Dental amalgam are alloys consisting of liquid mercury and metal alloy of copper, zinc, silver, gold etc. which are used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay.
The market drivers for dental amalgam include rising cases of tooth decay caused by rise of risk factors such as high sugar diets, fast foods, sedentary lifestyles etc. The development of high quality corrosion resistant and stronger amalgams with better aesthetic qualities is also driving the market. The market restraints are development of broad spectrum antibacterial toothpastes and mouth washes, better hygiene standards etc.
Considering all these factors the market for dental amalgam is expected to reach $ 500 million by the end of 2023, this market is projected to growing at a CAGR of ~ 5 % during 2017-2023.
Segments:
The global dental amalgam market is segmented on the basis of particle shape, particle size, metals and number of alloy metals. Based on particle shape, the market has been segmented as lath cut particles, spherical particles and admixed particles. Based on the particle size, the market has been segmented as micro cut, fine cut and coarse cut. Based on the metals, the market has been segmented as noble metals (gold, silver, and other), non-noble metals (copper, gallium, others). Based on the number of alloy metals, the market has been segmented as binary alloy, ternary alloy and quaternary alloy.
Key players of Global Dental amalgam Market:
Key players profiled in the report are DMP dental, Patterson dental, APL Materials, DMP, Nanjing FoiNoe Co., Ltd., AT&M Biomaterials Co., Ltd., BOME, Kerr Corporation, Benco Dental Supply Company, Henry Schein, Inc. and others.
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