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A dental implant is a metal device designed to replace a missing teeth. The device is usually made out of titanium and it is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing. Dental implants these days are root-form endosseous implants; i.e., they look like natural teeth and are permanent.  

The Dental Implant market is a part of the Dental industry (which is dominated by the US, Europe and Japan; collectively accounting for more than 80 percent of the global revenue.). This market was a rapidly growing market, registering a growth of around 15 percent, until it was hit by the recession. However, the market has picked up pace by the end of 2009 and is showing signs of recovery.

This market is rapidly evolving due to various technological advancements such as 3D imaging technology, screwless dental implants, etc. Although, the tooth restoration market is highly under-penetrated globally, the market is expected to grow on account of the rising dentulous population worldwide.

In the recent years, increasing aging population coupled with rising awareness for oral health have boosted the growth of this market. Further, availablity of high esthetics and improved dental treatments continues to drive growth in the market. However, the dental implant market needs to overcome some of the challenges to continue its high growth rate. The biggest challenge is the economic condition of global market which is limiting the growth of the dental implant market. The other challenges are  high cost of dental implant, limited reimbursement policy, strict government regulation, approval guidelines, etc, which are limiting the growth of the Dental Implant market.

This report by TechNavio Insights highlights the scope of the Global Dental Implant market. Further it discusses key market trends, drivers, growth inhibitors, and a few major vendors of the market.

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