Dental 3D Printing Market by Equipment (3D Scanner, Printer), Technology (Stereolithography, LCD, FDM, SLS), Materials (Plastics, Metal), Application (Prosthodontics, Orthodontic, Implantology), End User (Dental Labs, Hospitals, Clinics) & Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The global dental 3D printing market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $2.9 billion in 2023 and is poised to reach $8.1 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 19.0% from 2023 to 2029. The new research study consists of an industry trend analysis of the market. The new research study consists of industry trends, pricing analysis, patent analysis, conference and webinar materials, key stakeholders, and buying behaviour in the market. Dental 3D printing is rapidly transforming the industry, offering significant advantages for both dentists and patients. Digitally fabricated prosthetics (crowns, bridges, dentures) offer superior fit and comfort compared to traditional methods. Additionally advanced applications like implant-supported restorations, surgical guides, and custom splints become more accessible. Thus these advantages along with several factors such as rising oral diseases and rising awareness for dental 3D printing is expected drive the dental 3D printing.
In this report, the Dental 3D printing market is segmented into – Product and Services, technology, application and end user.
Attractive Opportunities in the Dental 3D printing Market
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Dental 3D printing Market Dynamics
Driver: Rising demand for cosmetic dentistry and preventive dental care
The growing emphasis on personal image and appearance, leading to a stronger desire for whiter teeth, straighter smiles, and overall cosmetic improvements. Rising awareness about the link between oral health and overall health, prompting them to prioritize preventive care and invest in maintaining a healthy smile also new technologies and techniques in cosmetic dentistry such as 3D printing are offering more natural-looking and minimally invasive procedures, making them more appealing to patients which is expected to drive the market growth.
Restraint: High cost of dental 3D printers.
Dental 3D printers incorporate sophisticated technologies like lasers, precise actuators, and complex software systems, also biocompatible resins and metal powders necessary for printing dental prosthetics are specially formulated and undergo rigorous testing for safety and regulatory compliance, driving up their cost compared to generic materials. Compared to industries with mass production of 3D printers, the dental market is relatively smaller, limiting economies of scale that could bring down individual unit costs which is expected to restrain the market growth.
Opportunity: Potential for growth in emerging countries
The potential for dental 3D printing in emerging countries is significant, offering exciting opportunities for improved dental care access and enhanced treatment approaches. 3D printing allows for on-demand fabrication of prosthetics, bridges, and other dental restorations directly within the dental practice. This significantly reduces waiting times compared to traditional outsourcing, streamlining workflow and improving patient experience. Recognizing the potential of 3D printing, some governments in emerging countries are creating favorable policies and investing in research and development. Additionally, public-private partnerships can play a crucial role in establishing infrastructure, providing affordable equipment, and promoting wider adoption which is expected to drive the market growth.
Challenge: Stringent regulatory requirements for dental 3D printing equipment and materials.
Dental 3D printing materials directly interact with the human body, making biocompatibility of paramount importance. Regulatory bodies like the FDA in the US and the MHRA in the UK set strict standards for materials used in printing dental restorations, implants, and appliances to ensure they don't cause adverse reactions or pose health risks which is expected to challenge the market growth.
Dental 3D Printing Industry Ecosystem
The dental 3D printing market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new players entering the market and established players vying for market share. This competition drives down prices as companies try to undercut each other. The cost of materials, equipment, and labor is increasing, putting pressure on dental businesses to maintain profitability while keeping prices competitive. Consolidation within the dental industry, particularly the rise of dental laboratories creates larger entities with greater purchasing power. This can lead to lower prices for supplies and equipment, further pressuring smaller players also government regulations and changes in insurance coverage can impact reimbursement rates for dental procedures, forcing providers to adjust their pricing strategies
By application, prosthodontics is expected to show the highest CAGR of dental 3D printing industry from 2023 to 2029.
The application segment is sengemented into prosthodontics, orthodontics and implantology.
Digitally-designed and printed prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, offer superior fit and comfort compared to traditional methods. This minimizes chair time for adjustments and leads to higher patient satisfaction. Eliminating physical impressions and models reduces chair time, turnaround times, and the need for multiple appointments. This improves overall efficiency and practice productivity which is expected to drive the market growth.
Asia Pacific accounted for the largest CAGR of the global dental 3D printing industry, by region in the forecast period.
The dental 3D printing market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR due to a combination of factors that highlight the region's changing healthcare landscape. Some APAC governments are promoting oral health awareness and offering subsidies for dental treatments, further stimulating market growth. The aging population in APAC is increasing the demand for dental implants and prosthetics to address tooth loss and maintain oral health. Increasing wealth in APAC countries is leading to higher spending on healthcare, including dental care.
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The key players in the Dental 3D Printing market include Stratasys Ltd. (US), 3D Systems Corporation (US), Desktop Metal, Inc. (US), DWS Systems SRL (Italy), Align Technology, Inc. (US), Formlabs (US), Prodways Group (France), SLM Solutions Group AG (Germany), Carbon, Inc. (US), GE Additive (Germany), EOS GmbH (Germany), Rapid Shape GmbH (Germany), Asiga (Australia), Roland DG Corporation (Japan), DENTSPLY Sirona (US), SprintRay Inc. (US), Zortrax (Poland), Detax Ettlingen GmbH (Germany), DMG America (US), 3Dresyns (Spain), Micron Dental (US), Amann Girrbach AG (Austria), Carima (South Korea), Planmeca OY (Finland), and Shenzhen PioCreat 3D Technology Co., Ltd. (China).
These companies adopted strategies such as expansions, product launches and approvals, partnerships, acquisitions, collaborations and integrations to strengthen their presence in the dental 3D printing market.
