Demand for dental implants is likely to double by 2015.

The global dental implant market could more than double over the next five years, it has been claimed.

According to a report entitled Dental Implants Market: Increasing Clinical Familiarity to Drive Growth published by Companies and Markets, the use of prosthetic devices to replace missing teeth will become more commonplace in the years ahead.

The fact implants offer a permanent solution to tooth loss was found to be the major driving force behind the popularity of this product, while the versatility of the devices also means they can be used to improve the stability of other treatments, such as dentures or bridges.

Elsewhere, the Indian Express recently reported more people are choosing to have dental implants fitted rather than having a bridge.

The publication noted this trend could be due to the fact dental implants are a more permanent solution, as well as providing a more aesthetically pleasing end result for the patient.