Shanghai, Jan 23, 2026 – The global dental prosthetics and implant sector is seeing a major strategic shift in China, with top international players ramping up local production to fuel market competitiveness and meet soaring domestic demand. South Korea's Dentium has officially established a new manufacturing facility in Fengxian District, Shanghai, while Switzerland's Straumann continues to scale up output of its "Shanghai-made" dental implants, marking a new phase where international brand localization and domestic substitution advance side by side in China's dental market.
Dentium's Shanghai plant adheres to the brand's global top-tier quality control standards, covering the full production chain of dental implant and prosthetic components. This localization drive optimizes supply chain costs, shortens delivery cycles, and effectively responds to the competitive pressure brought by China's dental industry policies, as well as the global race for market share in dental prosthetics.
Straumann, a global leader in dental implant technology, has also deepened its local layout. Its Shanghai R&D and production base, launched in 2025, rolls out "Shanghai-made" implants with intelligent manufacturing and unified global quality norms, supplying both the Chinese market and overseas regions to ensure supply chain stability for its dental prosthetic solutions.
The dual moves reflect the evolving dynamics of China's dental prosthetics market, which is experiencing robust growth driven by aging populations and rising oral health awareness. Currently, the market features a pattern of international brands leading the high-end segment and domestic enterprises accelerating technological catch-up. International players' localization, alongside the rise of domestic alternatives, is reshaping the competitive landscape, pushing the entire dental prosthetics industry toward higher efficiency, cost-effectiveness and localized smart manufacturing.
This trend not only helps international brands better adapt to China's market demands but also fosters healthy competition, driving the overall upgrade of China's dental prosthetics and implant industry.