Scope of the Dental 3D Printing Industry
Report Metric |
Details |
Market Revenue in 2023 |
$2.9 billion |
Projected Revenue by 2029 |
$8.1 billion |
Revenue Rate |
Poised to Grow at a CAGR of 19.0% |
Market Driver |
Rising demand for cosmetic dentistry and preventive dental care |
Market Opportunity |
Potential for growth in emerging countries |
This study categorizes the global dental 3D printing market to forecast revenue and analyze trends in each of the following submarkets:
By Product & Service
- Services
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Materials
- Plastics
- Metals
- Other Materials
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Equipment
- Dental 3D Scanners
- Dental 3D Printers
By Technology
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VAT Photopolymerization
- Stereolithography
- Digital Light Processing
- LCD
- Fused Deposition Model
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Polyjet Printing
- Other Technologies
By Application
- Prosthodontics
- Orthodontics
- Implantology
By End User
- Dental Laboratories
- Dental Hospitals & Clinics
- Dental Academic & Research Institutes
By Region
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North America
- US
- Canada
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Europe
- France
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
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Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
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Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- GCC countries
Recent Developments of Dental 3D Printing Industry:
- In November 2023, Stratasys Ltd. (US) entered into an agreement with Desktop Metal (US), to not approve the terms of the previously announced merger agreement with Desktop Metal, Inc. and has terminated the Merger Agreement
- In November 2023, Stratasys Ltd. (US) launched its new F3300 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer at the Formnext conference, November 7-10, in Frankfurt, Germany.
- In December 2023, Align Technology got the product approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Align’s Invisalign Palatal Expander System for commercial availability in the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the projected market revenue value of the global dental 3D printing Market?
The global dental 3D printing market boasts a total revenue value of $8.1 billion by 2029.
What is the estimated growth rate (CAGR) of the global dental 3D printing Market?
The global dental 3D printing market has an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0% and a revenue size in the region of $2.9 billion in 2023. .
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the current size of the dental 3D printing market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
The secondary research process involved the widespread use of secondary sources, directories, databases (such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, and D&B Hoovers), white papers, annual reports, company house documents, investor presentations, and SEC filings of companies. Secondary research was used to identify and collect information useful for the extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the Dental 3D Printing market. It was also used to obtain important information about the key players and market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, and key developments related to market and technology perspectives. A database of the key industry leaders was also prepared using secondary research.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The primary sources from the supply side include industry experts such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing and sales directors, technology & innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the Dental 3D Printing market. The primary sources from the demand side included industry experts, purchase & sales managers, doctors, and personnel from research organizations. Primary research was conducted to validate the market segmentation, identify key players in the market, and gather insights on key industry trends and key market dynamics.
A breakdown of the primary respondents for the Dental 3D Printing market is provided below:
Note 1: C-level primaries include CEOs, COOs, CTOs, and VPs.
Note 2: Other primaries include Others include sales managers, marketing managers, and product managers.
Note 3: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2020: Tier 1=>USD 1 billion, Tier 2 = USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, Tier 3=<USD 500 million
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The research methodology used to estimate the size of the dental 3D prrinting market includes the following details.
The market sizing of the market was undertaken from the global side.
Country-level Analysis: The size of the dental 3D prrinting market was obtained from the annual presentations of leading players and secondary data available in the public domain. The share of products and services in the overall dental 3D prrinting market was obtained from secondary data and validated by primary participants to arrive at the total Dental 3D prrinting market. Primary participants further validated the numbers.
Geographic market assessment (by region & country): The geographic assessment was done using the following approaches:
Approach 1: Geographic revenue contributions/splits of leading players in the market (wherever available) and respective growth trends
Approach 2: Geographic adoption trends for individual product segments by end users and growth prospects for each of the segments (assumptions and indicative estimates validated from primary interviews)
At each point, the assumptions and approaches were validated through industry experts contacted during primary research. Considering the limitations of data available from secondary research, revenue estimates for individual companies (for the overall dental 3D prrinting market and geographic market assessment) were ascertained based on a detailed analysis of their respective product offerings, geographic reach/strength (direct or through distributors or suppliers), and the shares of the leading players in a particular region or country.
Global Dental 3D printing Market Size: Top-Down Approach
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Global Dental 3D printing Market Size: Bottom-Up Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall size from the market size estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures explained below were implemented, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for various market segments and subsegments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Dental 3D printing is a revolutionary technology that utilizes additive manufacturing techniques to create personalized dental restorations, prosthetics, and appliances directly from digital models. Imagine skipping traditional molds and time-consuming lab work and instead, having intricate crowns, bridges, and even surgical guides printed on-demand within the dental practice itself.
Key Stakeholders
- Senior Management
- Finance Department
- Procurement Department
- Dental hospitals & clinics
- Dental laboratories
- Dental academic & research institutes
- Trade associations and industry bodies
- Regulatory bodies and government agencies
- Business research and consulting service providers
- Market research and consulting firms
- Venture capitalists and investors
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, segment, analyze, and forecast the global dental 3D printing market by product & service, technology, application, end user, and region
- To provide detailed information about the factors influencing the market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
- To analyze micromarkets1 concerning individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- To analyze market opportunities for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for key players
- To forecast the size of the dental 3D printing market in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa and GCC countries.
- To profile the key players in the dental 3D printing market and comprehensively analyze their core competencies2
- To track and analyze competitive developments such as agreements, collaborations, and partnerships; expansions; acquisitions; and product launches and approvals in the dental 3D printing market
- To analyze the impact of the recession on the dental 3D Printing market
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Geographic Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe Dental 3D printing market into the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and others
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific Dental 3D printing market into Singapore, Malaysia, and others
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Dental 3D Printing Market