worldwide medical ceramics markets: 2013 chapter one
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NanoMarkets believes that medical ceramics represents a major opportunity in the medical materials market over the next few years. They have already established themselves in orthopedic and dental implants; providing a multitude of patients with problem free bone and tooth replacements. Increasingly, prostheses for hip replacement consist of metal ceramic composites. NanoMarkets also believes that bioceramics and their metal composites have a great potential to heal long segmental bone defects and that in the future, orthopedic implants will rely on scaffold-guided bone tissue.The primary goal of this report is to identify the market opportunities in the medical ceramics sector over the next eight years. This report not only includes a granular forecast and analysis of the more established medical ceramics markets, but also gives a comprehensive analysis of medical nano-ceramics especially in terms of enhancing the healing properties of implantable materials.This report discusses the commercial aspects of all the current trends in medical ceramics and the numerous applications in which they can be used. The report also profiles key suppliers and analyzes the complete supply chain for medical ceramics. For the firms covered we discuss their strategies and needs along with their strengths and weaknesses.TRANSCRIPT
NanoMarkets Report
Worldwide Medical
2013
Nano-655
Published October 2013
NanoMarkets Report
Worldwide Medical Ceramics Markets
October 2013
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SUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARY
NanoMarkets believes that medical ceramics represents a major opportunity in the
medical materials market over the next few years. They have already established
themselves in orthopedic and dental implants; providing a mul
problem-free bone and tooth replacements. Increasingly, prostheses for hip
replacement consist of metal ceramic composites. NanoMarkets also believes that
bioceramics and their metal composites have a great potential to heal long
segmental bone defects and that in
scaffold-guided bone tissue.
The primary goal of this report is to identify the market opportunities in the medical
ceramics sector over the next eight years. This report not only includes a granular
forecast and analysis of the more established medical ceramics markets, but also
gives a comprehensive analysis of medical nano
enhancing the healing properties of implantable materials.
This report discusses the commercial aspects o
ceramics and the numerous applications in which they can be used. The report also
profiles key suppliers and analyzes the complete supply chain for medical ceramics.
For the firms covered we discuss their strategies an
strengths and weaknesses.
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents
Executive Summary Executive Summary Executive Summary Executive Summary
E.1 Opportunities for Medical Device and Implants Firms
E.2 Opportunities for the Healthcare Sector
E.3 Opportunities for Materials Firms
E.4 Firms to Watch in Medical
E.5 Summary of Eight-Year Forecasts of Medical Ceramics
Chapter One: IntroductionChapter One: IntroductionChapter One: IntroductionChapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to this Report
1.2 Objective and Scope of this Report
1.3 Methodology of this Report
1.3.1 Forecasting Methodology
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NanoMarkets believes that medical ceramics represents a major opportunity in the
medical materials market over the next few years. They have already established
themselves in orthopedic and dental implants; providing a multitude of patients with
ree bone and tooth replacements. Increasingly, prostheses for hip
replacement consist of metal ceramic composites. NanoMarkets also believes that
bioceramics and their metal composites have a great potential to heal long
segmental bone defects and that in the future, orthopedic implants will rely on
The primary goal of this report is to identify the market opportunities in the medical
ceramics sector over the next eight years. This report not only includes a granular
and analysis of the more established medical ceramics markets, but also
gives a comprehensive analysis of medical nano-ceramics especially in terms of
enhancing the healing properties of implantable materials.
This report discusses the commercial aspects of all the current trends in medical
ceramics and the numerous applications in which they can be used. The report also
profiles key suppliers and analyzes the complete supply chain for medical ceramics.
For the firms covered we discuss their strategies and needs along with their
E.1 Opportunities for Medical Device and Implants Firms
E.2 Opportunities for the Healthcare Sector
E.3 Opportunities for Materials Firms
E.4 Firms to Watch in Medical Ceramics
Year Forecasts of Medical Ceramics
1.2 Objective and Scope of this Report
1.3 Methodology of this Report
1.3.1 Forecasting Methodology
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NanoMarkets believes that medical ceramics represents a major opportunity in the
medical materials market over the next few years. They have already established
titude of patients with
ree bone and tooth replacements. Increasingly, prostheses for hip
replacement consist of metal ceramic composites. NanoMarkets also believes that
bioceramics and their metal composites have a great potential to heal long
the future, orthopedic implants will rely on
The primary goal of this report is to identify the market opportunities in the medical
ceramics sector over the next eight years. This report not only includes a granular
and analysis of the more established medical ceramics markets, but also
ceramics especially in terms of
f all the current trends in medical
ceramics and the numerous applications in which they can be used. The report also
profiles key suppliers and analyzes the complete supply chain for medical ceramics.
