The global dental 3D printing market size was estimated at USD 3.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.4% from 2024 to 2030.
3D printing dentistry has established a strong position in today’s dental products due to the combination of state-of-art technology and a potential footprint. The design and development of advanced products such as invisible aligners, advanced fabrication to provide an aesthetic look, and delivery positioning are some of the factors that are increasing the demand and adoption of dental 3D printers. The user-friendliness and ease of 3D printing procedures have promoted the dentistry industry to print products that can meet the dental requirements of different individuals. These printers will increase the output and also reduce fabrication time. Furthermore, the digitalized workflow will also overcome procedural discomfort and enhance customer satisfaction.
The market is growing at a significant rate and is expected to grow further in emerging economies. The American College of Prosthodontists stated that about 15% of the edentulous population makes dentures each year. Edentulism affects the most vulnerable populations – economically disadvantaged and aging populations. Around 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth and more than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth. These numbers are expected to grow in the next two decades. The majority of aged population needs to go for replacements of the tooth. However, even partially toothless, aged or young people undergo dental procedures as they view dental implants as a viable option.
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Detailed Segmentation:
End-use Insights
The dental laboratories segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 55.6% in 2023. The segment is likely to show the highest CAGR of 26.7% over the forecast period. The rising adoption of advanced technologies in laboratories is supplementing the growth of the segment. Moreover, the increasing number of dental laboratories, rising outsourcing of various manufacturing functions to dental laboratories, and increasing demand for fabricated/customized dental framing solutions required for several applications are fueling the demand for dental 3D printing technologies.
Application Insights
The orthodontics segment held the largest revenue share of 39.0% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant rate of 26.5% during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to the rising number of cases of misalignment and gaps in the teeth. Furthermore, it is observed that approximately 3 million Canadian and American teens have braces, with the number of adults beginning orthodontic treatment rising at a steady rate.
Regional Insights
North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 38.8% in 2023. The region is expected to retain its position through 2030. Factors that are supporting the dominance are the high purchasing power of the populace, widening base of edentulous population, availability of suitable reimbursement policies, and strong government support for quality healthcare in the U.S. and Canada. For instance, in the U.S., the Patient Protection and Affordable Act (PPACA), also known as Obamacare, provides affordable and quality health insurance schemes to its citizens. Moreover, the rising favorable government initiatives to support R&D for healthcare are also augmenting the adoption of dental 3D printing technologies.
Market Dynamics Insights
The wide and universal prevalence of dental ailments and diseases poses a costly burden on healthcare services. These include defects in tooth enamel, periodontal disease, dental caries, and dental erosion. Nutrition and eating habits affect oral health in many ways. For instance, prolonged consumption of tobacco can lead to dental caries, dental erosion, enamel defects, and periodontal disease among adults.
Technology Insights
The selective laser sintering segment dominated the market with the largest share of 37.8% in 2023 and is likely to maintain its position throughout the forecast period, owing to its advantages over other technologies such as good chemical resistance, biocompatibility, and excellent surface finishing. The other technological segment is expected to show the highest CAGR of 27.5% during the forecast period, due to the rising investments in R&D related to material jetting, electron beam melting, and binder jetting techniques. The popularity of fused deposition modeling is rising due to the availability of a wide range of strong, biocompatible, and sterilizable thermoplastics.
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Key Companies & Market Share Insights
Players in the market could face two restrains- a lack of skilled dental professionals and the high cost of dental 3D printers which can hamper their growth pace. The dental 3D printing sector is a highly competitive market with the presence of large and medium-sized organizations. The growing demand for advanced technologies in the field of dentistry is encouraging the manufacturers in the dental 3D printing industry to enhance their existing scope of R&D activities by allocating high funds to incorporate advanced technologies.
These manufacturers also focus on various growth strategies such as mergers & acquisitions and launch of the new products. For instance, In February 2022, 3D Systems and Saremco Dental AG entered into partnership to advance the digital dentistry innovation. Combining 3D Systems' NextDent with Saremco's materials science expertise, the collaboration aims to empower dental laboratories and clinics with enhanced accuracy, repeatability, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across various indications. In February 2023, Stratasys Ltd. has unveiled TrueDent, a groundbreaking full-color 3D printed permanent dentures solution. TrueDent resin allows dental labs to produce natural-looking gums and accurate tooth structure with the desired shade and translucency, all in a single continuous print.
Dental 3D Printing Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global dental 3D printing market on the basis of application, technology, end-use, and region:
Dental 3D Printing Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
• Orthodontics
• Prosthodontics
o Dentures
o Temporary Tooth
o Permanent Tooth
• Implantology
Dental 3D Printing Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
• Vat Photopolymerization
o Stereolithography
o Digital Light Processing
• Polyjet Technology
• Fused Deposition Modelling
• Selective Laser Sintering
• Others
Dental 3D Printing End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
• Dental Clinics
• Dental Laboratories
• Academic And Research Institutes
Dental 3D Printing Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
• Europe
o U.K.
o Germany
o France
o Italy
o Spain
o Denmark
o Sweden
o Norway
• Asia Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o Australia
o South Korea
o Thailand
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
o Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
o South Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Kuwait
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