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歯科滅菌市場レポート:製品、エンドユーザー、地域別、2024~2032年Dental Sterilization Market Report by Product (Instruments, Consumables and Accessories), End User (Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Dental Laboratories), and Region 2024-2032 |
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歯科滅菌市場レポート:製品、エンドユーザー、地域別、2024~2032年 |
出版日: 2024年07月01日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 146 Pages
納期: 2~3営業日
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世界の歯科滅菌市場規模は2023年に19億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、市場は2032年までに34億米ドルに達し、2024~2032年の間に6.5%の成長率(CAGR)を示すと予測しています。二次汚染リスクに対する意識の高まり、急速な技術進歩、規制機関による厳格な滅菌基準、歯科疾患の有病率の増加が市場を推進する主要要因の一部です。
歯科滅菌とは、歯科器具や表面から細菌、ウイルス、真菌、芽胞を含むあらゆる種類の微生物を効果的に除去する体系的な手順を指します。蒸気滅菌、乾熱滅菌、化学蒸気滅菌、酸化エチレンガス滅菌、放射線滅菌など、さまざまな方法で洗浄、消毒、滅菌を行う。歯科滅菌は、手術前の準備や定期的な歯科検診に広く使用され、感染症に対する患者と歯科スタッフの安全を確保します。無菌の作業環境を促進し、交差汚染のリスクを低減し、全体的な安全性を高めます。歯科滅菌はまた、患者の信頼と満足度を向上させ、歯科クリニックの評判を高め、健康と安全に関する規制の遵守を支援します。
歯周病、虫歯、口腔がんなど、頻繁な歯科治療が必要となる歯科疾患の増加が、厳格な歯科滅菌の需要を促進しています。さらに、口腔衛生状態の悪さ、砂糖の多量摂取、タバコの使用、アルコール摂取など、歯の問題につながる不健康なライフスタイルの選択が広く普及していることも、成長を促進する要因として作用しています。これに加えて、免疫力の低下により様々な歯科疾患にかかりやすくなる高齢者人口の増加が、市場の成長を支えています。さらに、感染を制御・予防し、患者の安全性を高めるために、医療施設における歯科滅菌の採用が増加していることも、市場の成長を後押ししています。さらに、疾病感染を最小限に抑え、患者の健康を確保するために、歯科滅菌の採用を義務付ける厳しい政府規制が課されていることも、市場成長を後押ししています。その他、歯科インフラの急速な拡大、先進的な滅菌方法の開発への投資の増加、医療関連感染(HAI)に関する懸念の高まりなどが市場成長を促進すると予測されます。
二次汚染リスクに対する認識の高まり
歯科診療における交差汚染リスクに対する理解と認識の高まりが、歯科滅菌市場を大きく牽引しています。歯科治療では、唾液や血液などの体液に直接触れることが多く、歯科医療従事者と患者の両方が潜在的な感染源にさらされます。その結果、歯科医療現場は様々な疾病を引き起こす可能性のある交差感染源となります。さらに、世界の健康リテラシーの向上と患者の意識の高まりが、患者の安全を確保し、疾病感染を予防するための滅菌処置の需要を促進しています。さらに、安全性への懸念の高まりは、歯科医院や病院に滅菌プロトコルの強化を促し、高度な滅菌技術の採用を必要としています。このように、交差汚染のリスクに対する意識の高まりと、安全で感染のない歯科サービスへの需要の高まりが、世界の歯科滅菌市場の拡大を促進しています。
急速な技術進歩
歯科治療が複雑化し、より効率的で効果的かつ迅速な滅菌技術へのニーズが高まっているため、さまざまな技術の進歩や革新が歯科滅菌市場の進化に不可欠な要素となっています。最近の動向には、自動滅菌装置の開発、遠隔監視・制御のための滅菌装置へのモノのインターネット(IoT)の統合、環境に優しい低温滅菌システムの導入などが含まれます。これらの進歩は、滅菌の成果を高め、ワークフローを合理化し、滅菌時間を短縮し、手作業によるミスを最小限に抑えます。さらに、継続的な研究開発(R&D)努力は、より洗練された技術の出現を促進し、歯科滅菌市場に有望な展望を提供しています。
規制機関による厳しい滅菌基準
世界の規制機関は、厳格な滅菌基準を設定することにより、歯科滅菌市場に大きな影響を及ぼしています。世界保健機関(WHO)などが定めるこれらの基準は、医療関連感染(HAI)から患者や医療従事者を守ることを目的としています。これらの基準には、滅菌手順、品質保証、滅菌機器のメンテナンス、スタッフトレーニングに関する明確なガイドラインが含まれています。その結果、歯科医院や病院は、これらの規制を遵守するために、高品質の滅菌機器や滅菌方法に多額の投資を行っています。このような規制の圧力は、患者の安全へのコミットメントと相まって、歯科滅菌の採用を大きく後押ししています。
The global dental sterilization market size reached US$ 1.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 3.4 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% during 2024-2032. The rising awareness of cross-contamination risks, rapid technological advancements, stringent sterilization standards by regulatory bodies, and increasing prevalence of dental diseases are some of the major factors propelling the market.
