Orthodontic Elastics Market

Orthodontic Elastics Market

Orthodontic rubber bands are used in coordination with metal braces in order to correct malocclusion such as overbites, underbites, cross bites, and open bites. They do so by spanning across the top and bottom arches. However, it is not as simple as just taking any rubber band and placing it on the brackets. Rather, there are specific types of bands, as well as different sizes that must be used to obtain the desired results. There are four different types of orthodontic rubber bands and each different type is designed to correct a specific type of malocclusion. Class II orthodontic rubber bands are used to treat overbites. One end of the band is placed on the upper canine tooth, while the other end is placed on the lower first molar. This creates a force that brings the upper jaw back towards the rest of the mouth to reduce the overbite. Class III orthodontic rubber bands are used to treat underbites. One end of the bad is placed on the upper first molar and the other is placed on the lower canine. They are basically arranged in the opposite direction of Class II rubber bands. This arrangement pulls the lower jaw backwards to correct an underbite. front cross elastics span across the front of the mouth and are used to correct midline alignment. One end of the band is placed on the upper canine on one side of the mouth and the lower canine on the opposite side.

Orthodontic Elastics Market Introduction

Orthodontic elastics are disposable elastic ligatures used in orthodontic treatment to close the gap between teeth, and adjust bite and jaw position. Orthodontic elastics are integral part of orthodontic treatment in dental clinics and hospitals.  These elastics are used to connect top tooth brackets to bottom tooth bracket with the help of hooks. Orthodontic elastics need to be removed during meals, and while cleaning teeth and orthodontic brackets. These need to be replaced daily, as elasticity of the band decreases over a period of time. Different types and sizes of orthodontic elastics are currently available in the market based on application and usage. 

Orthodontic Elastics Market – Competitive Landscape

The global orthodontic elastics market is highly fragmented with several domestic players holding key market share in respective region. The low cost of manufacturing, easy availability of these products, large volume business for orthodontic elastics and easy entry for new players into orthodontic market etc. factors have attracted large number of domestic manufacturers into this field. 

Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. is one of the world’s leading provider of healthcare products, service & technology to dental, animal health and medical practitioners all around the world. Company markets and distributes around 120,000 company’s products through its centralized and automated distribution channels. Also, company distributes more than 180,000 additional products as per customized orders.

3M

3M is one of the leading company in delivering orthodontic products and services across the globe with more than 100 years of experience in the market. The company offers its products and services in various industries such as biopharmaceutical purification, drug delivery systems, food safety, health information system, personal healthcare, medical device components, and oral care. 

Hubit CO., LTD

Founded in 2005, Hubit CO., LTD is a South Korea based dental device company that deals in the research, development, and commercialization of various advanced dental products. Company has a strong expertise in development of bio-materials, dental materials, and medical equipment.  The company’s product portfolio includes orthodontic brackets, wires, tubes, screws, and dental accessories. 

G&H Orthodontics

Founded in 1989, G&H Orthodontics is a U.S. based company that provides clinical solutions to orthodontic facilities. The company has one of the broadest product portfolio comprising of brackets, wires, elastomers, bonding products, headgears, impressions and models, and orthodontic instruments. G&H Orthodontics markets its products in more than 40 countries across the globe. 

FORESTADENT

FORESTADENT is the Germany based manufacturer and supplier of orthodontic equipment across the globe. The company’s product portfolio comprises of brackets, bands and buccal tubes, wires and arches, aligners, intra and extraoral, skeletal anchorage, expansion screws and laboratory supplies, pliers, instruments, and related accessories used in orthodontic procedures.

Orthodontic Elastics Market – Dynamics 

The orthodontic elastics market to grow with high prevalence and rise in incidence rates of temporomandibular disorders

The global orthodontic elastics market is projected to be primarily driven by high prevalence of orthodontic disorders across the globe. For instance, the temporomandibular disorder is an orthodontic disorder with prevalence between 5% and 12%. Prevalence of temporomandibular disorder is higher in the elderly population. Hence, rapid increase in the geriatric population in North America, Europe, and Japan is a key factor projected to fuel the growth of the global orthodontic elastics market during the forecast period. Moreover, easy availability of orthodontic elastics, low cost of the product, and rise in awareness about oral health are anticipated to contribute to the growth of the global orthodontic elastics market during the forecast period. 

Orthodontic Elastics Market – Segmentation

On the basis of Elastic type, the global market can be divided into

• Single Elastic ligatures
• Connected Elastic Ligatures
• Stainless Steel Wire ligatures

On the basis of length, the global market can be divided into

• 2 mm
• 8 mm
• 4 mm
• 9 mm
• 4 mm

On the basis of force, the global market can be divided into

• Light force 2.5 oz
• Medium force 4.5 oz
• Heavy force 6.5 oz

On the basis of style, the global market can be divided into

• Natural latex
• Neon
• Latex-free elastics