d needs along with their
1.3.2 Plan of Report
Chapter Two: Chapter Two: Chapter Two: Chapter Two: Medical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology Trends
2.1 Ceramic Composites: Key Medical
2.1.1 Ceramic Compositions and Processes
2.1.2 New Production Methods Increase Application of Medical Ceramics
2.1.3 Ceramic Injection Molding
Implants
2.2 Bioactive ceramic coatings
2.2.1 Calcium Phosphate Coatings
2.2.2 Hydroxyapatite coatings
2.2.3 Glass ceramic coatings
2.2.4 Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings
2.3 Alumina and Zirconia Ceramics
2.4 Future Advances with Piezo
2.5 Current and Future Applications of Medical Nano
2.6 Predominantly Glass and Partially Filled Glass Ceramics
2.7 Key Points Made in this Chapter
Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics
3.1 Major Factors Impacting the Medical Ceramics Market
3.1.1 Clinical Trials
3.1.2 Environmental Regulations
3.1.3 Intellectual Property Issues
3.1.4 Globalization and Trade Barriers
3.1.5 Research and Development
3.2 Medical Ceramics in Orthopedics
3.2.1 Total Hip and Joint Replacements
Medical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology Trends
2.1 Ceramic Composites: Key Medical-Related Trends
2.1.1 Ceramic Compositions and Processes
2.1.2 New Production Methods Increase Application of Medical Ceramics
2.1.3 Ceramic Injection Molding Produces Small High Precision and Intricate
2.2 Bioactive ceramic coatings
2.2.1 Calcium Phosphate Coatings
Like Carbon Coatings
2.3 Alumina and Zirconia Ceramics
Advances with Piezo-ceramics and Sensors
2.5 Current and Future Applications of Medical Nano-Ceramics
2.6 Predominantly Glass and Partially Filled Glass Ceramics
2.7 Key Points Made in this Chapter
Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics Chapter Three: Applications Markets for Medical Ceramics
3.1 Major Factors Impacting the Medical Ceramics Market
3.1.2 Environmental Regulations
3.1.3 Intellectual Property Issues
3.1.4 Globalization and Trade Barriers
3.1.5 Research and Development
3.2 Medical Ceramics in Orthopedics
1 Total Hip and Joint Replacements
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Medical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology TrendsMedical Ceramics: Current Use and Major Technology Trends
Produces Small High Precision and Intricate
3.2.2 Ceramic composites as Artificial Joint Systems and Bioglass Implantable
Components
3.2.3 Regeneration of Bone Tissue Using Scaffold
3.2.4 Other Orthopedics Applications
3.2.5 Eight-Year Forecast of Medical Ceramics in Orthopedics, by Material and
Medical Procedure
3.2.6 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
in Orthopedics
3.3 Medical Ceramics in Dentistry
3.3.1 Main Applications for Medical Ceramics in
3.3.2 Eight-Year Forecast of Medical Ceramics in Dentistry by Material and Dental
Procedure
3.3.3 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
in Dentistry
3.4 Medical Ceramics in Medical Equipment
3.4.1 Surgical Equipment
3.4.2 Diagnostic Equipment
3.4.3 Ceramics in Implantable Electronic Devices
3.4.4 Eight-Year Forecast of Medical Equipment, by Material and Equipment Type
3.4.5 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
in Medical Equipment
3.5 Injectable Ceramic and Ceramic Composites for In Vivo Regeneration of Hard
and Soft tissues
3.5.1 Eight-Year Forecast of Medical Ceramics in Regeneration Procedures
3.5.2 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
in Regeneration Procedures
Chapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical AnalysisChapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical AnalysisChapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical AnalysisChapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical Analysis
4.1 Summary of Eight-Year Market Forecasts
4.1.1 Summary by Procedure
4.1.2 Summary by Type of Equipment/Implant
3.2.2 Ceramic composites as Artificial Joint Systems and Bioglass Implantable
3.2.3 Regeneration of Bone Tissue Using Scaffold-Guided Tissue Engineering
3.2.4 Other Orthopedics Applications
ecast of Medical Ceramics in Orthopedics, by Material and
3.2.6 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
3.3 Medical Ceramics in Dentistry
3.3.1 Main Applications for Medical Ceramics in Dentistry
Year Forecast of Medical Ceramics in Dentistry by Material and Dental
3.3.3 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
