Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry. In 2020, Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry were the world's 599th most traded product, with a total trade of $4.9B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry decreased by -9.93%, from $5.44B to $4.9B. Trade in Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry represent 0.029% of total world trade.
Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry were Germany ($1.23B), Switzerland ($549M), United States ($451M), China ($386M), and Netherlands ($283M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry were United States ($905M), Germany ($486M), Netherlands ($319M), France ($248M), and Japan ($221M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry was 4.07%, making it the 5010th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Instruments and appliances, used in dentistry ranks 352nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Dental instruments are used to clean teeth and remove plaque. Scaling instruments are used to remove tartar and other dental plaque which has formed under the gum line. Scaling, root planning, and polishing instruments are used to smooth and polish tooth surfaces. Powered instruments are used to remove plaque and tartar that is between teeth or in hard to reach areas. The common uses of different dental appliances are: A mouth guard is a device worn over the teeth to protect the teeth and mouth from injury. A dental bridge is a fixed dental appliance that is used