DENTAL MEMBRANE AND BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTE MARKET ANALYSIS

The high cost of dental procedures is one of the major factors restraining the growth of the global dental membranes and bone graft substitutes market. Dental treatments involving surgical procedures such as dental implant placement, bone grafting, and regeneration procedures are often expensive for a large section of the population globally. These advanced procedures make use of dental membranes and bone graft substitutes which adds to the overall treatment cost. The cost of various dental membranes and bone graft substitutes depends on the type of graft material used - it ranges from natural bone grafts to synthetic and human grafts. While natural bone grafts are most commonly used due to being very similar to the patient's natural bone, they are often limited in supply and more expensive compared to other options. Xenografts derived from bovine or porcine bone tissues are also widely used but involve risks of disease transmission or immune reactions. Similarly, synthetic bone grafts have a high price tag associated with research and development investments. All these factors contribute to the increased cost burden on patients opting for dental regeneration treatments.

Market Opportunities: Developing bioresorbable membranes and grafts

Developing bioresorbable membranes and grafts could be a great opportunity in the global dental membranes and bone graft substitutes market. Bioresorbable products have several advantages over conventional non-resorbable synthetic membranes and grafts. They are naturally absorbed by the body over time as the new bone forms, thereby eliminating the need for a second surgery for their removal. This greatly improves patient compliance and experience. Bioresorbable membranes and grafts are made from polylactide and trimethylene carbonate which are of natural origin and get broken down into carbon dioxide and water which are easily absorbed by the body. As they get absorbed, they get replaced by the patient's own bone tissue. This mimics the natural bone healing process more closely compared to permanent synthetic implants. The ability of bioresorbable implants to get replaced by living bone tissue makes them a promising alternative to conventional bone grafts in several dental and craniofacial applications.