Dental sutures are specialized medical threads used to close wounds, injuries, or incisions within the mouth and oral soft tissues during dental surgeries and procedures. Traditionally made of materials like silk, polyglycolic acid, or polyglactin 910, dental sutures help hold gums, tissue and bones in place until healed after extractions, biopsies, periodontal flap surgeries and other operations. They promote wound healing by approximating tissue edges. The global dental suture market is driven by the rising number of dental treatments, increasing prevalence of oral diseases and greater awareness about oral healthcare.

The Global Dental Suture Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 490 million in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the Dental Suture Market are Johnson & Johnson, Ergon Sutramed, Hygitech, Sutumed, and B. Braun. Johnson & Johnson dominates the market with its brand Vicryl rapide.

The growing demand for dental procedures such as implants, extractions and cosmetic dentistry is fueling the need for effective wound closure management with sutures. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, over 36 million Americans are missing at least one tooth.

The Dental Suture Market Growth is witnessing increased focus on emerging nations for business expansions. For example, manufacturers are targeting Latin American countries where tooth decay rates are high due to rising consumption of sugar. India is also a lucrative market undergoing orthodontic treatment boom.

Market Key Trends
The Dental Suture Market is witnessing the trend of automated suturing devices that can significantly reduce procedure time and enhance precision of placement. Devices like Suturit and Assistina Surgical offer computer controlled suturing which is consistently faster than hand suturing and can improve clinical outcomes. Such advanced technologies are gaining popularity amongst busy practitioners. Training on automated suturing is also more standardized compared to traditional methods.

Porter’s Analysis

Threat of new entrants: Low requirement of capital and technical knowledge allows new players to enter but presence of giants like Johnson & Johnson limits opportunities. Bargaining power of buyers: Large number of players and availability of alternative products online provides buyers power to negotiate on price. Bargaining power of suppliers: Raw material suppliers like polyglycolic acid have few alternatives giving them bargaining powers to hike prices. Threat of new substitutes: Alternatives like staples, dental adhesives pose limited threat with sutures having edge in safety. Competitive rivalry: Fierce competition exists between industry giants like Johnson & Johnson and manufacturers from Asia limiting their pricing freedom.

Geographical Regions
North America currently holds largest share of over 30% of global dental suture market value owing to highly developed healthcare infrastructure and rising dental treatments in the region. Asia Pacific is fastest growing region for dental suture market driven by improving access to dental care and growing medical tourism in nations such as India, China and South Korea with increasing middle class population able to afford treatments. Growing dental issues associated with changing lifestyle and diets also support dental suture market growth in Asia Pacific.

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