Clear Aligners Global Market Report 2024

The clear aligners market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.83 billion in 2023 to $5.2 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.8%. The historical growth can be attributed to a high prevalence of malocclusions, an increasing demand for dental services in emerging markets, and favorable government initiatives.

The clear aligners market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.39 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.2%. Anticipated growth is driven by increasing dental tourism and technological advancements. Key trends include the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance dental services, replacing traditional wax molds with digital impressions, investing in dental 3D printing, and considering acquisitions, mergers, and collaborations.

The expansion of the clear aligners market is significantly influenced by the growing prevalence of dental malocclusion worldwide. Malocclusion, a dental condition characterized by misaligned teeth and improper dental arch relationships, remains a prevalent concern globally. Reports from Star Orthodontics in October 2021 indicate that approximately 56% of the global population is affected by malocclusion, with Africa recording the highest incidence at 81%. This escalating prevalence underscores the increased adoption of clear aligners for addressing misaligned teeth, fueling market growth.

An anticipated surge in the geriatric population is poised to drive the clear aligners market's advancement in the foreseeable future. The geriatric demographic, comprising individuals aged 65 and older, presents a growing market for clear aligners owing to their potential to enhance oral health, aesthetics, functionality, and comfort. Notably, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) published in October 2022 forecasts a significant demographic shift, with an estimated one in six individuals reaching the age of 60 or older by 2030 worldwide. The projected global population of individuals aged 60 and above is set to reach 2.1 billion by 2050, alongside a notable increase of 426 million individuals aged 80 or older during the same period. This demographic trend underpins the surging demand for clear aligners within the aging population segment.

Dental 3D printing stands as an emerging technology significantly impacting the clear aligners market. Its versatility within the dental industry encompasses various applications such as bridge models, surgical guides, dentures, and notably, clear aligner manufacturing. Among these applications, utilizing 3D printing for crafting clear aligners has emerged as a cost-effective and prevalent method. Presently, a majority of clear aligner manufacturers leverage 3D-printed molds for their production processes. An illustration of this advancement is seen in the collaboration between Candid and Carbon in January 2021, where Carbon's L1 printing technology was employed to fabricate 3D printed clear aligners, underscoring the technology's influence in this sector.

Key players in the clear aligners market are actively innovating their product offerings to meet the surging demand for clear aligner treatments and enhance the comfort and durability of aligner systems. The OraFit Custom Clear Dental Aligner System is a prime example of such innovation. Launched in February 2022 by Bausch Health Companies Inc., this system stands as a sophisticated solution for teeth straightening through clear aligner treatment. It features a proprietary material meticulously designed to elevate comfort, durability, and aesthetics in comparison to conventional clear aligners. The three-layer aligner system boasts enhanced comfort attributes, leveraging a material resistant to cracking and staining, ensuring a smoother finish with rounded edges. Furthermore, the OraFit system emphasizes aesthetics with its nearly invisible appearance when worn, catering to the demands of patients seeking discretion in their orthodontic treatment.

In June 2022, Spark Clear Aligners entered into a partnership with international K-pop artist Mark Tuan. This collaboration, part of Spark's 'My True Smile' campaign, aims to 'Gift Smiles' to the artist's fans. The initiative involves partnering with celebrities to raise awareness about the importance of a beautiful smile.

Major companies operating in the clear aligners market report are Align Technology Inc., Henry Schein Inc., Dentsply Sirona, Straumann Group, The 3M Company, Envista Holdings Corporation, 3Shape A/S, Argen Corporation, TP Orthodontics Inc., Great Lakes Dental Technologies, Toothsi, Robust, ezsmile, SmilePath, Rata, SLX Clear Aligners, NewSmile, Aso Aligner, Dr Clear Aligners, Star Smile, Orthodontic Solutions, Clearbite Aligners, Clove Dental, Zenyum, Wood grove Dental Surgery, Angelalign, Keen Dental, Q&M Dental Holdings, Shenzhen Midway Dental Lab Co Ltd., Alibaba, Beforedent, RYO Dental Clinic, K Line Europe, PlusDental, UK Sedation, Straight Teeth Direct, Dentelia, DB Orthodontics, Oasis Dental Care, German Dental Clinic Ltd., Colosseum Dental UK (CDUK¬), Alpha Dental Group, Portman Dental Care.

North America was the largest region in the clear aligners market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in the global clear aligners market share. The regions covered in the clear aligners market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the clear aligners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The main products in clear aligners include ceramic braces, clear aligners, and lingual braces. Clear aligners, made from materials such as polyurethane plastic, polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), are utilized by end-users such as hospitals, dental clinics, and orthodontic clinics.

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The clear aligners market consists of sales of Invisalign teen, Invisalign for adults, 3m clarity aligners, and clarity aligners. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.