Endodontic Files Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Manual, Rotary), By Material (Stainless Steel, Ni-Ti), By End Use (Dental Hospitals, Dental Clinics), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

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The global endodontic files market size was valued at USD 42.2 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. The rise in awareness concerning dental care, growing demand for dental care in the pediatric and geriatric population, government initiatives, and rise in dental expenditure are some of the factors propelling the growth. The growing dental tourism, improved reimbursement scenario, and improving infrastructure are other key factors likely to drive the global market during the forecast period.

The dental practices across the world were forced to close during the lockdown. The market began to recover in the last quarter of 2020 as the dental practices were able to reopen with some restrictions and measures to avoid the spread of the virus. The continuous development of technologically advanced files leading to efficient and faster treatment further fuels product adoption by dental professionals. The introduction of the Nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files has improved the root canal procedures due to superelasticity and shape memory for quality treatment.

The modernization of the product has resulted in the development of improved files that reduce procedural errors. In addition, the growth in R&D investments by the key players, such as Coltene, Dentsply Sirona, Henry Schein, for the development of efficient products are boosting the market growth. The rising government initiatives over the past few years have introduced dental health programs leading to specialized public dental health.

In most countries, dental services are provided through the public as well as private sectors. The public sector provides treatments at a subsidized rate or free of cost to rural areas, low-income groups, and dependent groups, such as geriatric & pediatric population, to promote awareness and the adoption of dental care. Furthermore, many associations working in the market are working towards spreading awareness and supporting practitioners in most of the countries across the globe.

Product Type Insights

The manual endodontic files segment held the largest share of 52.1% in 2023. This growth is credited to the fact that the practitioners prefer a controlled system to perform root canal procedures. The developing technology with varying designs, applications, materials, and manufacturing methods in NiTi files is propelling the market further.

The manual files are conventional, yet essential for initial canal negotiation, creation, maintenance of patency and glide path creation, and apical gauging and are less expensive. In addition, a combination of manual and hand files is recommended for complete root canal treatment, which, in turn, supports the segment growth. The global market is segmented into manual and rotary files based on the product type.

The rotary files segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period, 2024 to 2030.The adoption of rotary endodontic files results in reduced number of files. These files are made with nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloys that offers characteristics such as enhanced strength, improved flexibility, and extra-ordinary corrosion resistance.

Material Insights

The stainless steel-based endodontic files segment dominated the market and accounted for the revenue share of 59.4% in 2023. The segment is estimated to remain dominant throughout the forecast period due to the high demand for stainless steel material because of its easier availability and cost-effectiveness. Based on materials, the global market has been divided into stainless steel and Nickel-titanium files.

The NiTi segment is projected to experience the fastest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, 2024 to 2030. This is on account of the rising demand for technologically developed and processed files enhancing mechanical properties, further resulting in increased flexibility, reduced procedural errors, and less instrumentation time. The NiTi material is mostly used for rotary systems, however, the NiTi hand files are used in routine and complex treatment as well, providing higher flexibility compared to stainless steel.

End Use Insights

The dental clinic segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023. Driven by cost efficiency, rising competition for patients, and changes in practice, the trend of independent dental clinics is expected to continue to increase in the coming years.

The dental hospitals segment is anticipated to experience lucrative CAGR during the forecast period, 2024 to 2030. This mainly due to growing inclusion of dental care services in large hospital facilities, enhanced healthcare infrastructure provided by dental hospitals, several solutions delivered in under one roof and tie-ups & collaborations between corporate entities, organizations, institutes and dental hospitals.

Regional Insights

North America endodontic files market held the largest revenue share of 41.3% in 2023. This can be attributed to multiple aspects such as growing awareness about oral health, increasing number of root canal treatments performed in the region, favorable reimbursement scenario, rising prevalence of teeth disorders and more.As per the American Association of Endodontists, around 15 million root canals are performed annually in the U.S., accounting for about 35% of the worldwide endodontic market.

Canada endodontic files market expected to experience a significant CAGR from 2024 to 2030. The projected growth is driven by the factors such as availability of advanced dental care services, growing number of people suffering from dental health complications and presence of major companies in the region such as Dentsply Sirona, Curion and others.

Europe Endodontic Files Market Trends

The endodontic files market in Europe was identified as one of the major regions in 2023. This market is primarily driven by factors such as growing number of endodontic procedures performed in the regional market, increasing geriatric population, adoption of advance endodontic instruments and solutions.

The UK endodontic files market is expected to gain market share in the coming years. This is due to growing new incidences of periapical infections, increasing number of endodontic procedures and root canal treatments performed in the country, and high awareness regarding significance of oral health.

Asia Pacific Endodontic Files Market Trends

The endodontic files market in Asia Pacific is most likely to witness rapid CAGR during forecast period. This growth is credited to the growing number of dental care centers, rising dental tourism sector, increasing R&D in manufacturing, and growing awareness about dental care in the emerging economies of Asia Pacific. Moreover, the presence of associations, such as The Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC) focusing on the specialty of endodontics, in the region will support market growth.

The India endodontic files market held substantial revenue share in 2023. This is mainly due to improved dental care services, growing geriatric population, rising number of root canal procedures performed in the country, a growth in awareness regarding role of oral health in hygiene, and presence of experts and professionals in India.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Some of the key companies operating in the global endodontic files market are Dentsply Sirona, Envista Holdings Corporation, and others. The advent of technologically advanced files and the growing reach of the products worldwide are some of the factors propelling the growth and competition in the market. The intense market competition has resulted in the rise in R&D activities for the development of new products to provide efficient and faster treatment.

Recent Developments

• In June 2023, Komet launched FQ. It is a heat-treated, rotary endodontic file system that makes complicated root canal procedures more reliable, safer and efficient.

Endodontic Files Market Report Scope

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global endodontic files market report on the basis of type, material, distribution channel, end-use, and region: 

• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Manual

  • Rotary

• Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Stainless Steel

  • Nickel-titanium

• End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Dental Hospitals

  • Dental Clinics

  • Solo-Practitioners

  • DSO-Owned Clinics

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

    • Mexico

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • UK

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Denmark

    • Sweden

    • Norway

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Thailand

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

    • Argentina

  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)

    • Saudi Arabia

    • UAE

    • South Africa

    • Kuwait