Market Overview:
Clear aligners are transparent and removable dental aligners used for teeth straightening and correction of malocclusion. They are an alternative to traditional orthodontic braces and are designed to gradually reposition teeth over a period of weeks or months. Clear aligners are comfortable, removable, and are almost invisible compared to metal braces. They provide lesser scope of dental decay as they are removable.
Market Dynamics:
The growth of the clear aligners market is driven by growing demand for cosmetic dentistry and teeth straightening procedures owing to increased consciousness about appearance and aesthetics. The non-invasive nature and comfort of clear aligners over traditional braces further drives their adoption. Additionally, the growing dental tourism in emerging economies along with increasing number of orthodontists is also expected to aid market growth over the forecast period. However, high cost of clear aligners and limited insurance coverage for their treatment hinders the market growth.
The global Clear Aligners Market Demand is estimated to be valued at US$ 4.59 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 17.% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Clear Aligners are virtually invisible, removable, and more comfortable for most patients compared to traditional braces. They are easier to use and maintain than other orthodontic treatments. Clear Aligners give patients the ability to choose when to wear them allowing you to enjoy food and drink without restrictions.
Weakness: Clear Aligners require more frequent visits to the orthodontist to monitor progress compared to braces. Treatment with Clear Aligners may take longer than traditional braces. Clear Aligners need to be removed for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing which means patients require more discipline to ensure proper cleaning and hygiene.
Opportunity: Rise in orthodontic tourism and medical tourism markets have created new opportunities for growth in clear aligners market. Growing cosmetic dentistry and increasing demand for aesthetic orthodontic treatments across different age groups also present opportunities. Rapid technological advancements like 3D printing and CAD/CAM have made aligners treatment more effective and efficient.
Threats: High cost of Clear Aligners treatment compared to traditional metal braces limits their adoption in developing and underdeveloped markets. New local players offering cheaper alternatives threaten established clear aligners brands.
Key Takeaways
The global Clear Aligners market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 17% over the forecast period, due to increasing prevalence of orthodontic problems and malocclusion worldwide.
Regional analysis
North America dominates the global Clear Aligners market, holding over 50% of the market share. Higher awareness and availability of advanced dental treatments along with favorable reimbursement policies drives the North America market. Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the fastest pace over the forecast period owing to rising medical tourism, growing middle class population and their increasing disposable incomes in emerging countries such as India and China.
Key players
Key players operating in the Clear Aligners market are Align Technology, Inc., DynaFlex, Dentsply Sirona, Inc., SmileDirectClub, Straumann Group, Danaher, Henry Schein, Inc., Great Lakes Dental Technologies, Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, eXceed, 3 M, Argen Corporation, Illusion Aligners, Candid Care Co., Tianjin ZhengLi Technology Company Limited, Scheu Dental, TP Orthodontics, Inc., K-Line Europe, 32 Watts, and Klear Aligner. The market is highly concentrated with Align Technology, Inc. holding over 50% market share due to its strong Invisalign brand.
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