Gingiva means gums and stomata refers to mouth. Gingivostomatitis is a combination of gingivitis and stomatitis, which is the inflammation of the oral mucosa and gingiva. Gingivostomatitis is most commonly caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), coxsackievirus, bacteria such as Streptococcus, Actinomyces etc. Poor oral hygiene is an important risk factor for Gingivostomatitis. Symptoms of gingivostomatitis may include tender sores on the gums or cheeks, bad breath, fever, swollen gums and lymph nodes, bleeding, difficulty in eating etc. Gingivostomatitis is a common infection of the mouth and gums and frequently occurs in children. If left untreated complications such as severe mouth ulcers can occur. Gingivostomatitis is caused in 90% of cases by herpes simplex virus type 1. Acyclovir and penciclovir are the drugs of choice for the treatment of herpes simplex virus type 1, but microbial resistance has been on a rise which has led to high degree of clinical failures. Thus there is an unmet need for a new drug with selectivity and lethal action against of herpes simplex virus. Development of any new drug for the treatment of herpes simplex virus will be met with great market enthusiasm with a minimum of marketing costs and efforts. The rising use of oral hygiene products, availability of broad spectrum antibiotics and oral products, rising dentistry healthcare facilities, good rate of reimbursements etc.
Product development represents the best strategy for development of the market. Advanced broad spectrum antibacterial mouth rinses, improving palatability and quality of oral hygiene products etc. will drive the future growth of the market. The developing regions of Asia and Middle East provide ample growth space for new players as there is comparatively less competition in these regions for the oral hygiene product. The market drivers for Gingivostomatitis market are, increase in risk factors such as fatty and sugar rich foods, growing screening, increasing child and infant population etc. The market restraints are complications and risk of the surgery, lack of awareness and misdiagnosis, etc.
The global Gingivostomatitis market is expected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2023, and the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of ~ 6.6 % during the forecast period 2017-2023.
Segments:
The global Gingivostomatitis market has been segmented on the basis of diagnosis, treatment, and end user.
Based on diagnosis, the market has been segmented as physical examination, microbial culture, biopsy and others.
Based on treatment, the market has been segmented as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiviral and antibacterial, debridement of the mouth and others.
Based on the end user, the market has been segmented as hospitals & clinics, academic and research and others.
Key Players in the Global Gingivostomatitis Market
Some of key players profiled in the report are Pfizer Inc., Taj Pharmaceutical limited., Ciron pharma, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck & CO., Inc. Novartis, F. Hoffman La Roche AG, Eli Lily and Company, AstraZeneca Plc., and others.