The Dental 3D Printing Materials Market is projected to reach $2.60 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 22.4% from 2021 to 2028. Dental Additive Manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a process wherein a light or laser polymerizes a liquid with the computer-guided precision required to produce small objects with intricate details. A dental 3D printing material is a substance that has been specifically designed for the production of final-placement dental models. Some of the dental materials include dental polymers, composites, ceramics, and metals. The dental applications of additive manufacturing continue to grow as various resins are being developed with several orthodontic qualities.
The high prevalence of dental diseases such as edentulism, increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry, and technological advancements in dental additive manufacturing propel market growth. In addition, advancements in the resins used for dental additive manufacturing and increasing awareness and acceptance of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies provide lucrative opportunities for the market's growth.
Rising Demand for Cosmetic Dentistry Drives the Growth of the Dental 3D Printing Materials Market
Cosmetic procedures are increasing due to rising awareness regarding oral health and rapid technological advancements in dentistry, such as 3D-printed teeth. The demand for cosmetic procedures is particularly high in the age groups 24–40 and 57–75. The population aged 24–40 majorly demands dental aesthetics, such as implants and veneers, for a youthful appearance, while the population aged 57–75 demands dentures. The industry's shifting dynamics are largely due to patients’ choices, which have moved from mere hygiene to definite image enhancement. Baby boomers with disposable incomes, the younger generation of business people who desire to enhance their appearance, and significant advancements in dental products have contributed to the rise of cosmetic dentistry.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry states that around 99% of people think that their smile is the most important social asset. In 2018, the Harley Street Emporium surveyed more than 1,000 U.K. residents over 18 years of age. The survey concluded that 43% of the people who participated in the survey wanted to improve their teeth with dental treatments.
The introduction and application of two significant concepts, biomimetics and biocompatibility, have set the stage for the future of the cosmetic dentistry industry. The rise in the disposable income to spend on appearance, social media, celebrity influence, and technological advancements in cosmetic dentistry, such as CAD/CAM systems (Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing), are the factors contributing to the increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry.
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Increasing Awareness and Acceptance of CAD/CAM Technology Offer Opportunities for the Dental 3D Printing Materials 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. 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; hence, it does not reproduce complex models. However, CAD software, intricate algorithmic designs, and artificial intelligence help in modeling any object to be created as desired. The penetration levels of this technology have been increasing in the larger laboratories of developed countries. For instance, the penetration levels among laboratories in Europe and the U.S. reached 60% in 2019. In the U.S. and Europe, only 45% of small labs use a CAD/CAM system, whereas 98% of large labs either own or lease this system.
Technological advancements and the availability of hardware/software alternatives are accelerating the adoption of CAD/CAM systems. 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 of the Global Dental 3D Printing Materials Market Study:
The Dental Composites Segment is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR of 26% During the Forecast Period
A major advantage of composites is manipulating the manufacturing process to yield the desired material properties. Advancements in composites include the introduction of fiber-reinforced composites, self-healing or self-repairing composites, condensable composites/packable composites, organically modified ceramic oligomers, and hybrid ceramics conventional materials additives, altering their physical properties, driving the growth of this market.
In 2021, the Crown, Bridges, and Dentures Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of 42% of the Market
This segment's large market share is attributed to the advantages offered by the materials used for making crowns, bridges, and dentures, such as minimal material loss, superior fitting accuracy, and favorable detail reproducibility. In addition, dentures restore speech ability and are easy to maintain.
Asia Pacific: Fastest Growing Market
Based on geography, in 2021, Europe accounted for the largest share of 40% of the dental 3D printing materials market. However, Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing burden of oral diseases in the region, growing demand for various dental procedures, growing dental tourism due to the low cost of dental procedures in Asia-Pacific countries, and rising geriatric population support the growth of this market.
Key Players
The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the product portfolio offerings, geographic presences, and key strategic developments adopted by leading market players in the industry over the past three to four years. The key players profiled in the global dental 3D printing materials market are 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), EnvisionTEC (U.S.), DWS S.r.l. (Italy), Keystone Industries (U.S.), VOCO GmbH (U.S.), DMG Chemisch-Pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH (Germany), Stratasys Ltd. (Israel), Prodoways Tech (France), Formlabs Inc. (U.S.), DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (U.S.), Straumann Holding AG (Switzerland), 3M Company (U.S.), Den-Mat Holdings, LLC (U.S.), Shandong Huge Dental Materials Co., Ltd. (China), and Ultradent Products, Inc. (U.S.).
Major companies in the global dental 3D printing materials market have implemented various strategies to expand their product offerings and global footprint and boost their market share. The key strategies followed by most companies in the dental 3D printing materials market were new product launches, approvals, partnerships & agreements, and expansions. Product launches were the most preferred growth strategy adopted by the leading players and accounted for a share of 57%-60% of the total strategic developments from key players from 2018 to 2021. This strategic development enables companies to expand their product portfolios, cater to the changing demands of users, and ensure a competitive edge in the dental 3D printing materials market. The leading players that adopted this strategy include Formlabs, Inc. (U.S.), DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. (U.S.), EnvisionTEC (U.S.), and DMG Chemisch-Pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH (Germany).
Scope of the Report:
Dental 3D Printing Materials Market, by Type
- Polymers
- Resins
- Thermoplastics
- Other Polymers
- Composites
- Metals
- Dental Ceramics
- Zirconia
- Alumina
- Other Ceramics
(Note 1: Other polymers comprise polymer hydrogels, impression materials like irreversible hydrocolloids - alginate, polysulfides, and silicone rubbers.
Note 2: Other ceramics comprise calcium phosphate salts, glass ceramics, oxides of magnesium and titanium, leucite-reinforced glass ceramics, lithium silicate ceramics, and silicates.)
Dental 3D Printing Materials Market, by Application
- Crowns, Bridges, and Dentures
- Orthodontic Devices
- Surgical Guides & Implants
- Other Applications
(Note : Other applications comprise dental impression trays, try-ins, metal frameworks, veneers, and temporary restorations.)
Dental 3D Printing Materials Market, by Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- France
- U.K.
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
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