Surgical guides have become increasingly common in dental procedures, working alongside treatment planning software. Utilizing three-dimensional (3D) imaging of the patient’s dental anatomy, these guides enable dentists to plan precise implant placements and angles. Fabricated using rapid prototyping manufacturing or computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems, surgical guides act as physical templates placed in the patient’s mouth, ensuring accurate implant positioning. Particularly beneficial for complex cases and hard-to-reach areas, surgical guides offer a reliable solution for dentists, increasing the predictability and success of implant cases while making the process easier and faster. In this blog, we take a look into the reasons why the surgical guides market is one of the fastest growing markets in all of the dental industry.
Total Surgical Guide Market Drivers
Amongst several market drivers, one of the leading causes of growth in the market is the increasing number of new general practitioners entering the dental implant market. Because these practitioners do not possess the same comfort level that dental implant specialists have from years of experience in the field, they typically rely on surgical guides to deliver accurate results when performing these procedures thus increasing the popularity of these surgical guides.
Another reason for the increase in popularity of surgical guides is the importance of accuracy in the field of cosmetic dentistry where aesthetics is particularly important. Since angle and placement are vital to the success of the procedure, surgical guides are preferred to ensure precise and intricate implant placement. This allows dentists to have an improved workflow ensuring predictability and consistency in their work.
Surgical Guide Market Share Owners
Dentsply Sirona, Envista, and Straumann Group emerged as the leading players in the European Surgical Guide Market. Dentsply Sirona holds a pioneering position, having introduced one of the first treatment planning software, The SIMPLANT®, in 2004. This comprehensive 3D system facilitates computer-guided implant treatment and is compatible with most major implant brands. They offer bundled solutions by integrating their treatment planning software with surgical guides, ensuring convenience for clients. Envista, the second leader, initially focused on guides for their branded implants, but later expanded compatibility to other brands, leading to increased market share. Straumann Group secured the third-leading position with their Dental Wings brand. They offer treatment planning software through coDiagnostiX®, integrating surgical guide production, supporting both local and centralized fabrication, and providing cost-effective options through automated high-capacity 3D printing or milling equipment.
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