The dental compressors market values USD 369.1 million in 2023, from where it is set to reach USD 512.8 million by 2030, at 5.1% CAGR between 2024 and 2030. This is ascribed to the rising geriatric population, which is susceptible to oral health problems; technological advancements in the devices used to treat oral problems, growing public knowledge of oral health, and rising demand for dental operations. A key reason behind the rising awareness of oral hygiene among the populace is the initiatives taken and campaigns organized by governments around the world. Moreover, the increase in the number of dental clinics is a significant driver for the market for compressors.
The rising number of dental clinics plays a significant role in driving the market expansion. This is due to the rising incidence of periodontal and other oral health problems, which affect half the world's population. Hence, the usage of compressors at dental clinics and hospitals continues to grow as more people visit these places to seek treatment. There has also been the development of a wide variety of techniques and procedures to cater to these patients of late, which are being adopted by more dental clinics around the world every year.
Compressors are utilized for a variety of dental care equipment, of which dental handpieces account for the major market share, of 35%, in 2023 and are further expected to maintain their dominance during the forecast period. Handpieces account for a high usage rate in dental repair operations, such as teeth cleaning and tooth decay treatment. A handpiece is a power-driven instrument that dentists use to conduct operations, including drilling, grinding, and polishing.
The market for dental chair valves is expected to expand at a profitable rate throughout this decade. The dental chair is a crucial piece of equipment in any dental care facility because it enables the dentist to continuously adjust patients’ posture to examine their mouth.
The APAC market is expected to emerge as the fastest growing, owing to the improving healthcare infrastructure and consumers’ increasing purchasing power. Moreover, it is expanding due to the presence of a large patient pool and the growing awareness among people of oral health. Additionally, the booming medical tourism industry, growing economy, and surging count of dental clinics are propelling the market in the region.
Other key drivers for the regional market advance are the favorable government policies for dental treatment reimbursement, the presence of key players, and the rise in the demand for dental procedures in general.
India is a significant dental compressors market in APAC, due to the presence of a large patient pool, surge in the geriatric population, swift economic growth, and advancements in its healthcare infrastructure. Moreover, the growth in the dental care sector in India has been spurred by the rising number of dental clinics, itself because of the changing lifestyles, which lead to oral problems.
Some of the biggest manufacturers of dental compressors are Midmark Corporation, Air Techniques Inc., KAESER KOMPRESSOREN, DIPLOMAT DENTAL s.r.o., DENTALEZ Inc., Quincy Compressor, and ELGi EQUIPMENTS LTD.