Dental sterilization refers to a systematic procedure that effectively eliminates all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, from dental instruments and surfaces. It involves cleaning, disinfection and sterilization through various methods, such as steam autoclaving, dry heat, chemical vapor, ethylene oxide gas, or radiation. Dental sterilization is widely used in pre-surgical preparation and routine dental checkups, ensuring the safety of patients and dental staff against infectious diseases. It promotes a sterile working environment, reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and enhances overall safety. Dental sterilization also improves patient trust and satisfaction, strengthens the reputation of dental practices, and aids in complying with health and safety regulations.
The increasing incidences of dental ailments, such as periodontal diseases, tooth decay, and oral cancer, which necessitates frequent dental care, are propelling the demand for rigorous dental sterilization practices. In addition, the widespread prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle choices, including poor oral hygiene, high sugar intake, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption, which leads to dental issues, is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Besides this, the increasing geriatric population, which is more susceptible to various dental conditions owing to the compromised immune system, is supporting the market growth. Additionally, the rising adoption of dental sterilization in healthcare facilities to control and prevent infections and enhance patient safety is boosting the market growth. Moreover, the imposition of strict government regulations to mandate the adoption of dental sterilization practices to minimize disease transmission and ensure patient well-being is favoring the market growth. Other factors, including rapid expansion of the dental infrastructure, increasing investment in developing advanced sterilization methods, and growing concerns regarding healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), are anticipated to drive the market growth.
The rising awareness of cross-contamination risks
The growing understanding and recognition of cross-contamination risks in dental practices are significantly driving the dental sterilization market. Dental procedures often involve direct contact with saliva, blood, and other bodily fluids, exposing both dental professionals and patients to potentially infectious agents. As a result, dental settings serve as potential sources of cross-infection, which can lead to various diseases. Furthermore, rising health literacy and patient awareness across the globe are facilitating the demand for sterilization procedures to ensure patient safety and prevent disease transmission. Additionally, the increasing safety concerns have prompted dental clinics and hospitals to intensify their sterilization protocols, necessitating the adoption of advanced sterilization technologies. Thus, the escalating awareness of cross-contamination risks, coupled with the increasing demand for safe and infection-free dental services, is catalyzing the expansion of the global dental sterilization market.
Rapid technological advancements
Various technological advancements and innovations have become an essential determinant in the evolution of the dental sterilization market due to the increasing complexities of dental procedures, and the growing need for more efficient, effective, and rapid sterilization technologies. Recent advancements encompass the development of automated sterilization equipment, integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in sterilization devices for remote monitoring and control, and the introduction of eco-friendly, low-temperature sterilization systems. These advancements enhance sterilization outcomes, streamline workflow, reduce sterilization time, and minimize manual errors. Moreover, continuous research and development (R&D) efforts are fostering the emergence of more sophisticated technologies, offering promising prospects for the dental sterilization market.
Stringent sterilization standards by regulatory bodies
Regulatory bodies worldwide are exerting a significant influence on the dental sterilization market by establishing stringent sterilization standards. These standards, outlined by entities such as the World Health Organization (WHO), aim to safeguard patients and healthcare workers against healthcare-associated infections (HAI). They encompass explicit guidelines on sterilization procedures, quality assurance, maintenance of sterilization equipment, and staff training. As a result, dental clinics and hospitals are investing heavily in high-quality sterilization equipment and practices to comply with these regulations. This regulatory pressure, coupled with the commitment to patient safety, is substantially driving the adoption of dental sterilization procedures.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global dental sterilization market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product and end user.
