Global Dental Autoclave Market is estimated to be valued at USD 306.1 Mn in 2024, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.5% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Global dental autoclave market is witnessing steady growth, owing to increasing number of dental procedures globally and rising demand for sterilized dental equipment. Furthermore, advancements in autoclave technology leading to faster and more efficient sterilization can drive the market growth.
Market Dynamics:
Rising Dental Procedures - Growing geriatric population and prevalence of dental caries and other dental diseases have significantly increased the number of dental checkups and procedures worldwide. This high volume of dental treatments require better sterilization of dental instruments between each patient, and this boosts the need for dental autoclaves. Technological Advancements - Autoclave manufacturers are focusing on improving efficiency and workflow of autoclave systems. Introduction of features like faster sterilization cycles, WiFi connectivity, automated protocol selection, and others helps dentists to treat more patients in less time while ensuring instrument sterility, thus, boosting their adoption. Connected autoclaves allow for remote monitoring of sterilization records and equipment maintenance, and this boosts sales.
Rising Demand for Germ-Free and Sterile Dental Instruments is Driving the Market Growth
Global dental autoclave market is witnessing significant growth due to rising demand for sterilized dental instruments and equipment. Dental autoclaves sterilize the dental tools, equipment and surfaces to remove any germs, bacteria or other microbes to ensure dental procedures are carried out hygienically. With an increasing number of people opting for various dental treatments worldwide such as root canals, crowns, dental implants and others, the need for sterilizing dental tools and equipment has increased substantially. Dental autoclaves allow dentists to maintain a sterile environment in their clinics and follow proper sterilization protocols to prevent any risk of infection to patients. Dental autoclaves reduces the potential biological risk associated with contaminated dental instruments.
Rapid Growth in the Number of Dental Clinics and Hospitals is Driving the Market Growth
Dental autoclave market growth is driven by i increasing number of dental clinics, hospitals and practitioners globally. More people are now aware about importance of oral hygiene and care, has and this has boosted demand for dental services. This encouraged many private dental practices and hospitals to open new facilities or expand their existing infrastructure. Growing dental healthcare industry has led to higher procurement of dental equipment including autoclaves to sterilize instruments routinely. Their increasing purchase is necessary to adhere to stringent sterilization regulations and guidelines laid down by various medical organizations and regulatory bodies around the world.
High Cost of Advanced Dental Autoclaves Hampers the Market Growth
One of the major restraints affecting the dental autoclave market is high cost associated with advanced autoclave devices with new technologies. Basic table-top autoclaves cost between US$ 2000 to US$ 5000, however, sophisticated autoclaves with advanced features can cost over US$ 10,000. The high expenditure deters many small and medium dental clinics from investing in expensive autoclaves, especially in price-sensitive developing regions. This poses a major challenge to autoclave manufacturers to develop affordable options without compromising on functionalities. The high initial investment restricts faster replacement of outdated autoclaves with new ones, thus, restricting the market growth.
Strong Competition from Refurbished and Rental Autoclaves Curtails Demand
Global dental autoclave market faces competition from refurbished and rental autoclave offerings which provide cheaper alternatives. Third-party refurbishing companies buy old autoclaves, providing them cosmetic and functional overhaul and resell them at significantly lower prices than new autoclaves. Autoclave rental services allow dental facilities flexible short-term use of devices without heavy capital investment. This diminishes the demand for new autoclaves and restricts the potential recurring customer base for autoclave manufacturers. It poses competition for high-value autoclave segments and hampers the efforts of companies to gain higher market shares.
Rising Medical Tourism Creates Huge Opportunities in Developing Markets
Developing economies with growing medical tourism industries like India, Thailand, Mexico and Malaysia provide huge opportunities for autoclave manufacturers. An increasing number of international patients travel to these low-cost countries for various dental treatments and cosmetic procedures. This has encouraged investments into improving their dental healthcare infrastructure. Since medical tourists demand high safety and hygiene standards, hospitals and clinics focus on installing advanced sterilization equipment. It boosts demand for high-quality autoclaves to sterilize instruments used for diverse dental procedures performed on international patients. Autoclave suppliers can tap into the rising need from expanding medical tourism sector across developing world.
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Key Development
- In January 2023, W&H Impex, Inc., a medical technology company, launched the new lexa plus sterilizer in North America. The new Lexa Plus sterilizer is a pre-vacuum, Class B sterilizer for the North American market. It provides more capacity, energy-saving fast cycles, automatic water filling, connectivity and traceability options offering full protection for doctors and their patients.
- In October 2020, Dentsply Sirona, a manufacturer of dental products, launched DAC Universal S dental autoclave. The new addition to the DAC Universal family allows dental professionals to process instruments automatically in just one cycle and comes with a complete sterilization function.
Key Players: Dentsply Sirona, Midmark Corporation, Getinge AB, Biobase Biodusty(Shandong), Co., Ltd., MELAG Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG,COLTENE Group, Euronda SpA, Tuttnauer, Shinva Medical Instrument Co. Ltd., Infitek Co., Ltd., Central Dental Ltd, APOZA ENTERPRISE CO., LTD., Tenko Medical, Tau Stril, Prestige Medical
