Medical ceramics are products that are biocompatible and aid in repairing or replacing musculoskeletal hard connective tissues. The ceramic materials used for medical purposes are not the same as porcelain type ceramic materials. Medical ceramic is closely related to   extremely durable metal oxides that are primarily used in dental and orthopedic applications as implants or replacements. Ceramic material with high-purity, high-density, and fine-grained polycrystalline alumina is used for load-bearing hip prostheses. Furthermore, other bio-ceramic implants can serve as porous media to support the ingrowth of new bone tissue such as materials that bio-react with bone, or as scaffolds that are completely resorbed after establishing a template for tissue growth. The inherent brittleness of traditional ceramics has limited their ability to compete with ductile metals and polymers for technical applications like oil-free bearings in food processing equipment, aerospace turbine blades, nuclear fuel rods, lightweight armour, cutting tools. However, over the last 100 years innovative techniques in the fabrication of ceramics have led to their use as high-tech materials like zirconia. Inert bioceramic, such as ZrO2 and Al2O3, have inherently low levels of reactivity compared to other materials such as polymers and metals as well as surface reactive or bio-inert ceramics and they are expected to be non-toxic, non-allergenic, and non-carcinogenic for a life-time in a human body. Common ceramic compositions and processes include zirconia ceramics, alumina ceramics, hot isostatic pressure, injection molding technology, and ceramics in electronic devices. Some common applications of medical ceramics include: X-ray tubes, pressure sensors, dental screws and bridges, femoral head implants for hip replacement, hand tools, valves, and fillers. Increasing prevalence of joint-related diseases and dental problems had led to development of new technologies and methods.

Market Dynamics

The key players in the market are focusing on developing new ceramics to be used in various medical applications. For instance, in March 2017, CeramTec launched its newly developed dental ceramic, Zirconium Oxide Bright, at International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany. The material combines high translucency and high strength and is suitable for all dental prostheses treatments.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global medical ceramics market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2022–2030), considering 2021 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global medical ceramics market  based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include CoorsTek Medical, H.C. Starck GmbH, Tosoh Corporation, Noritake Co., Ltd., 3M ESPE, Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Ceramtec, Pl Ceramic GmbH, Lithoz, and Kyocera Corporation
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global medical ceramics market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global medical ceramic market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Medical Ceramics Market, By Material:
  • Bio-inert
    • Aluminum Oxide
    • Zirconia
    • Carbon
  • Bio-active
    • hydroxyapatite (HAP)
    • Glass and Bioglass
    • zirconia alumina composite
  • Bio-resorbable
  • Piezo Ceramics
• Global Medical Ceramics Market, By Application:
  • Surgical Implants
    • Dental Implants
    • Orthopedic Implants
    • Other Implants
  • Medical Tools and Devices
  • Prosthetics
• Global Medical Ceramics Market, By Region:
  • North America
    • By Country
      • U.S.
      • Canada
  • Latin America
    • By Country
      • Brazil
      • Mexico
      • Argentina
      • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • By Country
      • Germany
      • U.K.
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Russia
      • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • By Country
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • Australia
      • South Korea
      • ASEAN
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    • By Country
      • GCC
      • Israel
      • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    • By Region/Country
      • South Africa
      • Central Africa
      • North Africa
• Company Profiles
  • CoorsTek Medical
    • Company Highlights
    • Products Portfolio
    • Key Highlights
    • Financial Performance
    • Strategies
  • 3M ESPE
  • C. Starck GmbH
  • Tosoh Corporation
  • NORITAKE CO.,LIMITED
  • Morgan Advanced Materials plc
  • Ceramtec
  • Pl Ceramic GmbH
  • Lithoz
  • Kyocera Corporation

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.