3.4 Medical Ceramics in Medical Equipment
3.4.3 Ceramics in Implantable Electronic Devices
Year Forecast of Medical Equipment, by Material and Equipment Type
3.4.5 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
3.5 Injectable Ceramic and Ceramic Composites for In Vivo Regeneration of Hard
Year Forecast of Medical Ceramics in Regeneration Procedures
3.5.2 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
Chapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical AnalysisChapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical AnalysisChapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical AnalysisChapter Four: Summary of Forecasts and Geographical Analysis
Year Market Forecasts
4.1.2 Summary by Type of Equipment/Implant
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3.2.2 Ceramic composites as Artificial Joint Systems and Bioglass Implantable
Guided Tissue Engineering
ecast of Medical Ceramics in Orthopedics, by Material and
3.2.6 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
Year Forecast of Medical Ceramics in Dentistry by Material and Dental
3.3.3 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
Year Forecast of Medical Equipment, by Material and Equipment Type
3.4.5 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
3.5 Injectable Ceramic and Ceramic Composites for In Vivo Regeneration of Hard
3.5.2 Notable Companies and Other Organizations Influencing the Use of Ceramics
4.1.3 Summary by Type of Medical Ceramic Material
4.2 Markets for Medical Ceramics in the U
4.2.1 Regulatory Environment
4.2.2 Trends and Opportunities
4.3 Eight-Year Forecasts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in Europe
4.3 Markets for Medical Ceramics in Europe
4.3.1 Regulatory Environment
4.3.2 Trends and Opportunities
4.3.3 Eight-Year Forecasts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in Europe
4.4 Markets for Medical Ceramics in Japan
4.4.1 Regulatory Environment
4.4.2 Trends and Opportunities
4.4.3 Eight-Year Forecasts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in Japan
4.5 Markets for Medical Ceramics in China
4.5.1 Regulatory Environment
4.5.2 Trends and Opportunities
4.5.3 Eight-Year Forecasts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in China
4.6 Other Notable National and Regional Markets for Medical Ceramics
4.6.1 Eight-Year Forecasts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in Other Parts of the
World
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4.4 Markets for Medical Ceramics in Japan
4.4.2 Trends and Opportunities
Year Forecasts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in Japan
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4.5.2 Trends and Opportunities
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4.6 Other Notable National and Regional Markets for Medical Ceramics
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casts of Markets for Medical Ceramics in Other Parts of the
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to this Report
1.1.1 Two Principal Sectors
In the past, medical ceramics were represented by ceramic and clay implants
in the host and acted as scaffolds or supports.
to the introduction of an entirely new generation of bioceramics. These implants
structurally and functionally compatible
development of new tissue. Over the past two decades
in the performance of these bioceramics,
for ceramics in the medical sector.
The two key markets for medical ceramics
• Implantable bioceramics
market as tooth and bone replacements. Bone and joint replacements are essentially
metal and ceramic composites, where
systems. Bioceramics are a huge success as implantable materials
bioactive in their natural compositions and can be fabricated into various composites
metals, both natural and synthetic
nanotubes.
• Medical equipment
primarily used in analytical,
Although there are a few risks and ambiguities
based on ceramics, NanoMarkets
will continue to grow in
businesses by the companies
supply the necessary raw materials.
1.1.2 Implantable Bioceramics Market Dominated Replacements
Biocompatibility and resistance to wear have made ceramic materials ideal for a range of medical
applications, from artificial joints to electronic sensors, stimulators
Alumina and zirconia, among other ceramics, have been successful in
environment of the human body.
segments: tooth and bone replacements.
