Clear Aligner Market

Market Overview

Dental braces and aligners are used in orthodontics to straighten and align teeth in order to position them appropriately to a person’s bite. These instruments are often used to correct under bites, cross bites, over bites, malocclusions, crooked teeth, deep bites and various other oral flaws.

Metal and ceramic braces are the most well-known types of braces for the orthodontic treatment. Aligners are relatively new orthodontic treatment option which removes the need for attaching braces and brackets to the teeth. In addition, clear aligners are not visible as the metal braces, thus do not impact the daily life of the patient. Aligners are made of smooth and virtually invisible plastic that will gradually and gently shift the teeth in the right place over a period of time.

Treatment using clear aligners offers better comfort, flexibility and convenience compared to the traditional braces. There are no metal brackets or wires to be attached to this aligner for tightening it as they are customized specific to the patient’s requirement.

Further, this aligners are cost effective and take less time to complete the treatment procedure. Moreover, clear aligners also avoid common side effects such as mouth sores, injuries, tooth decay and plaque buildup caused by the regular metal braces.

Regional Outlook

The market for clear aligners (invisible braces) is analyzed based on the geographies categorized as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world. North America dominates the market in terms of revenue generation and demand and is the one of the largest market for clear aligner manufacturers.

Increasing consumer awareness for dental health and rising disposable incomes of the general population are the factors fueling the growth of the global clear aligners market.

Key Players

Some of the major players in this industry include Align Technology, Inc., Clear Correct, LLC, and DENTSPLY International. Align Technology currently dominates the clear aligners market.

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