Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Global Dental Crowns and Bridges Market 2014-2018



Dental crowns and tooth bridges are prosthetic devices used to restore teeth shape, size, strength and improve the appearance. Most crown and bridges are made up of porcelain or ceramic material that can be matched to the color of the teeth. Other materials include titanium, gold, acrylic and metal alloys. These are mounted or cemented onto existing teeth or implants, which can only be removed by a dentist.

Analysts forecast the Global Dental Crowns and Bridges market to grow at a CAGR of 7.50 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The Report recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Dental Crown and Bridges Market: 3M, Dentsply International, Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Nobel Biocare Holdings AG, Straumann and Zimmer Holdings.

Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: BioHorizons, Biomet 3i, Camlog Holding (subsidiary of Henry Schein Canada), GC, Heraeus Holding, MIS Implants Technologies, Osstem Implant and Sweden & Martina

The Global Dental Crowns and Bridges market is expected to witness fast growth because of the introduction of computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing technology, which enables the production of remarkably accurate dental prostheses.


Covered in this Report
This report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the Global Dental Crowns and Bridges market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, this report considers the revenue generated from dental crowns and bridges. Further, the report also considers the revenue generated from the use of ceramic and metal in dental restoration. The Global Dental Crowns and Bridges market is segmented as follows:
  • Dental Crowns
  • Dental Bridges

Further, the market is sub-categorized based on the type of material:
  • Ceramic
  • Metal

Global Dental Crowns and Bridges market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Dental Crowns and Bridges market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.


According to the report, the rising edentulous population among older adults is a major driver in the market. As a person ages, the incidence of dental disorders also increases, resulting in a demand for dental crowns and bridges. Other causes of loss of teeth in all age groups include poor oral health and periodontal disease.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges is the economic slowdown which has led to high unemployment and low growth having a negative effect on the Global Dental market generally.