Dental implants: The dental consumables segment includes crown
orthodontics, impressive materials, composites, endodontics, adhesives
dental equipment segment is composed of large equipment
chairs, communication systems, compressors, cuspidors
equipment, including amalgam removal system
equipment, duplicators, and ultrasonic cleaners, also fall into
Introduction
Background to this Report
Two Principal Sectors of the Medical Ceramics Market
medical ceramics were represented by ceramic and clay implants that
as scaffolds or supports. Today the scenario has changed remarkably
an entirely new generation of bioceramics. These implants
structurally and functionally compatible with living tissue in the human body and
. Over the past two decades, there has been tremendous improvement
in the performance of these bioceramics, and technology advances have created a huge market
for ceramics in the medical sector.
for medical ceramics are:
e bioceramics, which consist of medical devices and implants
market as tooth and bone replacements. Bone and joint replacements are essentially
al and ceramic composites, whereas dental implants are mostly made of all
oceramics are a huge success as implantable materials
bioactive in their natural compositions and can be fabricated into various composites
metals, both natural and synthetic polymers, carbon fibers, and most
Medical equipment, including analytical and scientific instrumentation
in analytical, diagnostic, vision, and therapy systems.
Although there are a few risks and ambiguities regarding the use of implants an
NanoMarkets certainly believes that the market for implantable bioceramics
the future. This growth can possibly be converted into profitable
the companies manufacturing the medical ceramic devices and the firms
raw materials.
1.1.2 Implantable Bioceramics Market Dominated by Tooth Replacements
Biocompatibility and resistance to wear have made ceramic materials ideal for a range of medical
applications, from artificial joints to electronic sensors, stimulators, and drug delivery devices.
Alumina and zirconia, among other ceramics, have been successful in withstanding
environment of the human body. The implantable bioceramics market primarily consists of two
segments: tooth and bone replacements.
dental consumables segment includes crowns/bridge
orthodontics, impressive materials, composites, endodontics, adhesives, and cement
uipment segment is composed of large equipment, such as autoclaves, sterilizers,
chairs, communication systems, compressors, cuspidors, and digital imaging system
equipment, including amalgam removal systems, amalgamators, hand piece cleaner
and ultrasonic cleaners, also fall into this product segment.
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that remained inert
e scenario has changed remarkably due
an entirely new generation of bioceramics. These implants are, amazingly,
and contribute to the
there has been tremendous improvement
and technology advances have created a huge market
consist of medical devices and implants that are on the
market as tooth and bone replacements. Bone and joint replacements are essentially
as dental implants are mostly made of all-ceramic
oceramics are a huge success as implantable materials because they are
bioactive in their natural compositions and can be fabricated into various composites with
most recently, carbon
analytical and scientific instrumentation; ceramics are
implants and medical devices
certainly believes that the market for implantable bioceramics
converted into profitable
ceramic devices and the firms that
y Tooth and Bone
Biocompatibility and resistance to wear have made ceramic materials ideal for a range of medical
and drug delivery devices.
withstanding the hostile
et primarily consists of two
/bridges, implants,
and cements, while the
autoclaves, sterilizers,
and digital imaging systems. Small
, amalgamators, hand piece cleaners, lab
product segment.
The leading multinational manufacturers account for approximately two thirds of the global implant
market and pursue premium strategies. The remainder of the market is ve
consisting of several hundred competitors, the majority of which have a local country or regional
focus.
The competition in the global dental implant market is intense
including Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Dent
market include low dental implant penetration rates and
population. Another factor
increase in life expectancy results in
increasing urban population
Bone implants: Alumina and zirconia
due to their mechanical strength and chemical inertness.
one of the globally renowned medical ceramic manufacturers that has substantial experience
developing clinically proven ceramic joints using alumina
MTC’s Vitox AMC alumina matrix composite bioceramic material
shown to have exceptionally low wear rates compared with alternative materials.
dependable solution that does not have the
and it is longer lasting, thus
Medical-grade silicon nitride ceramics
arthroplasty segments.
Ceramics are also used in bone tissue engineering
biocompatible properties. Scaffolds that typically act as engineered bone grafts can be used in
several specialty applications
1.1.3 Wide Use o
Ceramics are widely used
systems, medical test equipment
piezoceramic objective focusing device
DNA research. Piezoceramics have become the
manufacturers for the execution of accurate positioning and precise movements.
Because the number of people
bioceramics and composites continue
biomedical equipment depends on the number of
utility. Thus, NanoMarkets believes that the demand for implantable bioceramics materials will be
higher than that for ceramic
1.1.4 Market Opportunities
Dental consumables represent the largest segment of the dental care industry
equipment. In other words,
are in great demand and account for most of the market
during implantation account
The leading multinational manufacturers account for approximately two thirds of the global implant
market and pursue premium strategies. The remainder of the market is ve
consisting of several hundred competitors, the majority of which have a local country or regional
The competition in the global dental implant market is intense, with only a
Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Dentsply, and Zimmer. The main drivers of the global dental
market include low dental implant penetration rates and an increasing worldwide elderly
that drives the dental market is longer life expectanc
e expectancy results in a more elderly population. Increasing consumer income
increasing urban populations are other major factors that are boosting the dental market.
