Clear Aligners Industry
The global clear aligners market was valued at USD 5.13 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.7% from 2024 to 2030. Clear aligners, which are a series of custom-made, tight-fitting mouthpieces or orthodontic systems, are effective in correcting misaligned or crooked teeth. Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are nearly invisible and removable, making them a more convenient and flexible option for patients. Several factors are driving the growth of the market, including the increasing number of people suffering from malocclusions, technological advancements in dental treatment, and the rising demand for customized clear aligners.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the global clear aligners market, with key players recovering and achieving higher revenues in 2020 compared to previous years. For example, Align Technology reported a record sale of 1.6 million cases of clear aligners in 2020, up from 1.5 million cases in 2019, according to the Dental Tribune. The company also noted a significant increase in the adoption of Invisalign aligners by adults and teenagers, with adoption rates rising by 36.7% and 38.7%, respectively, in 2020. The adoption of aligners among teens and younger patients was particularly high during the pandemic. A major factor contributing to this growth was that people were less willing to visit an orthodontist's office for traditional braces, leading to increased demand for clear aligners. The pandemic accelerated the industry's success in terms of adoption, sales, and revenue, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years.
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- In 2023, the adults segment accounted for the largest market share, holding 60.2%, and is expected to grow at a significant compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period.
Dental conditions such as malocclusion are common and, in addition to affecting quality of life, can cause issues such as:
- Impaired dentofacial aesthetics
- Disturbances in oral functions such as mastication, swallowing, and speech
- Increased susceptibility to trauma and periodontal disease.
In today’s society, an acceptable aesthetic appearance, including dental aesthetics, is highly valued, especially among adolescents.
- There is a growing concern for dental appearance among the adolescent population, with more individuals seeking aligner therapy.
- Aligner therapy is one of the fastest-growing areas in orthodontics, primarily driven by patients who see it as a more comfortable, convenient, and discreet alternative to traditional fixed appliances.
- The teens segment is also expected to experience significant growth over the forecast period.
- Invisalign clear aligners, developed by Align Technology and approved by the FDA, have been used to treat 5 million patients as of 2018.
- In 2018, Invisalign shipments to teenagers amounted to approximately 87.1 thousand cases.
- According to NCBI, Class I and Class II malocclusions are the most prevalent among the population, and the adoption of clear aligners for treating these conditions has steadily increased.
- Many teenagers prefer clear aligners to traditional metal braces due to their aesthetic appeal and the desire to avoid discomfort caused by metal braces.
- As a result, a growing number of teenagers are choosing clear aligners to address their dental conditions.
- To date, over 1 million teenagers have started orthodontic treatment using Invisalign clear aligners.
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