Dental 3D Printing Market – By Material Type (Metals, Plastic, Photopolymer, Ceramic, Titanium, Resin, Cobalt-chrome), By Category (Software, Services), By Equipment (3D Scanner, 3D Printer), By Technology (Vat Photopolymerization, Polyjet Technology, Fused Deposition Modelling, Bioprinter, Selective Laser Sintering, Others), By Application (Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Implantology, Others), By End User Type (Dental Clinics and Hospitals, Dental Laboratories, Academic And Research Institutes), By Geography - Global Opportunity Analysis & Industry Forecast, 2023-2030

Dental 3D Printing Market Overview:

The global Dental 3D printing Market size is estimated to reach $16 billion by 2030,  at a CAGR of 24% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Digital revolution and usage of customized aligners as a result of increase in demand for cosmetic dentistry coupled with reduced costs of dental restorations are set to drive the market for Dental 3D Printing.

Additionally, there is a growing need for both preventative dental treatment and aesthetic dentistry. The propensity to undergo pricey cosmetic operations has increased along with rising disposable incomes, especially among the aging population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) study, 98 million American citizens will be 65 years of age or older by 2060, making up about 24% of the country's total population. Adult oral health issues include untreated gum disease, tooth loss, untreated tooth decay, and oral cancer. The majority of persons (96%) who are 65 years of age or older have gum disease. One in five persons age 65 and older had all of their teeth missing. Dental 3D scanners and printers are useful since there is an increasing need for cosmetic dentistry, dental restoration options, and aesthetic procedures like whitening and polishing on a global scale.

Market Snapshot:

Dental 3D printing - Report Coverage:

The “Dental 3D Printing Market - Forecast (2023-2030)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments in the Dental 3D printing Market.

COVID-19 / Ukraine Crisis - Impact Analysis:  

∙ Due to the enforcement of a lockdown to stop the virus's transmission, the covid-19 outbreak temporarily hampered the expansion of the dental 3D printing sector. Most dental offices and labs were shut down. In addition, the number of individuals attending clinics decreased following the reopening of the facilities out of concern for contracting an infection, which had an impact on the market expansion. On the other hand, it is anticipated to have a long-term favorable effect on the rise of dental 3D printing with a decrease in instances, particularly in developed nations. 

∙ In light of the most recent information on the dispute and the international responses to Russia-Ukraine War scenario, the research analyses the implications for demand-supply balances, pressure on pricing variations, influence on import/export and trade, and short-term advice to the worldwide Dental 3D printing Market. 

Key Takeaways:

∙ Rising Number of Large Dental Practices Over Conventional Solo Practice

Large dental practices are becoming more prevalent in developed markets across North America and Europe. According to the American Dental Association, there were 0.2 million active dentists in the U.S. as of 2021. Large corporate practice settings have become more popular over time instead of conventional solo practices. The rising expenses of starting a solo dental office, a better work-life balance in large practices, and a concentration on commercial dental insurance are all contributing factors to this growing consolidation. 

According to the "U.S. Dental Practice Patterns" report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute dated March 2022, in 2021, 12% of dental practices had 5 or more dentists, up from 8% in 2005. Also, in 2021 roughly 20% of all dental office locations belonged to a bigger dental group practice or a dental support organization (DSO).  

∙ Advancements in Resins - Used for Dental 3D Printing

Dental 3D printing materials are resins made especially for creating practical dental models and final-placement dental equipment. Dental model resins are used in a variety of settings, including instruction, evaluating the fit of prosthetics, patient consultation, and the creation of clear aligners. The FDA has classed these materials as Class la and Class Ila biocompatible, and improvements in these materials are now supporting the breadth of uses of dental resins. These new resins offer physical qualities that make them perfect for use in dental applications. 

These continual improvements in resins increase the breadth of their potential uses in dental 3D printing and point to a business opportunity.

∙ Increased Usage of CAD/CAM Technology aiding the 3D Printing in Dentistry

Due to their high level of precision in dental restoration, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are being adopted by the dentistry industry aggressively. This method is utilized to create dental implants' manufactured abutments in addition to milled crowns, bridges, and other dental restorations. Customizing dental prostheses like zirconium dental crowns are made much easier using CAD/CAM. The cost of dental restoration is decreased by using CAD/CAM since fewer doctor visits and temporary bridges or crowns are required during treatment. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry reports that 41% of respondents anticipate a trend toward more digital, or CAD/CAM, procedures in 2021. By using CAD/CAM technology, scanners (16%) and dental 3-D printing or milling (24%) are also anticipated to present considerable development prospects. 

∙ Increased Oral Health Awareness among People Leading to Market Expansion

Increasing oral healthcare concerns and public awareness of oral health issues are the main drivers of market expansion. In a 2021 poll by the American Dental Association, 49% of individuals said they floss at least once daily, and 70% of respondents said they wash their teeth twice a day or more. The same survey also revealed that 96% of individuals think frequent dental visits are crucial, and 85% of adults think oral health is critical to general health.

∙ Automation coupled with reduced costs Benefits Dental Technicians

The accuracy and speed that these printers provide are the biggest benefits of dental 3D printing. A higher degree of automation guarantees greater overall accuracy and significantly less time spent than human model creation. Once the digital copy has been transmitted, many appliances may be printed at the same time. The technician may presumably start working as soon as the duplicate of the scan shows up, according to this. Dental technicians may also operate in a clean environment without having to deal with plaster or breathe in grinding dust.

∙ Absence of Qualified Workers Hinders Dental 3D Printing Growth

The absence of competent labor is one of the obstacles to the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing. With AM, the manufacturing and design paradigms will be altered, necessitating a technical workforce. A significant barrier to the acceptance and development of AM is the shortage of qualified and experienced engineers and designers. The pool of resources for employees with expertise in 3D printing processes is quite small, which is made worse by the market's quick technological and material advancement in the dental 3D printing sector.

Key Market Players: 

Product/Service launches, approvals, patents and events, acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations are key strategies players in the Dental 3D Printing Market adopt. The top 10 companies in this industry are listed below:

1. Stratasys Ltd. (MakerBot, Objet, Solidscape, FDM)

2. 3D Systems Inc. (Projet, ColorJet Printing (CJP), VisiJet )

3. EnvisionTEC (Vector, Perfactory, SLCOM, Micro)

4. DWS System SRL (XFAB, Dentona, DigitalWax, DWS XPRO)

5. Renishaw (RenAm, infiniAM, QuantAM, RamTec)

6. Formlabs (Tiugh, Castable)

7. Prodways Group (ProMaker, MOVINGLight, Rapid Additive Forging (RAF), Solidscape)

8. SLM Solutions Group AG (SelectCure, Additive.Leader)

9. Carbon Inc. (Carbon Design Engine, Carbon Connect)

10. Concept Laser (Mlab, Xline, LaserCUSING, Factory of Tomorrow) 

11. EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems ( EOS M, EOS P, LaserProFusion, EOSPRINT  )

12. Rapid Shape (NextDent, Rapidshape Print2Cast)

13. Asiga (Asiga 3D Printers, Asiga Dental Resins, Asiga Jewelry Resins, Asiga Audiology Resins)

14. Roland DG (Roland 3D, Roland Dental, Roland VersaUV)

15. DENTSPLY Sirona Inc. (SIRONA, CEREC, MIS, Aquasil)

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