India Dental Implants Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Endosteal, Subperiosteal, Transosteal), By Material (Titanium, Zirconium), By Type (Non-premium, Premium), By Design, End-use, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Report Overview

The India dental implants market size was valued at USD 108.6 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7% from 2024 to 2030. The market is growing due to the rising prevalence of dental caries and dental cancer, rising public awareness about oral health, and increasing access to dental practices. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, dental caries affects over 60% of the Indian population and periodontal disease affects nearly 85%. Moreover, India is regarded as the world capital for oral cancer.

The demand for dental implants is growing due to the strategic expansions by key dental implant companies, and the national government initiatives, to promote oral health. For instance, the government of India established a goal to increase public oral health facilities per district by at least 50% by 2030 in the National Oral Health Policy, which was released in 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant influence on the Indian dental care industry since travel restrictions and certain surgeries had to be postponed. The Indian Dental Association stated that over 90% of dental professionals anticipated an economic loss of over 80% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, after the second half of 2020, dental procedures began to restart, resulting in a full market recovery by 2021. Manufacturers such as Straumann, which offers a broad array of implants and implant solutions such as Neodent, Medentika, and Anthogyr, stated that their market share climbed from 27% to 29% between 2020 and 2021. 

In India, dental caries is becoming more and more common. According to a study released in June 2021, Prevalence of Dental Caries in the Indian Population, the overall prevalence of dental caries was reported to be 54.16%, while age-specific prevalence was reported to be 62% in patients over the age of 18 and 52% in patients between the ages of 3 and 18.

Recent trends in India refer to an increase in oral health issues, with dental caries being the most common. Moreover, over the latter half of the previous century, dental caries have witnessed an upward surge in both prevalence and disease severity. Thus, the rising incidence of dental caries across India contributes to the rising demand for dental implants, which is anticipated to support market growth.

The growing adoption of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies has resulted in the cost-effective production of dental implants. Dental professionals can enhance the experience and care of their patients owing to the growing use of advanced digital tools in standard procedures.

Product Insights

In 2023, the endosteal dental implants segment dominated the market in terms of revenue with a share of 72.83%. Endosteal implants are preferred due to their high suitability for fabrication, extensive knowledge of their uses, and high success rate. Endosteal implants can also support dentures, bridges, or dental crowns depending on the number of missing teeth.

The subperiosteal dental implants segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 15.8% over the forecast period. Subperiosteal dental implants are used for patients with weak or shallow jawbones. Dental prosthetics and restorations use subperiosteal implants to support the bone during the procedure. Moreover, the treatment duration and healing period for subperiosteal implant procedures are shorter than for a conventional dental implant.

Material Insights

In 2023, the titanium segment dominated the market in terms of a revenue share of 89.73%. Titanium implants have extensive superior qualities and long-term clinical success rates of 94% to 97%. The NCBI review study stated that titanium implants outperformed zirconium implants in terms of mechanical properties. Osseointegration is stronger and lasts longer in patients with titanium implants due to the metal's high strength and corrosion resistance ability.

The zirconium segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% over the forecast period. Zirconium implants are more aesthetically appealing and promote better dental hygiene than conventional implants, minimizing the possibility of dark lines around the gum margin. Moreover, zirconium is considered to be superior to titanium owing to its ability to prevent bacterial adhesion, making it a better material for abutments.

Type Insights

In 2023, the non-premium dental implants segment dominated the market with a share of 55.3%. The Indian dental market is a highly fragmented market with the presence of numerous dental practitioners across the country. According to the Dental Council of India (DCI), in 2020 there were 2,70,000 registered dentists with DCI. In addition, there is high competition among dentists regarding the cost as the majority of the population is price sensitive.

The premium segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 10.0% over the forecast period. The premium segment is growing due to the rise in dental tourism and increasing awareness of premium quality implants among patients. India is among the most desirable countries for both medical and dental tourism due to its abundance of dentists and low cost of dental care.

Design Insights

The tapered implants segment accounted for a considerable revenue share of 78.7% in 2023. The tapered implants enable immediate placement. In addition, it is ideally designed for the gaps between the adjoining teeth. In September 2021, Dentsply Sirona Implants introduces DS PrimeTaper, a tapered self-tapping implant that can be implanted securely and easily using a unique double thread, ensuring long-term bone stability.

The parallel-walled implants segment is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 13.3% over the forecast period. The parallel-walled implants are growing due to their high stability and growing adoption rate of parallel-walled implants. For instance, Nobel Biocare Services AG a key market player in the dental implants market offers NobelParallel Conical Connection implant, which has high primary stability, making it an effective implant option for a wide range of factors.

End-use Insights

In 2023, dental clinics accounted for the largest revenue share of 81.79%. The growing preference for dental clinics for the treatment of oral conditions is due to their low cost and individualized care. Furthermore, the ongoing advancement in the healthcare infrastructure and the increasing number of dentists, in the country is driving the market growth.

For instance, in May 2022, PNB MetLife India Insurance Co, a private insurer, introduced a dental health insurance plan.  PNB MetLife is associated with over 340 dental facilities, including Clove Dental as well as Sabka Dentist, to enhance convenience for its consumers.  This is India's first insurance plan that covers fixed-benefit outpatient fees and offers financial assistance with total dental health costs.

The hospitals & others segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 12.1% over the forecast period. The hospitals & others segment is growing owing to the rising incidence rate of dental disorders, and the penetration of multi-specialty hospitals in this rapidly growing sector. Moreover, large MNC players such as Apollo, Fortis, and others establishing dentistry clinic networks in the market across the country, which is expected to contribute to segment growth.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The players operating in the India dental implants market are increasingly focusing on investments, acquisitions, mergers, partnerships, and expansion to strengthen their market presence. For instance, in November 2022, Investcorp, a Bahrain-based investment company confirmed USD 67 million investment in Asia's leading dental network Global Dental Services (GDS).  It's Investcorp's fourth healthcare venture in India and it's first in the country's dental market.

In August 2021, Vatech, a key dental imaging device company, announced the opening of an e-commerce site in India for selling and distributing dental products. This move is part of Vatech's broader goal to diversify its commercial activities in the countries where it holds the highest market share. Some prominent players operating in the India dental implants market include:

• Institut Straumann AG

• BioHorizons

• OSSTEM IMPLANT CO., LTD.

• Nobel Biocare Services AG

• Dentium Co. Ltd.

• MEGAGEN IMPLANT CO., LTD

• Zimmer Biomet

• Dentsply Sirona

• Alpha Dent Implants GmbH

India Dental Implants Market Report Scope

India Dental Implants Market Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the India dental implants market report based on product, materials, type, design, and end-use:

• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Endosteal

  • Subperiosteal

  • Transosteal

• Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Titanium

  • Zirconium

• Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Non-premium

  • Premium

• Design Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Tapered Implants

  • Parallel Walled Implants

• End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Dental Clinics

  • Hospitals & Others