The global market for clear aligners is anticipated to expand over the course of the projected period as a result of the rising incidence or prevalence of dental issues like crooked teeth, malocclusion, and others. For instance, according to an article published in the open access European Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in June 2020, malocclusion prevalence was expected to be 56% globally in 2019 with the highest incidence in Africa (81%) and Europe (72%), followed by the Americas (53%) and Asia (48%). One of the most prevalent dental conditions is malocclusion, in which the upper and lower teeth do not line up when the mouth is closed. Braces, clear aligners, and other orthodontic devices are frequently used to address malocclusion. During the course of the forecast period, market expansion is anticipated to be driven by rising research and development efforts for the launch of technologically sophisticated clear aligners. The market's leading competitors are concentrating on getting regulatory approval for their clear aligners, which is anticipated to fuel market expansion over the forecast period.
Coherent Market Insights estimates that in 2022, the market for Clear Aligners is anticipated to reach a value of US$ 3,922.7 million and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 17.0% during that time (2022-2030).
Key Leaders in the Clear Aligners Industry:
1. Align Technology, Inc.
Its main office is in Tempe, Arizona, where it was established in 1997. The company produces its scanners in Israel and China and its aligners in Juarez, Mexico. The business is well known for its Invisalign technology, which uses clear aligners to straighten teeth. Align Technologies revealed that it had signed a binding contract to buy exocad Global Holdings for about $418.7 million in March 2020.
2. DynaFlex
The business was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Lake Saint Louis in Missouri, USA. DynaFlex is a reputable market leader in the fields of dental sleep medicine, 3D digital services, and orthodontic materials and appliances. The business offers dental metals, alloys, amalgams, and other supplies in addition to prosthetic teeth.
3. Dentsply Sirona, Inc.,
The business was established in 1899 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. It develops and produces speciality and laboratory dental supply products. It is an industry leader in anaesthetics, plaque and gum disease prophylaxis, and tooth polishers. Dentsply Sirona unveiled new digital dental solutions at DS World 2022 in Las Vegas that, starting on September 15, 2022, will enable long-term practise expansion by enhancing productivity.
4. SmileDirectClub
The business was established in 2014 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Dental equipment is designed and produced by SmileDirectClub, LLC. The company offers braces and invisible aligners to straighten teeth. On April 28, 2020, SmileDirectClub received a business-model patent for the method of producing plastic aligners for clients.s
5. Straumann Group
The firm was founded in 1954 and has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Dental implants are manufactured by Straumann Group, a specialist in related technology. Dental implants and clear aligners are manufactured and supplied by the company for use in replacement, restorative, orthodontic, and preventative dentistry. In May 2022, Straumann Group purchased PlusDental, a medical professional-led provider of clear-aligner treatment options in Europe.
6. Danaher
The business was established in 1969, and its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. The business develops, produces, and sells industrial, commercial, professional, and medical goods and services. The biopharma branch of General Electric Life Sciences was purchased by Danaher for $21.4 billion in March 2020, and the company was given the name Cytiva.
7. Henry Schein, Inc
The business was established in 1932 and its headquarters are located in Melville, New York, United States. Henry Schein Inc. (Henry Schein) is a provider of dental and medical professionals with healthcare goods and services. Henry Schein purchased dental distributor Condor Dental in July 2022. Henry Schein announced a contribution of medical supplies to the Howard University of Dentistry and the Meharry Medical Faculty of Dentistry in May 2022.
Definition: Clear aligners are orthodontic appliances that are a clear plastic alternative to dental braces that are used to straighten teeth. The effectiveness of clear aligners has changed, making evaluation challenging.
