Periodontal disease remains a prevalent concern in Japan, alongside other dental conditions. Even though dental implants offer a reliable and effective solution for replacing teeth lost to periodontal disease, addressing these illnesses comprehensively presents various challenges, including barriers to dental care access. Against this backdrop, the dental implants market in Japan is set to reach $230 million in 2033, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData’s latest report, “Dental Implants and Abutments Market Size by Segments, Share, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Procedures and Forecast to 2033,” reveals that in 2023, Japan’s dental implant market held approximately 12% of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. This can be attributed to various factors such as the cultural emphasis on dental health and aesthetics, as well as continuous research and development initiatives.

Nandini Nagpal, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Periodontal disease can arise as early as adolescence, emphasizing the necessity for its management not only in middle-aged and elderly individuals but also in adolescents. Additionally, challenges with conventional dental implants such as improper implant placement, sizing errors, or procedural mistakes can lead to complications during treatment. Therefore, it is essential that dentists perform a thorough examination of the patient’s condition, making sure that the right implant design and material are chosen, and making well-informed choices on the best procedure to use.”

ZimVie Inc, a US-based dental and spine solutions provider, has recently announced the launch of its TSX Implant in Japan. This next-generation implant is designed to help surgeons simplify procedures and optimize practice protocols. TSX implants are claimed to promote peri-implant health, preservation of crestal bone, sustained osseointegration over the long term, and stability of prosthetics. This implant is designed to be compatible with established protocols for both soft and dense bone, and existing instrumentation.

Nagpal concludes: “As next-generation technology emerges in the dental implant field, advancements are anticipated to result in more advanced, versatile, and durable devices. These innovations will facilitate minimally invasive dental procedures with enhanced precision and reduced complications.”