Market Trends of Mexico Dental Devices Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Mexico Dental Devices Market according to our research experts:
Prosthodontic Segment Expected to Witness Growth
The prosthodontic segment is expected to witness significant growth in the Mexican dental devices market over the forecast period owing to the higher adoption of prosthetics, the presence of a well-established healthcare system, and reimbursement policies.
As prosthodontic dentistry has a wide range of tools used for dental corrections, there is a massive application of prosthodontic equipment. There is an increasing demand for dental prostheses across developing and developed nations due to the rising number of older adults. As per an article published in the International Dental Journal in October 2021, more than half of the population has at least one missing tooth in Mexico. The number of missing teeth is higher in individuals with diabetes and unhealthy habits such as smoking. This is anticipated to increase the demand for prosthodontics, propelling the market growth.
The rising geriatric population is more prone to develop periodontal diseases, which slowly wear down the supporting tissues in the mouth, often leading to tooth loss. This is expected to increase the demand for artificial teeth, propelling the market growth. According to an article published in PLOS One in July 2021, about 1 in 5 adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth. As per the same source, the prevalence of complete tooth loss was more common among the population aged 75 years and older. According to the 2022 statistics published by the UNPF, about 67% of the people in Mexico were aged 15-64 in 2022, while 8% of the population was 65 years and above.
Therefore, the studied segment is expected to grow over the forecast period due to the aforementioned factors, such as the rising prevalence of periodontal diseases coupled with the increasing geriatric population in the country.
Crowns and Bridges Segment Expected to Own Significant Market Share
The dental crowns and bridges segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the factors such as the increasing burden of dental diseases and tooth loss among the population, along with the rising advancements in dental device technology.
A dental crown covers the damaged tooth, restores its shape, size, and strength, and improves its overall appearance. A dental bridge fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Two or more crowns are used as a bridge to cover the teeth on either side of the gap. After examining each tooth, the dentist takes an impression of each tooth to create a precise mold for the crown or bridge.
Some emerging advanced technologies include computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) to develop dental crowns and implants, shorter waiting periods, and minimized outsourcing costs. These benefits are expected to increase its adoption in the dental industry, propelling the market growth. According to an article published in NCBI in August 2021, ceramics are now primarily used in dental implant dentistry to restore lost teeth. There is a rising demand for dentistry and tooth color restorations. Bi-layered ceramic restorations are preferred because of their propensity to resemble the structure of human enamel and dentine. They also ensure fracture resistance. There is also an increasing trend for aesthetic procedures for teeth among adults and the elderly population in the country.
Therefore, the emerging advanced technology for developing crowns and bridges and increasing tooth problems, such as cavities and tooth loss, are expected to increase segment growth over the forecast period.
