dentelia, a rapidly growing high-quality dental care provider in France.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2028.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global dental crowns and bridges market
• Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, 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.