Dental amalgam Market Share: Analyzing Size and Growth Trends

Silver amalgam fillings, which have been a staple of dentistry for decades, contain around 50% mercury, a recognized toxin that can cause harm in people.

Dental amalgam has long been a popular cavity filling material among dentists due to its strength and longevity. A cavity is a frequent dental condition caused by the accumulation of plaque, a sticky substance composed of germs. Due to widespread cavity issues, dental amalgam is in high demand all around the world. As a result, the worldwide dental amalgam market is expanding rapidly.

The Dental Amalgam market is expected to reach USD 560 million by 2032, growing at a 5.2% CAGR over the forecast period 2023-2032.

Silver amalgam fillings, which have been a staple of dentistry for decades, contain around 50% mercury, a recognized toxin that can cause harm in people. Despite the presence of mercury, the US Food and Drug Administration considers amalgam fillings safe for adults and children over the age of six.

The Dental Amalgam Market remains prevalent, with teeth filling amalgam being a commonly used material for dental restorations. Despite concerns about mercury content, dental amalgam's durability and cost-effectiveness continue to drive its usage. However, growing awareness of alternative materials and environmental considerations are influencing market dynamics and driving innovation in dental restoration technologies.

However, typical amalgam materials have several drawbacks, such as an ugly contrast to the color of the teeth, expansion and contraction of materials due to hot or cold beverages, which can lead to a greater risk of fractures in the adjacent tooth and increased sensitivity. To address these concerns, composite cavity fillings have been developed to protect teeth from hidden decay.

Composite amalgam provides a dependable, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing option for small to medium-sized cavities, resulting in a better seal. The performance properties of composite amalgam have improved over time, and it is presently the most preferred alternative. Composites are a feasible alternative for both front and back teeth due to their ability to closely mimic natural tooth color.

Furthermore, composites provide greater bonding properties to the tooth structure. The introduction of composite fillings has created a market, encouraging more people to choose amalgam, which in turn increases the demand for dental amalgam.

The cosmetic dentistry treatment business also benefits the dental amalgam market. Furthermore, growing global concerns about oral healthcare are primarily driving market expansion. Increasing public awareness of oral health plays an important role in promoting market growth.

Other factors supporting market growth include an expanding population, especially an increasing geriatric population, and urbanization. Improving economic conditions around the world boost market growth, allowing people to live better lives thanks to improved healthcare. Seminal efforts and investments by market players to produce innovative Amalgam materials and improve their existing materials are paying off handsomely, boosting market growth.

On the other hand, constraints such as inadequate reimbursements for dental amalgam are projected to limit market expansion, particularly in developed economies. Nonetheless, the introduction of cost-competitive composite amalgam materials is projected to drive market expansion.

Global Dental Amalgam Market – Segmentations

MRFR has segmented its analysis into five key dynamics for an easy grasp;

By Particle Shapes: Lath Cut Particles, Spherical Particles, and Admixed Particles among others.

By Particle Sizes: Micro Cut, Fine Cut, and Coarse Cut among others.

By Metals:  Noble Metals (gold, silver, other), and Non-noble Metals (copper, gallium, others) among others.

By Number of Alloy Metals:  Binary Alloy, Ternary Alloy, and Quaternary Alloy among others.

By Regions:  North America, Europe, APAC and Rest-of-the-World.

Global Dental Amalgam Market – Geographical Analysis

Geographically, the North American region accounts for the leading for dental amalgam market trends, capturing the largest market share followed by the European & Asia Pacific region, respectively. High expenditure on health care is the main driving force for the market growth in North America. Moreover, burgeoning market in the US backed by the substantial investments significantly contributes to the market growth in the region.

Additionally, increasing demand for dental amalgam due to the prevailing dental problems such as tooth decay provides impetus to the market growth. Continuing with the same trends, the North America dental amalgam market is expected to create a larger revenue pocket in the global market by 2023.

The European region is the world’s second-largest market for dental amalgam. The market is driven by the high per capita health care expenditures and well-established healthcare sector in the region. Countries such as the UK, Germany, and France backed by the huge investments drive the regional market growth at a large scale. With the increasing investment in health care and the rising number of patients with dental diseases, the dental amalgam market in Europe is projected to register a phenomenal CAGR during the assessment period.

The Asia Pacific dental amalgam market is expected to perceive an exponential growth, emerging as a promising market for the product. Growing markets of India & China backed by the vast population and the burgeoning medical treatment foster the market growth in the region. Furthermore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia among the other South East Asian countries are projected to contribute significantly to the regional market growth.

Global Dental Amalgam Market – Competitive Landscape

The fiercely competitive market of dental amalgam appears to be fragmented with the presence of many well-established players having the global presence. Brand reinforcement, mergers & acquisitions, and innovation remain the popular trends for the key players in the market.

Key Players:

Some of the eminent leaders of the market include Patterson Dental, DMP Dental, APL Materials, Nanjing FoiNoe Co., Ltd., DMP, AT&M Biomaterials Co., Ltd., Kerr Corporation, BOME, Benco Dental Supply Company, and Henry Schein, Inc.

For more information visit at MarketResearchFuture


Ambika Sheelvant

62 Blog posts

Comments