Implant Market: Growing, But Consolidating

Implant Market: Growing, But Consolidating

The dental implant market grew 8% in the first half of 2025. But 70% of that growth went to four major manufacturers. The rest are fighting for crumbs.

What's really happening: Big implant companies are buying clinical data and practices to lock in market share. They're integrating vertical chains from manufacture through surgery.

Why it matters: If you use commodity implants, your margins compress. If you use premium implants, your case acceptance drops. Either way, the big four own the economics.

The opportunity: Specialty implant surgery and peri-implant care are high-margin. General dentists doing routine implants get commoditized. Choose one and master it.

What to do: Are you doing 5 implants a month? Stop. Either focus implants and do 15 a month at higher margins, or refer them out. Half measures lose money.