Orthodontics Market: By Equipment; By Consumable; By Geography - Forecast 2016-2021

Orthodontics is a part of the dentistry which involves treatment of irregular teeth and positioning them correctly. The word originates from Greek word ‘orthos’ which means straight and ‘dontos’ which means teeth. The Global market for orthodontics has been segmented by the equipment, consumables and region. The global orthodontics market is estimated to reach revenue of $XXm by 2021 growing at a CAGR XX% during the forecast period. Rising number of patients with malocclusions, jaw diseases, tooth decay/tooth loss, and jaw pain are driving the orthodontics market.

Equipment such as scaling unit, light cure, lasers, chairs, digital orthodontics equipment and other are considered in the report. Key consumables considered in the orthodontics market include brackets, arch wires, anchorage appliances, ligatures and others. Fixed braces holds the major share compared to removable braces due to affordability however removable braces segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the period under consideration owing to the product innovations and growing awareness regarding its benefits among consumers. Orthodontics market is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period mainly driven by technological advancements in orthodontic products, growing cosmetic dentistry industry and increasing dental tourism due to low cost treatment options.

North America is estimated to hold the major share followed by Europe and then APAC region in the global orthodontics market. APAC region is projected to witness rapid growth driven by rising population, increasing awareness among customers about advanced orthodontic treatment, increasing demand for orthodontic treatment among adolescents and rising disposable incomes in developing countries such as India and China. The U.S. is estimated to hold the largest share in the North American orthodontics market due to higher per capita income, growing public and private funding to support the dental industry. New product launches & strategic acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by major players to enhance their market share.

Sample companies profiled in this report are:
3M Company,
Align Technology, Inc.,
Henry Schein, Inc.,
Dentsply International, Inc,
American Orthodontics
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