Alumina and zirconia are the main ceramic materials for bone implan
their mechanical strength and chemical inertness. Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC)
one of the globally renowned medical ceramic manufacturers that has substantial experience
clinically proven ceramic joints using alumina and zirconia.
Vitox AMC alumina matrix composite bioceramic material used in hip joints
have exceptionally low wear rates compared with alternative materials.
that does not have the potential health risks associated with metal hip joints,
thus enabling patients to continue to lead active lifestyles.
grade silicon nitride ceramics have good potential to find applicability in
used in bone tissue engineering because of their osteoinductive and
Scaffolds that typically act as engineered bone grafts can be used in
several specialty applications, such as bone regeneration and wound healing.
of Ceramics In Biomedical Equipment
Ceramics are widely used in biomedical equipment, such as ultrasound machines,
medical test equipment, and imaging instruments. MTC has, for example,
jective focusing device that provides the millisecond responsiveness essential for
DNA research. Piezoceramics have become the premium choice for medical device
manufacturers for the execution of accurate positioning and precise movements.
er of people that need implants is always on the rise, demand for
bioceramics and composites continues to increase, while the number of ceramic parts used in
biomedical equipment depends on the number of pieces of equipment manufactured and the
believes that the demand for implantable bioceramics materials will be
higher than that for ceramic components used in medical equipment.
1.1.4 Market Opportunities for Implantable Bioceramics Materials
esent the largest segment of the dental care industry,
, implantable bioceramics consisting of tooth and bone replacements
are in great demand and account for most of the market, while the tools and instruments
implantation account for just a small part of the overall market.
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The leading multinational manufacturers account for approximately two thirds of the global implant
market and pursue premium strategies. The remainder of the market is very fragmented,
consisting of several hundred competitors, the majority of which have a local country or regional
only a few large players,
and Zimmer. The main drivers of the global dental
increasing worldwide elderly
drives the dental market is longer life expectancies, because an
more elderly population. Increasing consumer incomes and
the dental market.
ceramic materials for bone implants, largely
Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) is
one of the globally renowned medical ceramic manufacturers that has substantial experience in
hip joints has been
have exceptionally low wear rates compared with alternative materials. It is therefore a
ealth risks associated with metal hip joints,
enabling patients to continue to lead active lifestyles.
good potential to find applicability in the spinal and
their osteoinductive and
Scaffolds that typically act as engineered bone grafts can be used in
ultrasound machines, point-of-care
, for example, launched its
millisecond responsiveness essential for
choice for medical device
manufacturers for the execution of accurate positioning and precise movements.
demand for implantable
the number of ceramic parts used in
manufactured and their
believes that the demand for implantable bioceramics materials will be
Implantable Bioceramics Materials
, followed by dental
ooth and bone replacements
tools and instruments used
The scenario described above
global population is growing and likely to continue to grow, but also the magnitude
steadily increasing. Due to this
the bioceramics materials market to
In this growing market, bioceramics materials suppliers will have
generate new business revenues from
manufacturing technologies
significant contributors to clinical success will be mat
and reduce manufacturing costs.
The implant manufacturing giants like Nobel Biocare, Strauman
solutions to patients that receive
scans to the actual devices
and implant-based) were produced
(CAD/CAM) in 2012. Although the majority of prosthetic element
share of dentists using CAD
1.1.5 Nanoceramic Composites
Ceramic materials fabricated in the form of nano
regeneration applications. I
forming cells called osteoblasts have proliferated on substrates with nanoceramic particles and
coatings.
However, when the ceramics are formed into composites with
cytotoxicity has been observed in some experiments.
composites with amine and amide groups may lead to the accumulation of toxic debris that can
evoke inflammatory and/or immune responses and ultima
composite when implanted in a human host. Moreover, the rejection of the implant sometimes can
lead to sepsis or septic shock.
Therefore, while nanoceramic composites have potential in the future as implants and medical
devices, NanoMarkets believes that key
properties must first be addressed before that potential can be realized.
Major implant manufacturers
appropriate clinical trials before implant
released to the market.
In addition, NanoMarkets has observed that the number of companies offering
growing. Therefore, firms
significant advantages, will only be able to
advantage, because most clinicians are price sensitive, the
lower-cost substitute implants.
