Dental 3D Printing Market by Product & Service (Services, Materials, Plastics, Metals, Equipment), Technology (Stereolithography, LCD, FDM, SLS), Application (Prosthodontics, Orthodontics), End User (Dental clinics & hospitals) - Global Forecasts to 2028
Updated on : June 21, 2023
The global dental 3D printing market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $3.0 billion in 2023 and is poised to reach $6.7 billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 17.5% from 2023 to 2028. 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 offers advantages such as reduced product development time for dental appliances, superior-quality complex parts and products, and mass personalization. Additionally, it also reduces inventories, limits material wastage, and provides dental professionals access to innovative designs. These advantages, along with factors such as rapid growth in the geriatric population, and high incidence of dental caries and other dental diseases are expected to drive the dental 3D printing industry during the forecast period.
In this report, the market is segmented into – application, technology, region, product & service, and end user.
Attractive Opportunities in the Dental 3D printing Market
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Dental 3D printing Market Dynamics
Driver: High incidence of dental caries and other dental diseases
The incidence of dental caries is increasing across the world, especially in developed countries like the US. More than 36 million Americans are completely edentulous, and around 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. This rise in target diseases, which includes other oral health issues, will eventually lead to a rise in the demand for dental restorative procedures. Since 3D oriented dental prosthesis are now becoming more and more popular as the primary restorative choice of several dentists, the market for dental 3D printing will get a boost.
Restraint: Lack of skilled workforce due to limited specialized training in additive manufacturing
One of the prominent barriers to the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing is the lack of a skilled workforce. Design and production processes through AM require a workforce with technical know-how. A lack of trained & experienced engineers and designers is a major impediment to the adoption and advancement of AM. This situation is further worsened by the rapid pace of evolution of the dental 3D printing industry in terms of technology and materials. There is a dearth of training programs available for AM, and a wide gap between academia and practical applications is prevalent in the industry that is difficult to bridge.
Opportunity: Increasing popularity of CAD/CAM technology
Computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is increasingly being embraced by the dental industry due to its high precision in dental restoration. This technology is used for not only designing and manufacturing milled crowns and bridges but also designing fabricated abutments used in dental implants. CAD/CAM is highly useful in customizing dental prosthetics, such as dental crowns made of zirconium. The use of CAD/CAM also reduces the need to wear temporary bridges/crowns during the treatment and the number of doctor visits, thereby reducing the cost of dental restoration. Although most prosthetic elements are still made manually, the use of CAD/CAM associated with 3D printing continues to increase due to its advantages.
Challenge: High capital investment and operating costs
Small and medium-sized laboratories may find it unfeasible to install dental 3D printing facilities due to financial constraints. Since most dental labs are small or medium-sized, this is a key challenge in the market. This also makes it difficult for laboratories dependent on federal funding (for whom securing funds is a time-consuming process) to install and use such equipment. Due to this financial aspect, many smaller dental clinics may choose to outsource production to service bureaus or laboratories.
Moreover, 3D printing is a new technology in the medical field, and health insurance companies usually do not cover costs related to 3D printing surgeries. In addition, 3D printing materials cost more than traditionally used materials—the polymer used for dental 3D printing is costlier than polymers used in injection molding. As a result, the overall disadvantages and costs outweigh the general usefulness of 3D printing for small and medium-sized end users, whereas bigger and hospital-based laboratories, due to mass production, can bear prices and fully benefit from 3D printers.
Dental 3D Printing Market Ecosystem
Prominent companies in this market include well-established brand names. These companies have comprehensive product and service offerings, strong consumer service network, and state-of-the-art technologies.
Some key market players include 3D Systems Corporation (US), Stratasys Ltd. (US), and Desktop Metal, Inc. (US).
By technology, VAT photopolymerization is expected to show the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2028 in the dental 3d printing industry.
The dental 3D printing market is segmented into five types, by technology. These include VAT Photopolymerization, Fused Deposition Model, Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Polyjet Printing, Other Technologies. Out of these VAT Photopolymerization occupies the largest share along with being the fastest growing segment.
The possibility for use in manufacturing various products such as surgical & dental implants, dentures, CMF (craniomaxillofacial) guides, prosthetics and implants, porous scaffolds, and dental restorations; and the best resolution and surface finish are the factors responsible for the largest share of this segment.
