Endodontic Files Market Expected to Reach $517.7 Million by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Endodontic Files Market" The endodontic files market size was valued at $283.51 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $517.7 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2023 to 2032. This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current endodontic files market trends, estimations, and dynamics of the endodontic files market analysis from 2022 to 2032 to identify the prevailing endodontic files market opportunity.

Rise in cases of untreated tooth decay and surge in number of root canal therapy have boosted the demand for endodontic files, which acts as the key driving force of the global endodontic files market share. For instance, according to the Express Dentist—a provider of dental referral services—roughly 25% of adults in the U.S. had untreated tooth decay in 2022. Thus, rise in cases of untreated tooth decay increases the need for root canal therapy to remove the infected or damaged pulp, which requires the use of endodontic files.  

In addition, the availability of dental insurance coverage or reimbursement for endodontic procedures positively impacts the demand for endodontic files. Accessible insurance coverage encourages individuals to seek necessary dental treatments, including root canal therapy, thereby driving the growth of endodontic files market size. Moreover, rotary files rotate rapidly, which facilitates faster and more efficient cleaning and shaping of root canal. Thus, multiple benefits associated with endodontic files significantly support the market growth. Advancements in endodontic file technology, such as the development of nickel–titanium alloy files and rotary file systems, have improved the efficiency and outcomes of root canal therapy.  

 These advancements have increased the adoption of endodontic files among dental professionals, thereby driving the growth of endodontic files market share. For instance, Dentsply Sirona Inc., a leading manufacturer in the dental industry, developed a product line called WaveOne Gold, which represents a significant advancement in endodontic file technology. WaveOne Gold is a rotary file system that utilizes a single-file technique, simplifying the root canal treatment process and enhancing clinical efficiency. It is made from a unique heat-treated alloy, allowing the files to be more flexible and resistant to cyclic fatigue, a common cause of file separation during treatment. Such advancements notably contribute toward the market growth.   

Furthermore, rise in geriatric population foster the growth of the market. This is attributed to the increased susceptibility to dental problems among older individuals and their proactive approach toward oral health, which foster the demand for root canal procedures, leading to a corresponding increase in demand for endodontic files.

Moreover, increase in awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and management of oral diseases have contributed to the growth of the endodontic files market. As people become more aware of the importance of maintaining good oral health, they are more likely to seek out dental care services, including regular checkups and various treatments such as root canal treatment. Thus, increase in awareness about the importance of oral health augments the market growth.  

Depending on product, the market is classified into nickel–titanium endodontic file and stainless-steel endodontic file. The stainless-steel endodontic file segment contributed the largest share in 2022 owing to high adoption of stainless steel-based endodontic files as they have higher fracture resistance and less prone to breakage during the root canal procedure. In addition, rise in the number of key players offering stainless steel endodontic file fuels the growth of the segment.  

However, the nickel–titanium endodontic file segment is expected to register highest CAGR during the endodontic files market forecast period owing to rise in demand for nickel–titanium endodontic file as they offer several advantages such as increased flexibility and resistance to torsional stress. On the basis of type, the market is bifurcated into manual and rotary.

The manual segment accounted for the largest share in 2022 due to rise in adoption of manual files as they have lower risk of file separation and instrument fracture compared to rotary systems. However, the rotary segment is expected to register highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to rise in demand for rotary files due to their efficiency and effectiveness in removing debris and shaping the canals compared to traditional hand files. 

By end user, the endodontic files industry is categorized into hospitals, dental clinics, and others. The dental clinics segment dominated the market in 2022 and is also expected to register highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to rise in adoption of endodontic files such as manual and rotary files for root canal treatment, surge in availability of advanced endodontic files, and increase in dental procedures.  

Region wise, North America was the largest shareholder in the global endodontic files industry in 2022 owing to easy availability of products for treatment, well-developed healthcare infrastructure, and rise in prevalence of dental disorders such as tooth decay. In addition, higher health awareness regarding oral health drives the market growth in this region. However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to rise in prevalence of geriatric population with increase in need of dental procedures, surge in root canal treatments, and rise in awareness regarding oral health.  

Key findings of the study 

• By product, stainless steel endodontic file segment was largest contributor to the market in 2022.  

• By type, the manual segment largest contributor to the market in 2022.   

• By end user, the dental clinics segment dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR during the forecast period.  

• Region wise, North America generated the largest revenue in 2022. However, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.