The key factors propelling the growth of the market is the increasing burden of oral diseases and aging population and the technological advancements in dentistry during the forecast period.

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are considered to be the most important oral health burden. Dental caries, also known as cavities, are found to be most common. The Western Cape in the South African province has the highest prevalence of dental caries among children of the age group 4 - 5, 6, 12 and 15 years while the province with the lowest prevalence is Limpopo.

Thus the consequences of untreated caries are among the most common reasons why children are hospitalized due to these infectious complications. Furthermore, untreated nursing or rampant dental caries can affect a child’s growth and general health and wellbeing.

The treatment options for edentulous patients range from conventional complete dentures to fixed implant-supported restorations of varying complexities. These treatment modes require the use of dental devices. Thus, the treatment procedures for various dental problems require extensive usage of medical devices, thereby bolstering the dental devices market. This trend is expected to drive the market, in the South Africa.

Key Market Trends

Prosthodontic Equipment is Expected to Witness Rapid Growth

In the treatment segment of the market, prosthodontic equipment is anticipated to show fastest growth over the forecast period. As prosthodontic dentistry has numerous count of tools that are used for dental corrections, there is a wide application of prosthodontic equipment seen in the market. There is an increasing demand for dental prostheses across the country, due to the rising number of people getting older.

In addition, the growth of prosthodontic equipment is increasing the attention given to the appearance, by people, making them compulsive to go for prostheses in case of dental issues.

Competitive Landscape

The market has the presence of a few smaller companies that hold a substantial share of the market. The companies present in the country are found focusing on various growth strategies, like M&A, partnerships, collaborations, geographical expansions, and new product launches to enhance their market presence.

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