The Dental 3D Printing Market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 20.9% from 2023 to 2030. In dentistry, 3D printing is known for its high quality and reliability. It is used to replace or repair a damaged tooth, create an orthodontic model, produce crowns, bridges, and caps, and construct surgical tools. The application of 3D printing simplifies workflows and reduces the time and labor required. It also ensures the reduction of error and cost efficiency.
The growth of this market is driven by the increasing adoption of 3D printing in dentistry, technological advancements, and the rising prevalence of dental diseases. In addition, the rising adoption of the CAD/CAM technology, and increased use of resins for dental 3D printing are offering opportunities for the growth of this market. However, the high costs of 3D printers are hindering the growth of this market.
Increasing 3D Printing Adoption in Dentistry to Drive the Growth of the Dental 3D Printing Market
The increasing edentulous population and the growing demand for dental treatments are boosting the adoption of 3D printing in dentistry. Primarily, edentulism results from chronic oral diseases such as advanced dental caries, severe periodontal diseases, and trauma. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in November 2022, the estimated prevalence of edentulism was almost 7% among people aged 20 years and above globally. Among people aged 65 years and above, the estimated prevalence is 23% globally. In 2021, the majority of people aged 65 and above undertook tooth replacements. According to The Healthy Journal, the preference for tooth replacement procedures is also rising among the adult population aged 20-65. Thus, the rising edentulous population and growing preference for tooth replacement procedures are increasing the demand for dental 3D printers.
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Growing Use of CAD/CAM Technology in Dentistry to offer Opportunities for the Dental 3D Printing Market
Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems are widely used in dentistry, mainly for the fabrication of inlays, crowns, fixed partial dentures, and implant prostheses. The CAD/CAM technology has been applied to the fabrication of complete dentures, offering many advantages to dentists and patients. This reduces the number of appointments and increases the availability of spare dentures as digital data is saved.
The dental industry has been using subtractive manufacturing or milling, but it does not consider the internal structure and does not reproduce complex models. However, CAD software, intricate algorithmic designs, and artificial intelligence help in modeling objects to reproduce them as desired. The penetration of this technology is high in large laboratories in developed countries.
Technological advancements and the availability of hardware/software alternatives are accelerating the adoption of CAD/CAM systems, and even smaller dental clinics are moving ahead with the adoption. The dental CAD/CAM materials also offer higher quality, user-friendliness, and enhanced aesthetics.
Key Findings in the Dental 3D Printing Market Study
In 2023, the Services Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market
Based on offering, the dental 3D printing market is segmented into services, systems, and accessories. In 2023, the services segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increased outsourcing for product designing in dentistry and competitive pricing offered by the service providers of dental 3D printing. Dental laboratories outsource dental product design services due to the advantages such as the generation of rapid prototypes, less equipment and human resources, and reduced production cost.
In 2023, the Vat Photopolymerization Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market
Based on the technology, in 2023, the vat photopolymerization segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market. Vat photopolymerization is an additive manufacturing technology and is a highly preferred technology in dental 3D printing due to its low cost, maximum flexibility, and high accuracy.
Polymer Resins Segment to Register the Highest CAGR Over the Forecast Period
Based on material, the dental 3D printing market is segmented into dental polymers, metals, ceramics, plastics, and other materials. The dental polymer segment is further segmented into resins, thermoplastics, and other dental polymers. The resins segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The key factors contributing to the growth of this segment are growing research in resins to reduce polymerization shrinkage, develop monomer and nanofill composites, and enhance their quality.
In 2023, the Prosthodontics Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market
Based on application, the dental 3D printing market is segmented into prosthodontics, orthodontics, implantology and other applications. In 2023, the prosthodontics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high prevalence of edentulism and the increase in demand for prosthodontics such as crowns & bridges.
In 2023, the Dental Laboratories Segment to Account for the Largest Share of this Market
Based on end user, in 2023, the dental laboratories segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market. An increase in the number of dental laboratories, expansion of dental laboratories in developing economies, and rapid adoption of advanced technologies by dental laboratories are the factors supporting the largest market share of this segment.
North America to Dominate the Market in 2023
In 2023, North America is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market. The key factors contributing to the large share of this market are the high adoption of cosmetic dentistry, high spending on oral care, high incidence of tooth loss and dental caries, the presence of key market players, and the high burden of the aging population.
Key Players
The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by leading market participants in the last three to four years. The key players profiled in the dental 3D printing market report are 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (U.S.), Stratasys Ltd. (Israel), Straumann Holding Ag (U.S.), Shandong Huge Dental Materials Corporation (China), Ultradent Products, Inc. (U.S.), SLM Solutions Group AG (Germany), Formlabs Inc. (U.S.), (Desktop Metal, Inc. ) a subsidiary of EnvisionTec Inc. (U.S.), Keystone Industries (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), and DWS S.r.l. (Italy).
Scope of the Report:
Dental 3D Printing Market, by Offering
- Services
- Systems
- Dental 3D Printers
- Dental 3D Scanners
- Accessories
Dental 3D Printing Market, by Technology
- Vat Photopolymerization
- Polyjet Technology
- Fused Deposition Modeling
- Selective Laser Sintering
- Other Technologies
(Note: Other technologies include stereolithography (SLA), photopolymer jetting (PPJ), and digital light processing (DLP))
Dental 3D Printing Market, by Material
- Dental Polymers
- Resins
- Thermoplasti
- Other Dental Polymers
- Metals
- Ceramics
- Zirconia
- Alumina
- Other Ceramics
- Plastics
- Other Materials
(Note: Other dental polymers include polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), poly ether ester ketone (PEEK), and Nylon.)
(Note: Other ceramics include aluminum nitride, silicon carbide and silicon nitride.)
(Note: Other materials include amalgam, composites, glass ionomer, and carbon fiber.)
Dental 3D Printing Market, by Application
- Prosthodontics
- Orthodontics
- Implantology
- Other Applications
(Note: Other applications include surgical guides, anatomical replicas and models, and casting patterns.)
Dental 3D Printing Market, by End User
- Dental Laboratories
- Dental Hospitals & Clinics
- Academic & Research Institutes
Dental 3D Printing Market, by Geography
- North America
- Europe
- U.K.
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
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