Instruments
Sterilization Equipment
Cleaning and Disinfectant Equipment
Packaging Equipment
Consumables and Accessories
Instrument Disinfectants
Surface Disinfectants
Sterilization Indicators
Lubrication and Cleaning Solutions
Sterilization Packaging Accessories
Instruments dominate the market.
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes instruments (sterilization equipment, cleaning and disinfectant equipment, and packaging equipment) and consumables and accessories (instrument disinfectants, surface disinfectants, sterilization indicators, lubrication and cleaning solutions, and sterilization packaging accessories). According to the report, instruments represented the largest market segment.
Instrument sterilization dominates the market due to the critical role they play in ensuring safety during dental procedures. Dental instruments, including handpieces, forceps, scalers, burs, and others, come into direct contact with the oral tissues and bodily fluids of patients. This exposure makes them potential carriers of pathogenic microorganisms, which can lead to cross-infections if not adequately sterilized. Furthermore, the repeated use of these instruments in different dental procedures necessitates regular, thorough sterilization to ensure their safety and efficacy. Moreover, with the advancement in dental procedures and the introduction of complex and specialized instruments, the demand for efficient sterilization techniques has further surged. Apart from this, the imposition of stringent regulations by health authorities requires dental practices to follow strict sterilization protocols for dental instruments, reinforcing their dominant position in the dental sterilization market.
Hospitals
Dental Clinics
Dental Laboratories
Dental clinics dominate the market.
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes hospitals, dental clinics, and dental laboratories. According to the report, dental clinics represented the largest market segment.
Dental clinics dominate the market as they represent the primary point of contact for most dental care services, such as routine checkups, cleaning, root canals, dental implants, and other complex procedures. This high frequency and variety of service offerings necessitate an extensive and consistent use of sterilization procedures to prevent cross-contamination and infection. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of dental diseases, coupled with a rising emphasis on preventive dental care, has led to a surge in patient visits to dental clinics. As a result, the demand for regular and comprehensive sterilization of dental instruments, surfaces, and environments is increasing. Moreover, the implementation of various initiatives set by healthcare authorities concerning infection control and patient safety is acting as a growth-inducing factor.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
North America exhibits a clear dominance in the market, accounting for the largest dental sterilization market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which includes North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America represented the largest market segment.
North America is dominating the dental sterilization market owing to a well-established healthcare infrastructure, particularly in oral care, with a large number of dental clinics and hospitals. This extensive network of dental facilities necessitates the widespread application of sterilization procedures. Furthermore, the escalating prevalence of dental diseases in the region, resulting from factors such as the geriatric population, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and high sugar consumption, necessitates frequent dental procedures, thereby driving the need for stringent sterilization practices. Additionally, North America is home to a significant number of leading dental sterilization equipment manufacturers, fostering innovation and accessibility to advanced sterilization technologies. This ready availability and the adoption of cutting-edge sterilization solutions contribute to the region's leading market position. Furthermore, regulatory bodies in North America have established stringent infection control guidelines for dental settings, which contributes to the market growth.
The leading companies in the dental sterilization market are constantly innovating and expanding their product portfolio to maintain a competitive edge. They are investing heavily in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce advanced and efficient sterilization technologies that can accommodate the evolving needs of dental practices. This includes low-temperature sterilization technologies, automated sterilization equipment, and the Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices for remote monitoring and control. Furthermore, key players are engaged in strategic collaborations, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships with other companies to broaden their market reach and enhance their offerings. In addition, top market players are offering installation assistance, user training, and routine maintenance services to ensure optimal operation of their equipment and customer satisfaction. Apart from this, leading companies are focusing on expanding their global presence by establishing sales and distribution networks in various regions.
A-Dec Inc.
Danaher Corporation
Dentalez Inc.
Getinge AB
Hu-Friedy Mfg.Co.LLC
Matachana Group
Nakanishi Inc.
SciCan Ltd.
Takara Belmont
W&H
Dentsply Sirona
Recent Developments
In June 2023, A-Dec Inc. announced a new collaboration with KaVo Dental Technologies to provide premier products and world-class service to dental professionals worldwide.
In May 2022, Dentalez Inc. introduced its Aeras Titan low-speed dental systems that are equipped with an RFID chip, which reduces the burden on office staff by automating tracking and sterilization recordkeeping.
In July 2021, Dentsply Sirona announced that its offering pre-sterilized blister pack of endodontic instruments to increase patient safety and enable excellent clinical outcomes.