202608 | Oral medical device registrations decline, domestic abutment and accessory products account for 60%

Recently, national Oral Medical Device Registration data has shown a notable decline, with only 18 registrations completed in August, down 35.7% year-on-year and 37.9% month-on-month. These figures not only reflect a slowdown in the overall registration pace but also have drawn industry attention to the localization process.

Among these 18 registered products, the ratio of domestic to imported products shows a delicate balance: 10 domestic products, accounting for 55.6%; 8 imported products, accounting for 44.4%. Particularly for implant-related products, abutments and accessories have all achieved domestic production, yet key components still rely on imports, creating a supply-demand mismatch.

Industry observer Ye Zi noted that among imported products, South Korea accounts for the highest proportion, especially in high-end equipment and Dental Implants. At the same time, however, domestic companies have made significant breakthroughs in innovation for abutments and accessories, demonstrating the potential space for localization. How the dual drivers of policy and market will shape the industry landscape next deserves continued attention...

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