MARKET OVERVIEW - EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET
Clear aligners are made from biocompatible resin splint, and they appear to be transparent. Aligners enforce calibrated pressure to transport enamel from one function to another, scaring the frame to conform to bone remodeling. Clear aligners are transparent orthodontic appliances that are used to straighten crooked or misaligned teeth. Aligners apply a coordinated force to move teeth from one position to another, adapting the body to bone remodeling. Each aligner set is a custom 3D printed tooth model created to place your teeth in the desired position. Every aligner tray can be used for up to two weeks. After that, a person needs to change them for a new tray. This would lead to a reduction in the number of visits to the dentist, generally once every six to eight weeks.
MARKET DRIVERS
Clear aligners offer various advantages such as flexibility, improved maintainability that pave new growth avenues for the clear aligner market. The prevalence of dental diseases is increasing day by day as more people are diagnosed with them and many cases of oral and dental diseases occur in developed countries. According to the global Oral Health Status Report 2022, it is estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with 3 out of 4 people affected living in middle-income countries. Globally, an estimated 2 billion people suffer from caries of the permanent teeth and 514 million children suffer from caries of the primary teeth. Severe periodontal diseases are the 11th most prevalent disease and may result in tooth loss. In European countries, including the Netherlands and Belgium, 5-20% and up to 40% of older people are suffering from periodontal diseases, around 30% of geriatric patients of age 65-74 years have no natural teeth which reduces their function and quality of life. Further, in Europe, the increased number of patients with malocclusions, technological developments in dental care, and the rising demand for personalized clear aligners.
MARKET OPPORTUNITY
The rising incidence of crooked teeth among teenagers has increased the use of clear aligners, which is providing opportunities for the market. Also, the demand for clear aligners increased as more people opted for them because they required doctor's appointments than traditional braces and wires. All these factors are expected to provide an opportunity for the market. Furthermore, online service providers offering clear aligner treatment packages are driving the rapid expansion of the clear aligner industry in Europe and is providing an ample opportunity for the clear aligner market.
MARKET RESTRAINT
Despite the increasing adoption of these products, some strong limiting factors are responsible for restraining the market’s growth. Increasing competition from direct-to customer companies is hindering the growth of the clear aligner market.
MARKET GROWTH CHALLENGES
Low awareness of the importance of oral care in general among the population is a major factor challenging in the market. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the market as the majority of elective dental procedures have been delayed due to the imposed lockdowns. These factors are expected to pose challenges in Europe's clear aligners market.
CUMULATIVE GROWTH ANALYSIS
The report provides in-depth analysis of the European clear aligner market, market size, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period of 2023-2029, considering 2022 as the base year. The prevalence of dental disease is increasing day by day as more people are diagnosed with dental problems and there are many cases of oral and dental problems across the region. It is fueling the growth of the market and is expected to witness growth at a specific CAGR from 2023-2029.
EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET SEGMENTAL OVERVIEW
The Europe clear aligner market comprises of different market segment like age, material type, end-user and country.
EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET BY AGE
By age, the Europe clear aligner include key segment of
The adult segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. In the year 2022, the adults segment accounted for around 61.2% share. The growing prevalence of malocclusion occurrence among adults. Europe has the second-highest number of cases of malocclusion. The prevalence of malocclusion in Europe is around 72%. Thus, the adult population is increasingly concerned about their teeth. For instance, according to the British Association of Orthodontists, growing awareness of adult orthodontics and the influence of celebrities and bloggers have led to more adult patients opting for clear aligners by orthodontists.
The teen segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Teens prefer clear aligner over all other orthodontic solutions on the market. Malocclusion is extremely common in teenagers too; around 80.2 percent of girls and 78.4 percent of boys have this issue.
EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET BY MATERIAL TYPE
By material type, the Europe clear aligner include key segment of
- Polyurethane
- plastic polyethylene
- Terephthalate Glycol
The polyurethane segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. Polyurethane offers great benefits when used as part of an aligner. Due to its wide range of properties, it can be used for both hard and soft parts. This material allows us to create products that are strong enough to pull teeth into alignment. At the same time, the material is very soft, which makes it comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET BY MATERIAL TYPE
By material type, the Europe clear aligner include key segment of
- Hospitals
- Dental and Orthodontic
- Clinics
The dental and orthodontic segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. Increased public awareness of dentistry, increased prevalence of tooth decay and other periodontal diseases, technological developments in dentistry, high demand for cosmetic and laser dentistry. Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental disease fall under dental services provided by dentists and dental professionals. The majority of dental patients visit private dental clinics because of their cost effectiveness and availability of specialists and technologically advanced equipment.
EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET BY COUNTRY
By geography, the Europe clear aligner includes key segment of
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest Of Europe
The German region is expected to dominate the European clear aligner market over the projected time period due to the increased awareness regarding the technological sophistication of these products for treating misaligned teeth and the rising adoption of these products by teenagers in the region. Further, the growing dental tourism in Europe is expected to provide an opportunity for the market. For instance, Hungary has emerged as the top destination in Europe for dental tourism with around 7,000 visitors every year. The low price of these procedures is a key factor attributed to this growth. For example, a root canal treatment in the US starts at $550, but in Hungary it only costs about $69. Zirconium crowns cost over $1,250 in the United States, but only $440 in Hungary.
COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS ON EUROPE CLEAR ALIGNERS MARKET
The COVID-19 outbreak has slowed the growth of the market in the region and is expected to negatively impact the growth of the market. The pandemic has put a strain on health systems. During this time, health care facilities and healthcare professionals have been instructed to stop performing dental procedures and medical examinations to slow the spread of the disease and preserve health care for COVID-19 patients. In European countries, density procedures are delayed. According to the National Health Service (NHS), it estimates that 64% of surgeries were postponed in 2020 and more than half of follow-up appointments were postponed. These factors are expected to have a significant impact on the European clear aligner market during the forecast period. Also, manufacturers are experiencing higher prices and potential raw material shortages due to supply constraints. A decline in imports due to global trade disruption has led to a growing shortage of clear aligners, which has led to a significant increase in clear aligner prices. Pandemic has eased somewhat, which will recover the clear aligner market.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS
The competitive landscape analysis of the Europe clear aligner market is primarily focused on expanding the growth of the Europe clear aligner market with new product innovation, business expansion, and the increasing presence of a range of manufacturers operating in the market has led to growing demand for the market. Besides, the market offers a range of products to fulfil the required demand of consumers, which is further contributing to healthy growth in the market.
The key players studied in market are
- 3M
- Danaher
- Dentsply Sirona
- henry schein
- Aline technology Inc
- TP Orthodentics
- K Line Europe GMBH
- DENTAURUM
- SCHEU Dental
- Orthocaps
RECENT DEVELOPMENT
JULY 2021: - UK Dental Group plans to open 400 franchise clinics across the country in three years. Additional clinics are designed to reduce wait times and discourage patients from traveling abroad for dental care.
