Dental Membrane and Bone Graft Substitutes Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Increasing elderly population around the world: Oral health problems are more prevalent in older adults. A greater number of older people suffer from dental diseases, such as edentulism. As per the United Nations article published in 2024, during the mid-2030s, 265 million individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber the infants. It further states that the 65 and older population worldwide is anticipated to surpass the under 18 population, and reach 2.2 billion by the late 2070s. The escalating elderly population is expected to drive the global dental membrane and bone graft substitutes market size during the forecast period significantly.

• Increasing spending on dental services and rising per capita income:  According to the American Dental Association, in 2024, national dental spending in 2023 was registered USD 174 billion, growing by USD 4 billion, which is a 2.5% increase from 2022. Moreover, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Furthermore, disposable personal income in the U.S. increased up to USD 211.7 billion, or 4.2%, in the fourth quarter, compared with an increase of $143.5 billion, or 2.9 percent, in the third quarter. 

Challenges

• Higher cost associated with bone graft surgeries: Autografts are only used for very minor bone abnormalities owing to their higher surgical expenses and greater surgical risks, such as excessive bleeding, infection, inflammation, and discomfort. According to NLM May 2021, 2.2 million bone transplant surgeries are projected to be conducted yearly globally, costing an estimated USD 664 million by 2021, with the number of surgical procedures for treating bone abnormalities predicted to increase by almost 13% annually.

• Complications involved in bone grafting procedures: Common issues include graft rejection, infection, excessive bleeding, and delayed healing, which can compromise the success of the procedure. Additionally, poor bone integration, nerve damage, and allergic reactions to graft materials further complicate the treatment process. The high cost of bone grafting procedures and the need for multiple surgeries in some cases can deter patients from opting for these treatments.