Dental Suture Market, by Product Type (Absorbable, and non-absorbable), by material (Synthetic (Silk, Nylon, Vinyl, and Stainless Steel), and Natural (Plain Gut, and Chromic Gut)), by End User (Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Others) and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) is estimated to be valued at US$ 176.22 Million in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period (2022-2030), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Increasing number of visits of patients for dental health is expected to drive the growth of hospital segment in global dental suture market over the forecast period. For instance, according to National Center for Health Statistics 2020, percent of adults aged 18 and over with a dental visit was 63.0% in the year 2020 in the U.S.
Dental Sutures Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic:
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns in various countries across the globe have impacted the financial status of businesses across all sectors, including the private healthcare sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire supply chain of the healthcare industry, mainly due to strict lockdowns in several regions. Private healthcare is one such sectors that has been impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the dental suture market, owing to strict regulations imposed by governments. For instance, data provided by the British Dental Association shows that in July 2020, out of 2,053 dentists, only 36% were ready to resume dental practices in the United Kingdom. Even though dental services resumed soon after the pandemic was controlled, fear among the target population and care providers regarding infection was persistent, which affected the market negatively.
Dental Sutures Market: Key Developments
In March 2022, Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education, established to support international research and education within the dental field, allocated €250,000 (US$ 271,678) for grants in 2022. It is the total sum allocated for research within dentistry by Eklund Foundation in 2022.
According to data published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD. in 2020, sutures with the same additional properties such as modified antimicrobials and bioactive molecules such as DNA, drugs, antibodies, proteins, growth factors, and silver have grown to enhance the functional results of the suture. Modern sutures contain antimicrobial, drug-eluting, stem cell-seeded, and smart sutures. Smart suture includes shape memory sutures, elastic sutures, and electronic sutures.
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Moreover, the increasing prevalence of periodontal diseases is expected to drive the global dental suture market growth over the forecast period. For instance, according to data published by the World Health Organization in March 2022, severe periodontal diseases are estimated to affect around 14% of the global adult population, representing more than one billion cases worldwide.
Key Takeaways of the Dental Sutures Market:
- The dental suture market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of strategies such as expansion of facility to strengthen their position in the dental healthcare industry. For instance, in February 2020, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC., the manufacturer of dental instrument and instrument reprocessing workflows, introduced HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel, a medical equipment manufacturer.
- Among product type, the non-absorbable segment is estimated to hold a dominant position in the dental suture market over the forecast period, owing to increased research and development activities by market players. For instance, in July 2020, Aesculap, Inc., a Germany-based medical technology provider, and B. Braun Melsungen AG, a Germany-based healthcare company, initiated a collaborative clinical study to observe the efficacy and safety of its product Dafilon which is a polyamide non-absorbable dental suture. This study concluded that Dafilon is safe and effective to be used during oral surgeries.
- On the basis of region, North America is estimated to account for the largest market share in the dental suture market over the forecast period, owing to an increase in inorganic activities such as acquisitions by market players. For instance, in July 2021, OSTEOGENICS BIOMEDICAL, INC., a leader in the development of innovative dental bone grafting products, announced the acquisition of exclusive North American distribution rights for the dental suture brand, Resorba, from RESORBA Medical GmbH, a manufacturer and distributor of surgical sutures and collagen products.
- Major players operating in the dental suture market include B. Braun Melsungen AG, OSTEOGENICS BIOMEDICAL, INC., Medtronic Plc., Sutumed Corp., Katsan Medical Devices, Corza Medical, DemeTECH Corporation, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC., Lux Suturess, Assut Europe, BioHorizons, Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc, SMI, Riverpoint Medical, Dolphin Suturess, Healthium Medtech Limited, Implacore SP. Z o. o., and Orion Suturess India Pvt. Ltd.
