Dental Impression Material Market Segmentation:
End-user Segment Analysis
The global dental impression material market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into dental and forensic laboratories and hospitals, out of which, the hospitals segment is anticipated to hold the notable share in the global market during the forecast period account of the better facility of equipment at a single place. Additionally, hospitals have separate departments and required laboratories along with a higher patient pool. As of 2022, the number estimated for dental labs in the USA was around 9000, in Europe, over 35,000, and in Australia, it was observed to be more than 14,000. The multispecialty hospitals have well-experienced doctors compared to clinics and laboratories. The use of dental impression material in hospitals is more as the count of patient visits is more. Dental hospitals also deal with more accident cases where dental damage is also seen.
Material Segment Analysis
The global dental impression material market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by material into alginate, polyether, silicon, and others. Amongst these segments, the alginate segment is expected to garner a significant share. The alginate is cheap and takes less time to capture a mold. Alginate is an irreversible hydrocolloid material that exists in liquid and solid phases. The less time and cost-effective nature of alginate are expected to boost the market growth in the coming years. It only takes 45-60 secs for a dental impression. The most accurate setting is formed with the use of alginate which reduces errors and discomfort to the patient after the treatment increasing its efficiency in the dental field. More than 40% of alginate material consumption is made by clinics for dental impressions around the world.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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