Craniomaxillofacial Devices Market

Market Overview

The global craniomaxillofacial devices market was valued at USD 1400 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at 7.5% CAGR during the forecast period.

Craniomaxillofacial devices are surgical devices such as implants used in craniomaxillofacial surgeries to treat injuries, defects, and diseases in the head, neck, face, jaws, hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. For example, facial plastic surgery is a very common type of surgery used to rectify or modify physical features in the craniomaxillofacial region. These surgeries are recognized as a specialty by medical governing authorities and require specialized surgeons to perform.

An Uninterrupted Rise in the Incidence of Facial Injuries from Sports, Accidents, and Violence Drives the Market

The rising number of road accidents, cases of sports-related injuries, and growing violence across the globe where reported facial injuries such as Nose fractures is high have been establishing the demand in the market. Injuries and fractures in the craniomaxillofacial region from contact sports such as football, rugby, wrestling, kickboxing, and others, require the market products to address them.

For instance, according to a research survey published in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, sports-related facial injuries can be held accountable for 8% of all facial soft tissue injuries, with approximately 11-40% sports-associated injuries involving the facial region. Moreover, a publication in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) suggests that 13-39% of all dental injuries are traced to sports-related incidents, where 2-18% are associated with the maxillofacial region.

Further, with the rising incidence of motor vehicle accidents, which has been recognized as one of the leading causes of craniofacial trauma, the market is expanding at a decent pace. According to the recent statistics released by the World Health Organization (WHO), around 1.35 million people face fatal accidents on the road every year, whereas 20-50 million suffer from non-fatal ones. Most of these non-fatal accidents result in severe traumatic injuries to the face and cranium regions. Thus, the market products that address craniomaxillofacial devices' requirement to treat such injuries surgically find applications.

Increasing Awareness amongst Consumers; Growing Preference for These Devices to Drive the Market

The global market is driven by awareness among people regarding the availability and diversification of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) devices available in the market to address different issues. The growing number of accidents has resulted in many people being aware of these corrective measures. Furthermore, initiatives that are sponsored and promoted by state and private authorities to spread awareness regarding the same is helping the market. For instance, the American Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ASCFS) and the International Society of Craniofacial Surgery (ISCFS) is conducting a research program to increase awareness regarding CMF surgeries.

Furthermore, these devices or implants facilitate non-invasive surgery for the correction and treatment of trauma and injuries. The minimally invasive surgical procedures offer several advantages in CMF reconstruction surgeries, such as faster recovery, minimal blood loss, lesser pain, and shorter hospitalization. The recognition of these advantages has promoted adoption due to patients' and healthcare professionals' increased preference for minimally invasive craniomaxillofacial surgery.

Segmental Analysis

By Product Type, CMF Plate and Screw Fixation Held the Majority of the Market Share

The CMF plate and screw fixation segment dominates the global market in terms of revenue due to frequent usage and higher revenue. The market dominance can be reasoned with the wide-scale application and usage of these products in various surgical procedures, including deformity correction, orthognathic surgery, tumor removal, and pediatric surgeries.

The wide-scale application of plate and screws in the craniomaxillofacial injury treatment is because they provide the necessary tensile strength, rigidity, and effectiveness for early bone recovery. A further increase in the number of craniomaxillofacial surgeries resulting from sports-related injuries and road accidents, growing R&D activities fueling technologically advanced products, boosts the segmental market.

By Application, the Trauma Reconstruction Surgery Segment Dominates the Global Market

The trauma reconstruction surgery segment valuation surpasses other applications and therefore dominates the market in terms of revenue. CMF devices and implants involved in Trauma reconstruction surgery are used in treating a wide range of defects such as repairing and reshaping facial and mandibular structures affected by traumatic injuries, reshaping and modifying congenital disabilities, developmental abnormalities, tumors, and other traumatic injuries and disease.

Due to rising demands for addressing similar issues, there has been an increase in craniomaxillofacial devices in trauma reconstruction, which is expected to further fuel adoption. The segment products find extensive usage for performing artists and celebrities who seek reshaping of facial features for the career. 

Regional Analysis

American Regional Market Dominates at the Global Level

The American regional market dominates over other regions owing to the extensive adoption of CMF products. Market dominance can be attributed to the extensive usage of these implants and surgery products due to the high incidence of sports-related injuries and road traffic accidents in this region. For instance, according to statistical reports, 3 million people in the U.S. are injured from road accidents every year. Thus, quite naturally, the U.S. dominates the American craniomaxillofacial devices market.

Additionally, congenital disabilities such as the cleft palate and other facial anomalies are very common in this region and require facial correction surgeries that directly influence the craniomaxillofacial devices market. For instance, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), congenital anomalies are among the major causes of infant mortality that affect as many as 3% of all babies in the region. Moreover, most of the key market players based out of the region offer additional home state advantages to the regional market. For example, CONMED Corporation, Integra Life Sciences, Stryker Corporation, and TMJ Concepts are major market players based out of the United States.

Further, other factors that cumulatively influence the market growth projectile in the positive direction include introducing technologically advanced cranial implants, rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries due to growing patient awareness and surgeon preferences, and availability of sophisticated healthcare infrastructure.

APAC Regional Market Provides Lucrative Opportunity Pockets for Market Players

The Asia-Pacific market offers untapped opportunity pockets to the market players and therefore is expected to achieve accelerated growth during the forecast period. Factors such as continually improving healthcare infrastructure, economic development, and rising patient awareness are key drivers driving the craniomaxillofacial market. Further, the high incidence of road accidents in the region and increasing income among people have significantly boosted the regional market.

For instance, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, every minute, there is a road accident in the Indian Subcontinent. Moreover, in countries like Japan, where medical infrastructure is reasonably advanced, the market players can explore and provide support to the craniomaxillofacial devices market.

Recent Developments

• In 2017, DePuy Synthes, a subsidiary of J&J medical device companies, announced the launch of TRUMATCHTitanium 3D-Printed Implants for facial reconstruction. The company is commercializing new products through an exclusive agreement with Materialise, a software solutions and 3D-printing services leader in the U.S. medical devices market.

Craniomaxillofacial Devices Market Segmentation

By Product Type

• CMF Plate and Screw Fixation System
• Cranial Flap Fixation System
• CMF Distraction System
• Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System
• Thoracic Fixation System
• Bone Graft Substitute System

By Implant Type

• Standard Implants
• Customized/Patient-specific Implants

By Location

• Internal Fixators
• External Fixators

By Materials

• Metals
• Bioabsorbable Materials
• Ceramics
• Polymers

By Application

• Trauma Reconstruction Surgery
• Cranial Surgery
• Mid-face Surgery
• Mandibular Surgery
• Orbital Floor Reconstruction Surgery
• Orthognathic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery

By Device Type

• Reconstruction Surgery Devices
• Trauma Surgery Devices

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Others

By Region

• America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• The Middle-East and Africa