Dental X-ray technology uses a small electronic sensor placed in the mouth to capture an image, which can be called up instantly on a computer screen. Radiographs (x-ray pictures) allow dentists to diagnose and treat problems not yet visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses and abnormal growths. Furthermore, when digital x-rays first became available about 20 years ago, they immediately offered a host of advantages over traditional x-ray films, which require chemical processing. Most importantly, a major advantage of using digital technology is that they cut the amount of radiation exposure to the dental patient by as much as 90% and still provide good image quality. Owing to the advantages and high prevalence of oral diseases, the dental x-ray market is likely to gain traction over the coming decade.
The dental X-ray market is growing significantly, owing to the factors such as increasing number of dental disorders, growing demand for cosmetic dentistry and advancement in technology. However, high cost of dental X-ray imaging systems is one of the factors hampering the growth of the market. Besides, growing medical tourism in various developing countries is the major opportunity which can grow the dental X-ray market in forecast period.
The dental X-ray market is classified by product, type, application, end user and geography.
The products discussed in the dental X-ray market are digital X-ray systems and analog X-ray systems. Digital radiography is a type of X-ray imaging that uses digital X-ray sensors to replace traditional photographic X-ray film, producing enhanced computer images of teeth, gums, and other oral structures and conditions.
Based on type, the dental X-ray market is segmented into extraoral X-ray systems, intraoral X-ray systems and hybrid X-ray systems. The extraoral X-ray systems segment is classified into panoramic/cephalometric systems and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems. Furthermore, intraoral X-ray systems are bifurcated into digital sensors and photostimulable phosphor (PSP) systems. Hybrid X-ray systems are on high demand owing to advantages in technologies such as minimum exposure to radiation, lower price of these systems as compared to high-end digital panoramic/cephalometric units and technological advancements and rapid digitization in dentistry.
The applications of the dental X-ray market is segmented into diagnostic, therapeutic, cosmetic and forensic. In therapeutics, dental X-ray imaging is used widely in restorative treatments such as caries treatment, direct & indirect teeth restoration and root treatment. Owing to digitization in dentistry and technological advancements in dental imaging systems, restorative dentistry has undergone significant changes over the years.
On the basis of end user, the market is segmented into dental hospitals & clinics, dental academic and research institutes and forensic laboratories. Dental X-ray imaging helps criminal detection and forensic dentistry departments to identify suspects based on their dental evidence. These departments use digital dental images to identify the human remains found on the site of crime; examine the extent of abuse in case of children, women, and elder victims; and assess the intensity in case of bite injury.
Geographically, the global dental X-ray market is diversified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world. North America region dominated the dental X-ray market in the 2018, owing to the technological advancements, the shift from analogue to digital systems and the rising incidence of dental disorders among children and young adults in the region.
The key players operating in the dental X-ray market are Danaher Corporation, Carestream Health, Inc. (Subsidiary of Onex Corporation), Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., Planmeca OY, Vatech Co. Ltd., LED Medical Diagnostics Inc., The Yoshida Dental Mfg. Co. Ltd., Air Techniques, Inc., Midmark Corporation and Cefla S.C. New product launches, research and development and mergers & acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by market players to ensure their growth in the market.
September 2017: Vatech officially launched the PaX-i Insight, the next generation of panoramic technology. PaX-i Insight aims to deliver an astonishing feature of adding depths to a panoramic image
February 2016: Sirona Dental Inc. (U.S.) merged with Dentsply International (U.S.) to form Dentsply Sirona Inc. This merger combined Dentsply’s consumables platform with Sirona’s technology and equipment to offer a broad range of products and integrated solutions for dentistry procedures, such as implantology, endodontics, and orthodontics
March 2015: SOREDEX launched CRANEX 3Dx, a high-quality imaging system with panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam CT imaging programs. In addition, CRANEX 3Dx is integrated with five FOVs (Fields of View) which enable accurate 3D imaging
The dental X-ray market is classified by product, type, application, end user and geography. The products discussed in the dental X-ray market are digital X-ray systems and analog X-ray systems. Digital radiography is a type of X-ray imaging that uses digital X-ray sensors to replace traditional photographic X-ray film, producing enhanced computer images of teeth, gums, and other oral structures and conditions.
Based on type, the dental X-ray market is segmented into extraoral X-ray systems, intraoral X-ray systems and hybrid X-ray systems. Hybrid X-ray systems are on high demand owing to advantages of hybrid systems such as minimum exposure to radiation, lower price of these systems as compared to high-end digital panoramic/cephalometric units and technological advancements and rapid digitization in dentistry.
The applications of the dental X-ray market is segmented into Diagnostic, Therapeutic, Cosmetic and Forensic. In therapeutics, dental X-ray imaging is used widely in restorative treatments such as caries treatment, direct & indirect teeth restoration and root treatment. Owing to digitization in dentistry and technological advancements in dental imaging systems, restorative dentistry has undergone significant changes over the years.
On the basis of end use, the market is segmented into dental hospitals & clinics, dental academic and research institutes and forensic laboratories. Dental X-ray imaging helps criminal detection and forensic dentistry departments to identify suspects based on their dental evidence. These departments use digital dental images to identify the human remains found on the site of crime; examine the extent of abuse in case of children, women, and elder victims; and assess the intensity in case of bite injury.
Geographically, the global dental X-ray market is diversified into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world. The North America region dominated the dental X-ray market in the 2018, owing to the technological advancements, the shift from analogue to digital systems and the rising incidence of dental disorders among children and young adults in the region.
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