Dental Intraoral Camera Market Expected to Reach $1,606.36 million by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Dental Intraoral Camera Market," The dental intraoral camera market was valued at $957.90 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $1,606.36 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2031. 

Dentists generally examine oral cavity, perform any necessary tests, and thereafter explain to patients the condition of their oral cavity and possible treatment options available, as well as benefits and drawbacks of each. However, many patients are unable to understand ideas and circumstances pertaining in the mouth cavity. Therefore, intraoral cameras can be used in educating patients on a variety of topics prior to, during, and after the therapy. For instance, orthodontists use intraoral scanners to take 3D images of the teeth and soft tissue of the intraoral areas, which provides high quality images, which makes dentists and patients understand the condition of the cavity easily, which propels the growth of the dental intraoral camera market.

In addition, factors that drive growth of the global dental intraoral camera market include rise in demand for the diagnostics devices, advancements in the field of diagnostics and treatments, investments in the R&D activities by the key market players, and surge in demand for dental intraoral cameras. In addition, high prevalence of tooth loss or edentulism increase the need for intraoral cameras, thus driving the growth of the dental intraoral camera market.

Furthermore, increase in aging population is susceptible to dental disorders and contributes toward high prevalence of tooth loss. This has increased the demand for dental care, which in turn drives the growth of the dental intraoral camera market.

Also, there is witnessed a rise in the functionality and adaptability of these devices, and this is projected to boost the growth of the dental intraoral camera market during the forecast period. These cameras produce optical impressions quickly and accurately, create a virtual 3D model with precise measurements, and pick up even the smallest impression details with vivid colors and great accuracy. In addition, it provides the patients and dentists with fast findings and scans with diagnostic data thereby avoiding the delay in the treatment procedure. These factors have made intraoral scanners a crucial component of dental offices, hospitals, and labs while enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of numerous dental treatments, and thereby propel the growth of the market.

The global dental intraoral camera market is segmented on the basis of type, application, end user, and region. On the basis of type, the market is segregated into USB camera, fiber optic camera, wireless camera, and others. The USB camera segment dominated the market in 2021, whereas the wireless camera are expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period, owing to the added advantages of wireless camera such as easy installation, easy accessibility, less expensive, and high-quality images.

Depending on application, the market is segmented into implantology, endodontics, orthodontics, and others. The endodontics segment exhibited the highest revenue in 2021, and the implantology segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rise in dental tourism to prevail high quality treatment, to get affordable dental care, along with growing awareness regarding oral hygiene and health.

By end user, the market is categorized into hospitals, dental clinics, and others. In 2021, the dental clinic segment held the largest share of the global dental intraoral camera market in 2021, and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, due to increase in prevalence of dental disorders which demands for specialized dental care which is provided by dental clinics and also rise in number of dental clinics.

North America acquires major share of the dental intraoral camera market in 2021, due to well-developed healthcare infrastructure, high reimbursement policies and strong presence of key players. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to register highest CAGR from 2022 to 2031, owing to increase in awareness of oral hygiene and prevalence of raw materials along with suitable government policies to expand businesses.

KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY

• On the basis of type, the USB camera segment held the largest market share in 2021, whereas wireless camera segment is expected to grow at a highest CAGR during the forecast period.
• On the basis of application, the endodontics segment held the largest market share in 2021, whereas the implantology is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
• On the end user, the dental clinic segment held largest market share in 2021, and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR rate during the forecast period.
• Region wise, North America held the largest share of the dental intraoral camera market in the year 2021, whereas the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.