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news 5 IDEM Singapore 2016—8 April nAccording to a recently pub- lished report, the global invisible braces market is expected to grow at a 12.16 per cent compound an- nualgrowthratefrom2016to2021. The report analyses the develop- ment of the ceramic, lingual and clearalignerssegmentintenmajor countries and further shows that the process will be mainly driven by technological innovations and increasing demand for invisible bracesamongtheadultpopulation with aesthetic concerns about fixed orthodontic appliances. Over the past decade, improved technological advancements, par- ticularly digital technologies, and increasing awareness of aesthetic alternatives to conventional braces have led to growing de- mand for orthodontic treatment with aligners. Inaddition,risingdisposablein- come has resulted in increasing per capita health care expendi- ture, which has further led to a growing focus on health care, thereby increasing the demand for invisible braces specifically among the adult population. Whilethemarkethaswitnessed astrongfootholdinNorthAmerica andEurope,rapidgrowthinthede- mand for invisible braces is ex- pected to be fuelled by the emerg- ing markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America through India and Brazil, whereas rising dental tourism in Mexico and Thailand will continue to contribute to- wards the invisible braces market. Among the leading companies operating in the market are Align Technology, Ormco, DENTSPLY In- ternational, 3M and ClearCorrect. The 152-page report, titled “Global invisible braces market: Trends,opportunitiesandforecasts (2016–2021)”, was published on 1 February. It can be purchased at www.rnrmarketresearch.com.7 Learn more at www.3Shape.com/TRIOSaccuracy TRIOS ® Find 3Shape online Intraoral scanner digital color impression Because accuracy matters Meet 3Shape at booth # 4Q-12 and discover KDQGVRQWKHEHQHÀWVRIGLJLWDOGHQWLVWU\ AD Invisible braces market to grow rapidly over next five years Demand fuelled by emerging markets inAsia Pacific and LatinAmerica Booth 4M-22 Interdental Brushes Explore the range at www.tepe.com AD © Milles Studio/Shutterstock.com TDI0616_05_News 01.04.16 11:29 Seite 5 TDI0616_05_News 01.04.1611:29 Seite 5

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