1.2 Objectives and Scope
This report is the latest NanoMarkets
The scenario described above suggests that not only the number of small implants used by the
growing and likely to continue to grow, but also the magnitude
Due to this steady growth in the small implants market, NanoMarkets expects
the bioceramics materials market to continue to grow over the next eight years.
In this growing market, bioceramics materials suppliers will have expanded opportunities to
generate new business revenues from both natural substrates and composites and novel
manufacturing technologies, such as injection molding and electro-spinning.
significant contributors to clinical success will be materials that are bioactive,
and reduce manufacturing costs.
The implant manufacturing giants like Nobel Biocare, Strauman, and Zimmer
that receive bone and joint replacements, from computed tomograph
s. More than 20 percent of all of the prosthetic elements (tooth
) were produced using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing
in 2012. Although the majority of prosthetic elements are still made by hand, the
share of dentists using CAD/CAM prosthetic elements continues to increase.
eramic Composites: Promising But Risky
Ceramic materials fabricated in the form of nano-sized particles show promise in bone tissue
In fact, many in vitro studies have proved beyond a
forming cells called osteoblasts have proliferated on substrates with nanoceramic particles and
However, when the ceramics are formed into composites with carbon nanotubes (CNTs),
cytotoxicity has been observed in some experiments. In addition, nanoceramic polymer
composites with amine and amide groups may lead to the accumulation of toxic debris that can
evoke inflammatory and/or immune responses and ultimately lead to the rejection of the
composite when implanted in a human host. Moreover, the rejection of the implant sometimes can
lead to sepsis or septic shock.
nanoceramic composites have potential in the future as implants and medical
NanoMarkets believes that key questions about their biocompatibility and bioactive
first be addressed before that potential can be realized.
ers must conduct thorough research studies and,
ppropriate clinical trials before implants and prostheses containing nanoceramic composites
In addition, NanoMarkets has observed that the number of companies offering
firms that simply offer acceptable clinical solutions,
, will only be able to compete on price. However, if they can offer a price
most clinicians are price sensitive, the clinicians may gravitate to the newer
substitute implants.
1.2 Objectives and Scope of This Report
NanoMarkets report on opportunities in the medical ceramics markets.
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that not only the number of small implants used by the
growing and likely to continue to grow, but also the magnitude of sales are
in the small implants market, NanoMarkets expects
expanded opportunities to
composites and novel
spinning. However, the
, improve lifetimes,
and Zimmer offer end-to-end
s, from computed tomography (CT)
prosthetic elements (tooth-based
aided manufacturing
s are still made by hand, the
sized particles show promise in bone tissue
a doubt that bone-
forming cells called osteoblasts have proliferated on substrates with nanoceramic particles and
carbon nanotubes (CNTs),
anoceramic polymer
composites with amine and amide groups may lead to the accumulation of toxic debris that can
tely lead to the rejection of the
composite when implanted in a human host. Moreover, the rejection of the implant sometimes can
nanoceramic composites have potential in the future as implants and medical
questions about their biocompatibility and bioactive
more importantly,
s containing nanoceramic composites are
In addition, NanoMarkets has observed that the number of companies offering nanoceramics is
acceptable clinical solutions, and not clinically
However, if they can offer a price
may gravitate to the newer
report on opportunities in the medical ceramics markets.
NanoMarkets has been providing
markets for several years, and
emerging opportunities in the field. Th
prospects for bioceramic materials and implants in the coming eight years.
We have extensively studied
analyzed what we perceive
in both implantable bioceramics and ceramics. The
forecasts both in revenue and
ceramics, as well as the latest substrates and composites
1.3 Information Sources
NanoMarkets has conducted industry research
and this report is written on the basis of ongoing discussions with key p
industry. In addition, a cumulative analysis of the
weaknesses of the major players
Additional information for this report was drawn from the Internet, commercial databases, trade
press articles, press releases, industry reports and market updates, and corpora
order to further understand the activity that is taking place in th
In addition, this report is entirely international in scope. We have conducted interviews worldwide
in order to collect information
focusing on any specific geographic areas.
