According to the World Health Organization (WHO), oral diseases affect around 3.5 billion people globally. The organization estimates that over 530 million children suffer from dental caries of primary teeth and around 2.3 billion adults suffer from caries of permanent teeth. Additionally, oral diseases are also related to numerous risk factors that are common for chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Thus, the surging prevalence of oral diseases is creating a huge requirement for dental implants and prostheses, as severe periodontal diseases result in tooth loss.

Additionally, the booming geriatric population will also fuel the need for dental implants and prostheses in the foreseeable future, as old people are highly susceptible to oral problems such as cavities and periodontitis. Old age often leads to tooth loss and enamel loss, which require partial or full dentures. According to the World Population Ageing 2020 report released by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the population of people aged 65 years or above will increase from 727 million in 2020 to over 1.5 billion by 2030.  

Besides, the rising consumption of sugar, tobacco, and alcohol will also augment the use of metal, polymeric, and ceramic dental implants, dentures, abutments, and bridges and crowns, as excessive consumption of such products lead to dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral cancers. Additionally, the surging demand for plate form and root form dental implant procedures can be attributed to the fact that most oral problems are preventable and can be treated in their initial stages. 

In addition, the flourishing dental tourism industry, especially in emerging economies, and increasing research on mini dental implants will fuel the use of dental implants and prostheses in the forthcoming years. Nowadays, dental tourism is gaining momentum in developing countries due to the high healthcare costs in developed nations. Moreover, the escalating focus on developing mini dental implants, owing to their benefits such as lower price, lesser placement time, lesser invasive nature, and smaller size as compared to conventional dental implants, will also encourage the use of such products in the coming years.

According to P&S Intelligence, Europe dominated the dental implants and prostheses market in the recent past, due to the burgeoning demand for cosmetic dentistry, surging volume of dental implant surgeries, and mounting awareness and concern about oral hygiene in the region. Whereas, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to adopt dental implants and prostheses at the highest rate in the foreseeable years. This can be attributed to the soaring incidence of dental problems, growing dental tourism, and escalating awareness about dental care in the region. 

Therefore, the rising prevalence of oral disorders, burgeoning awareness about oral health, and booming aging population will fuel the need for dental implants and prostheses in the forthcoming years.