U.S. Dental Membrane and Bone Graft Substitutes Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to hamper growth of the U.S. dental membrane and bone graft substitutes market during the forecast period. According to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Weekly Epidemiological Update by the World Health Organization, over 43 million cases and 0.69 million deaths due to coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported up till September 23, 2021, across the U.S.
Furthermore, the decrease in patients visiting dental clinics is a major challenge faced during the pandemic. For instance, according to the report published by the American Dental Association (ADA), April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the dental care industry in the U.S. Over three-fourths of dental practices in the U.S. saw only emergency patients, and another 18% were completely closed. Moreover, according to the same source, the vast majority of dentists reported that their total collection volume was less than 5% of what is typical. Moreover, according to ADA's analysis, there was a 66% reduction in the U.S. dental spending in 2020 compared to pre-pandemic projections, which could lead to 32% reduction of dental spending in 2021.
U.S. Dental Membrane and Bone Graft Substitutes Market: Restraint
The high cost of dental membranes and bone grafts is expected to impede the U.S. dental membranes and bone graft substitutes market growth over the forecast period. The cost of a bone graft can vary substantially depending on the case and the condition of the patient’s jawbone. The typical costs associated with simple bone grafting for dental purposes using synthetic bone can cost between US$ 300 and US$ 800 for a single implant area.
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