The medical ceramics market forecasts
both material shipments and manufacturing capacities. We also consider the success rates of the
implants and estimate the needs of major medical ceramics producers with respect to their
materials suppliers. The materials forecasts are broken down by ma
and fabrication process. The forecasting methods followed and
the forecasts in this report are explained in more detail in
1.4 Plan of This Report
Chapter Two discusses the major
bioceramics. An explanation
should occur in the market in order
analysis forms the basis for
Chapter Three examines the
influencing the medical ceramics
property (IP), acquisitions, and consolidation. In this chapter, we analyze the R&D strategies of
some of the major players in this space
ceramics, and scaffold-guided
We also provide a comprehensive account of
influencing the use of ceramics in
present our detailed eight
medical instrumentation. The forecasts are organized primarily by application and functionality
providing comprehensive industry analysis of the medical ceramics
for several years, and this report presents information on the existing markets and
in the field. Thus, the goal of this report is to analyze and forecast the
prospects for bioceramic materials and implants in the coming eight years.
ied the market dynamics in the medical ceramics materials sector and
what we perceive to be the different opportunities that are emerging for materials
in both implantable bioceramics and ceramics. These opportunities are summarized in
revenue and volume terms for all of the predominantly used materials in medical
ceramics, as well as the latest substrates and composites.
Information Sources and Methodology for This Report
s conducted industry research on medical ceramics and bioceramic materials,
and this report is written on the basis of ongoing discussions with key players throughout the
cumulative analysis of the industry, including the strengths
weaknesses of the major players, was considered when writing this report.
for this report was drawn from the Internet, commercial databases, trade
press articles, press releases, industry reports and market updates, and corpora
order to further understand the activity that is taking place in the medical ceramics market space.
his report is entirely international in scope. We have conducted interviews worldwide
in order to collect information for the report and arrived at the worldwide forecasts
geographic areas.
market forecasts presented in this report are drawn from our
both material shipments and manufacturing capacities. We also consider the success rates of the
implants and estimate the needs of major medical ceramics producers with respect to their
materials suppliers. The materials forecasts are broken down by material type and functionality
and fabrication process. The forecasting methods followed and assumptions used
the forecasts in this report are explained in more detail in Chapter Four.
the major ceramics technologies and the various current
bioceramics. An explanation of the existing market status with a few insights into the changes that
occur in the market in order to make it more dynamic and profitable is also provided
for our forecasts, which are presented later in Chapter Four of the report.
Chapter Three examines the applications for medical ceramics and reviews the m
eramics market with a focus on recent developments in
, acquisitions, and consolidation. In this chapter, we analyze the R&D strategies of
some of the major players in this space with respect to ceramics for use in implants,
guided bone tissue engineering on bioceramic scaffolds.
a comprehensive account of notable companies and o
eramics in implants, regenerative medicine, and medical equipment
ight-year forecasts of implantable bioceramics and ceramics
The forecasts are organized primarily by application and functionality
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comprehensive industry analysis of the medical ceramics
the existing markets and
goal of this report is to analyze and forecast the
the medical ceramics materials sector and
the different opportunities that are emerging for materials used
are summarized in detailed
terms for all of the predominantly used materials in medical
medical ceramics and bioceramic materials,
layers throughout the
including the strengths and
for this report was drawn from the Internet, commercial databases, trade-
press articles, press releases, industry reports and market updates, and corporate literature in
medical ceramics market space.
his report is entirely international in scope. We have conducted interviews worldwide
arrived at the worldwide forecasts without
presented in this report are drawn from our estimates of
both material shipments and manufacturing capacities. We also consider the success rates of the
implants and estimate the needs of major medical ceramics producers with respect to their
terial type and functionality
assumptions used when preparing
current applications for
the existing market status with a few insights into the changes that
is also provided. This
later in Chapter Four of the report.
reviews the major factors
nt developments in intellectual
, acquisitions, and consolidation. In this chapter, we analyze the R&D strategies of
with respect to ceramics for use in implants, injectable
bone tissue engineering on bioceramic scaffolds.
other organizations
and medical equipment and
of implantable bioceramics and ceramics used in
The forecasts are organized primarily by application and functionality.
In Chapter Four, we provide
based on application, functionality, and type of material, with considerable focus on
processing and fabrication technologies.
geographies, including the U
In Chapter Four, we provide summary eight-year forecasts of the bioceramics materials secto
application, functionality, and type of material, with considerable focus on
processing and fabrication technologies. We also present our eight-year forecasts for key
geographies, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and the rest of the world.
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forecasts of the bioceramics materials sector
application, functionality, and type of material, with considerable focus on the
year forecasts for key
world.