Are dentists and oral surgeons ready for the rising demand for dental implants?

A typical tooth in the human mouth might way less than a gram. Small as they might be, each tooth plays an important role in speech, eating, and self-image.

So, what can we do for the estimated 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth? Or, even more importantly, what does that mean for the 40 million Americans who are missing all of their teeth?

A nearly perfect solution has presented itself to this group of people in recent years – dental implants. Dental implants are permanent replacements for missing teeth, and they don’t require adhesive, meaning there’s no risk of them slipping or falling out.

Sure, dental implants have been around for a while – if you go back to 4,000 years ago in ancient China, you might see people carving bamboo pegs and using them as a replacement for missing teeth. But recent improvements have made them much more effective and much more achievable to the average patient.

The rising demand and the improved processes have turned the dental implant industry into a multi-billion dollar industry. And it is showing no signs of slowing down – Zion Market Research recently released a report stating that the global single tooth implants and dental bridges market is expected to generate $10 billion in revenue by 2028.

If you are a dentist or an oral surgeon, it probably is no surprise that this is a growing industry. But hopefully these numbers put into perspective how much demand there is – and how big the opportunity is that is in front of you.

One of the biggest factors that prevents dentists and surgeons from placing implants is anesthesia. Sedation can make for a much more pleasant patient experience, and in many cases, implant procedures can’t be done without intubated anesthesia.

Here’s the good news – anesthesia doesn’t have to be a bottleneck. Hundreds of dentists and surgeons are working with Elite Anesthesia to effortlessly scheduling intubated anesthesia for their biggest cases. And they get to operate in the comfort of their own offices without having to supply all of the equipment since we bring everything with us.

Patients want dental implants, and they also want to have a good experience when receiving them. A good anesthesia provider who can come to your office might end up being the best asset in helping you schedule more implant cases, and they can also reduce your stress level while you operate since we’ll take care of everything.

You can learn more about what it’s like to work with us, and please get in touch if you’re ready to make office-based anesthesia a part of your process.