Saudi Arabia Dental Devices Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Saudi Arabia Dental Devices Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The Saudi Arabia dental devices market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.15% over the forecast period (2022-2027).

The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the market studied. The healthcare market was disrupted initially following the strict lockdowns and shutdowns in Saudi Arabia. Major companies witnessed a loss in terms of revenue during the beginning of the pandemic. However, this market's downfall is estimated to be temporary because people needed root canals and other emergency procedures during the lockdown, as well as practices adapted to the pandemic situation quickly by safely providing emergency services. According to the article “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study” published in October 2021, 50% of the participants of the survey continued their treatment during the pandemic by following limitations set by the Arab government. Additionally, as per the same source, a very small percentage of dental clinics were closed permanently in Saudi Arabia during the pandemic. Thus, such studies show that the pandemic has profound impact on the market studied.

Factors such as the increasing burden of oral diseases and the aging population in Saudi Arabia, technological advancements in dentistry, and an inclination toward the use of minimally invasive procedures are propelling the growth of the market studied. For instance, according to HelpAge International and United Nations Population Fund 2020 estimated statistics, Saudi Arabia is going through a demographic transition, and the number of persons aged 60 or more is expected to increase five-fold between 2020 to 2050 from 2 million (5.9% of the total population) to 10.5 million (23.7%). In addition, the data published by MIT Technology Review in June 2022 shows that people living in the Gulf states are aging faster biologically; also, the article stated that the population of Saudi Arabia population is aging at an accelerated rate. Thus, the statistics collectively show that the population of Saudi Arabia is increasing. The older population is more frequently affected by tooth decay, tooth loss, and other dental disorders which require frequent dental visits. This is expected to create demand for the availability of advanced dental devices in the country. Thus, is predicted to drive the studied market growth.

Furthermore, government authorities are collaborating with various companies to enhance the awareness of dental and oral health, by conducting and initiating campaigns and forums in the country. Laser technology is one of the many dental trends that is gaining immense popularity in the field for a variety of reasons. Strategic activities and product approvals are also major factors that are driving the dental devices market in Saudi Arabia. For instance, in October 2021, the Saudi Food and Drug Administration approved Prevest DenPro products and devices which includes a portfolio of 100 products.

In addition, Saudi hosts a lot of technological events, conferences, and workshops to exchange, develop, educate, and provide information/build expertise to its scientific community and industries. For instance, in the field of dentistry, in January 2020, the SIDC 2020 (The Saudi Dental Conference, Riyadh) was organized as a trade and knowledge-sharing platform, to deliver the latest technologies, cutting-edge research, and dentistry techniques to meet the growing demands for the technology advancements in the world of dental science. Overall, the market studied has been observing steady growth over the past decade.

Moreover, increasing dental disorders among the target population in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to drive demand for devices that are used for dental treatment. For instance, the article “Dental caries in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review” published in July 2021 stated that when the survey was conducted among the population in Saudi Arabia, the dental caries proportion level ranged from 0.05 to 0.99 and from 0.21 to 1.00 for permanent and primary teeth. And the study concluded that the prevalence of dental caries in the country is high. This prevalent condition requires dental treatments and is anticipated to create demand for dental devices in the country. Thereby contributing to the market growth. Therefore, owing to the factors mentioned above the market studied is anticipated to witness growth over the forecast period.

The branch of dentistry that specializes in dental prostheses is called prosthodontics, commonly known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry. There is an increasing demand for dental prostheses in Saudi Arabia due to the rising number of older people. This is expected to drive segment growth over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the dental associations have defined prosthodontics as the dental specialty relating to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, appearance, comfort, and health of patients, with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. The prosthodontic treatments majorly include procedures, like Porcelain Veneers, Crowns, Dental Implants, Fixed Bridges, Dentures, et. A research article “Prevalence of Prosthodontics and Associated Complications: A Cross-Sectional Study” Published in December 2020 stated that when a cross-sectional survey was conducted by researchers among 1005 individuals in Saudi Arabia it was found that the common type of prosthodontics used was the fixed prosthodontics and majority of those who have done prosthodontics didn’t suffer any associated complications. Thus, the less complication associated with the procedures is anticipated to drive the segment growth.

Currently, there is an increased demand for removable-prosthodontic devices in the Saudi Arabian market. The new techniques are overpowering the traditional methods in a way that can help laboratories and clinicians provide functional and aesthetic restorations that offer a high value to the patients. As per the article “The Relationship between Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Problems: A Systematic Review” published in August 2021, removable prosthodontics, the dental device can be removed for cleaning, and removable prosthodontic appliances are commonly used, especially in developing countries like in Saudi Arabia. Thus, this is expected to boost segment growth.

Moreover, according to the article “Factors affecting patients’ behaviors toward prosthodontic treatment needs in Saudi Arabia” published in December 2021, even though prosthodontics is costly as compared to other procedures there is increasing use of prosthodontics in Saudi Arabia irrespective of age and gender, and the economic status of the target population seems to be the major driving factors that have potential influence on individuals’ intention and behaviors towards their needs of prosthodontics treatment. This is majorly attributed to the increasing focus of the general population on facial aesthetics. This is also contributing to segment growth. Hence, all these mentioned factors are driving the segment growth, which is likely to drive the overall market growth.

The competitive landscape of the Saudi Arabia dental devices market includes business overview, financials, products and strategies, and recent developments. Many global players in the dental devices market are present in Saudi Arabia. This factor has made the region moderately competitive and some of the key market players in the country are Dentsply Sirona, Zimmer Biomet, and DentiumUSA are other prominent players in the region.

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