Dental wax is a mixture of different type of waxes with synthetic additives, used in dentistry for casting, sizing and mapping of structures and jaw relations, laboratory work and as lubricants to relieve friction associated with braces and other dental implants. Dental wax is an opaque hydrophobic material, mostly produced from petroleum and vegetable sources, which softens on being pressed or heated. Self-setting dental waxes are used for the purpose of mapping dental structures during the manufacturing of dental caps and custom sized implants. Softer dental waxes are used to relieve discomfort caused by orthodontic implants such as braces, wires, etc. They also relieve from irritation caused by rubbing of the brace or tooth arch wire against the cheek. Synthetic materials such as silicon based waxes have however encroached on the natural sources. A variety of additives are added to modify their physical properties to make them suitable for their intended use. The important properties of dental waxes are their melting point, flow properties etc. Melting range, and flow improve the product characteristics which causes the market to rise due to increased demand.
Increasing use of dental fixtures and treatments, rising awareness of dental diseases, increasing penetration of dentistry in the healthcare setup of many countries, rising use of dental implants drive the growth of the market. Additionally, positive influence of media and fashion industry on rising dental aesthetics demand and increasing awareness adding fuel to the dental waxes market
Key Players in the Global Dental Wax Market
Some of key players profiled in the report are Kerr Corporation, Pyrax Polymars, C.J. Robinson Company, Inc., Metrodent Ltd., DWS Systems , Bilkim Ltd. Co., Carmel Industries, Solstice T&I, Bracon Dental and others.
Segments
The global dental wax market has been segmented on the basis of sources, applications, and end users.
Based on source, the market has been segmented as the mineral wax, animal wax, plant wax and synthetic wax. The synthetic wax is further sub-segmented into polyethylene, hydrocarbon, and others.
Based on the applications, the market has been segmented as pattern wax, processing wax, impression wax, healing wax and others. The pattern wax is sub-segmented into lay wax, casting wax, base plate wax and others. The processing wax is sub-segmented into lay wax, sticky wax, boxing wax, and others. The impression wax is sub-segmented into corrective wax, bite plate wax, healing wax, and others.
Based on the end users, the market has been segmented as dentist clinics, academic and research centers and others.
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