By VAT photopolymerization, LCD segment of dental 3d printing industry is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.
The VAT Photopolymerization segment is further sub-segmented into Stereolithography, Digital Light Processing, and LCD. LCD is expected to the be the fastest grwoign segment from 2023-2028, and Stereolithography occupies the largest market share out of the three.
In comparison to other 3D printing techniques, LCD 3D printers are created as an affordable alternative to their 3D printing counterparts. Moreover, LCD printers can be made to be small, so most LCD 3D printers are desktop-sized, which makes them easy to store. In general, LCD 3D printers use cheaper components than DLP 3D printers, making them a cheaper resin 3D printing solution. These factors are expected to boost segment growth in the next 5 years.
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The key players in the Dental 3D Printing market include SLM Solutions Group AG (Germany), 3D Systems Corporation (US), Desktop Metal, Inc. (US), and Stratasys Ltd. (US).
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 industry.
Scope of the Dental 3d Printing Industry
Report Metric |
Details |
Market Revenue in 2023 |
$3.0 billion |
Projected Revenue by 2028 |
$6.7 billion |
Revenue Rate |
Poised to Grow at a CAGR of 17.5% |
Market Driver |
High incidence of dental caries and other dental diseases |
Market Opportunity |
Increasing popularity of CAD/CAM technology |
The study categorizes the 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
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Recent Developments of Dental 3D Printing Industry
- In May 2023, 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION (US) entered into an agreement to acquire Wematter Gravity (Sweden), which provides an affordable, turnkey SLS solution to the market. This was aimed at further expanding 3D Systems’ Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) portfolio.
- In May 2023, Desktop Metal, Inc. (US) and Stratasys Ltd. (US, and Israel) entered into a definitive agreement to merge. This is expected to combine the polymer strengths of Stratasys with the complementary industrial mass production of Desktop Metal’s brands.
- In February 2023, Stratasys Ltd. (US, and Israel) signed an agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. (US) to provide on-demand 3D-printed anatomic models for clinical settings. This combines the cloud-based Segmentation-as-a-Service solution from Axial3D (a Stratasys subsidiary), and precision additive manufacturing services from Ricoh into one convenient solution..
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 $6.7 billion in 2028.
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 17.5% and a revenue size in the region of $3.0 billion in 2023.
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This study involved the extensive use of both primary and secondary sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry to identify the segmentation types, key players, competitive landscape, key market dynamics, and key player strategies.
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:
Tiers are defined based on a company’s total revenue. As of 2023: Tier 1= >USD 1 billion, Tier 2 = USD 500 million to USD 1 billion, and Tier 3= <USD 500 million.
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Breakdown of Primary Interviews: Supply-Side and Demand-Side Participants
Market Size Estimation
The total size of the market was determined after data triangulation from four approaches, as mentioned below. After each approach, the weighted average of the three approaches was taken based on the level of assumptions used in each approach.
Global Dental 3D Printing Market Size
Approach to calculating the revenue of different players in the Dental 3D Printing market
The size of the global market was obtained from annual reports, SEC filings, online publications, and extensive primary interviews. A percentage split was applied to arrive at the size of market segments. Further splits were applied to arrive at the size for each sub-segment. These percentage splits were validated by primary participants. The country-level market sizes obtained from the annual reports, SEC filings, online publications, and extensive primary interviews were added up to reach the total market size for regions. By adding up the market sizes for all the regions, the global Dental practice management software market was derived.
Approach to derive the market size and estimate market growth
The market size and market growth were estimated through primary interviews on a regional and global level. All responses were collated, and a weighted average was taken to derive a probabilistic estimate of the market size and growth rate.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size—using the market size estimation processes explained above—the market was split into several segments and sub-segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, data triangulation, and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.
Market Definition
3D printing or additive manufacturing is the process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. It helps to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods. Dental 3D printing is adopted for many applications, including the production of physical models for orthodontics, prosthodontics, and surgery; manufacturing dental implants; the construction of drill guides for dental implants; and the fabrication/customization of frameworks for implants & dental restoration
Key Stakeholders
- Manufacturers and suppliers of dental 3D printers
- Manufacturers of dental prosthetics and implants
- 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 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 market in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa
- To profile the key players in the 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 market
- To analyze the impact of the recession on the market
Available Customizations
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- Additional country-level analysis of the Dental 3D Printing market
- Profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
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