Dental Contouring Market Growth & Trends

The global dental contouring market size is expected to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2022 to 2030. Dental contouring, also known as odontoblasts or teeth reshaping, is a cost-effective and painless method to fix many dental ailments such as chipping of the teeth, jagged teeth, and minor misalignment. The market is driven by factors such as low cost of treatment, outpatient service, no downtime, and the ability to cater to cosmetic complaints that are easy to fix.

The market is growing owing to the increasing prevalence of dental trauma and fractures, increasing demand for contact sports, the rising importance of dental cosmetic treatments, and aesthetic consciousness among the population. As per the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Association of Endodontists, the incidence of traumatic dental injuries in the U.S. is 1%-3%, and the prevalence is around 20%-30% annually. The annual cost of treatment is the U.S. $2-$5 million per 1 million inhabitants.

Increasing technological advancement in the instruments most frequently used in dental contouring treatments such as dental drills and burs is expected to further boost the market growth. The onset of the pandemic adversely affected many dental services and clinics globally in 2020. However, the market witnessed high revenue growth in 2021 as dental clinics resumed operations and the willingness of patients to opt for dental treatments increased.

Dental Contouring Market Report Highlights

  • The dental burs instrument type segment is projected to dominate the market throughout the forecast period as it enables faster and more precision cutting and shaping of the teeth
  • The central incisors site segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period as the majority of the fractures and chips occur at that site
  • The irregular edges application segment held the largest revenue share in 2021 owing to increasing demand for dental contouring to bring uniformity in the appearance of the teeth or to prepare a damaged tooth for a crown
  • The Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a significant rate of 6.4% over the forecast period owing to the rising awareness and adoption of dental treatments in the countries