Global Markets for Dental Consumables and Prosthetics

Report Highlights

The overall value of the global dental consumables and prosthetics market was worth $15.9 billion in 2010, up from $15.7 billion in 2009.  The market is estimated to reach $18.5 billion in 2015, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% over the forecast period.

Report Scope

This BCC Research report is designed to be a helpful business tool that provides a thorough evaluation of the market for dental consumables.  The geographic scope of this study is global with emphasis focused on the U.S., as well as special segments on select geographic regions.  The report identifies markets in the general segments of preventive, treatment and restorative/cosmetic consumables.  Each market segment discussion provides detailed information based on product categories, uses of products, forecasts, and competitive analyses.

The dental consumables market encompasses four general market segments:

• General dental supplies
• Preventive materials and supplies
• Treatment materials and supplies
• Restorative and cosmetic supplies, materials, and prosthetics

The following products are included within each segment:

• General dental supplies
  • Cotton sponges, rolls, and tips
  • Disposable tips and covers
  • Patient bibs and other paper operatory products
  • Anesthetics (topical and injectable)
  • Imaging materials, x-ray films, mounts, and digital supplies
• Preventive materials and supplies
  • Fluoride and related materials
  • Temporary sealants and fillings
  • Oral rinses
  • Cleaning agents and materials
  • Disclosing agents
• Treatment materials and supplies
  • Filling materials
  • Filling supplies and accessories
  • Endodontic materials and supplies
  • Finishing materials and supplies
• Restorative and cosmetic supplies, materials, and prosthetics
• Dental prosthetics
• Impression materials
• Cements, liners, and bases
• Tissue and bone regeneration materials
• Bleaching supplies

Analyst Credentials

Melissa Elder is an experienced healthcare market analyst specializing in prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and emerging healthcare technologies.  Ms. Elder has nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in market research for the past 14 years.  This experience has given her substantial insight into pharmaceutical market analysis.  Her work in the medical community, including emergency room medical training and healthcare information system coordination, has enhanced her ability to provide insight into many healthcare markets.