Dental 3D Printing Market

Dental 3D Printing Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The global dental 3D printing market is valued at US$ 3 billion in 2023 and is projected to exhibit expansion at a phenomenal 22% CAGR over the next ten years to reach US$ 21.9 billion by the end of 2033.

The proliferation of technology in dentistry and other aspects of the medical industry has increased substantially in recent years, and this trend is projected to drive the demand for dental 3D printing services over the coming years. Dental technicians and professional dentists are veering towards the use of digital dentistry solutions, which has created a highly opportunistic setting for dental 3D printing solution providers across the world.

Growing awareness regarding oral health, increasing awareness about cosmetic dentistry, advancements in 3D printing technology, high prevalence of dental diseases, several people suffering from tooth loss, rising per capita disposable income, increasing senescent population, and growing adoption of dental 3D printers in the healthcare industry are other prospects that are slated to boost dental 3D printing demand going forward.

Increasing number of large dental practices in developed markets and growing awareness about dental hygiene in developing markets are projected to open up new avenues of opportunities for dental 3D printing providers through 2033. The United States, Germany, Australia, India, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Korea are projected to be some of the most lucrative markets for dental 3D printing solutions over the next ten years.

However, the lack of skilled professionals and high capital investment associated with the deployment of dental 3D printers are key constraints for market evolution in the future.

A more detailed account of new developments, changing local supply trends, restraints, challenges, and opportunities in the marketplace has been discussed in this latest dental 3D printing market research report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Report Attributes	Details
Dental 3D Printing Market Size in 2023	US$ 3 Billion
Projected Market Value (2033F)	US$ 21.9 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033)	22% CAGR
North America Market Share (2022)	~35%
Key Companies Profiled	Asiga; 3D Systems Inc.; Formlabs Inc.; DWS System; Dentsply Sirona; SLM Solutions; Concept Laser GmbH; EnvisionTEC Inc.; Prodways Group; Renishaw plc; Roland DG; Straumann; Planmeca; Stratasys Ltd.

How Can New Dental 3D Printing Companies Sculpt Future Demand?

“Start-ups Focusing on Making Affordable & Time-efficient Dental 3D Printing Solutions”

New entrants in the marketplace are focusing on research and development of new solutions that are more affordable and challenge the current pricing trends of the industry to establish a space for themselves in the global landscape.

• Satori, a London-based start-up is transforming the healthcare and dentistry industry through its ST1600, an affordable professional 3D printer. The printer is highly suitable for dental professionals as it helps them cut costs by optimizing the workflow and printing up to 7 teeth models in an hour.
• ArchForm, a teeth-aligner software start-up backed by Y Combinator is allowing orthodontists to design and create 3D-printed teeth aligners in their offices and cut down the costs of Invisalign significantly. Currently, orthodontists pay around US$ 1700 per patient to Invisalign, whereas ArchForm charges around US$ 50 per patient.
• Imagoworks Inc., a start-up company based in Korea is making headlines with its next-generation dental CAD software based on artificial intelligence. The 3Dme Crown is an automatic crown design module that scans data and used AI technology to design a prosthesis that is most suitable for the patient’s oral environment in a matter of seconds.

Incoming dental 3D printing companies are also focusing on bagging new capital to help them expand their business potential across various regions in the world and compete with established market players.

In October 2022, SprintRay, a provider of dental care solutions based on 3D printing secured funding north of US$ 100 million in a Series D round that was led by SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund 2. The funding was expected to be used for business expansion across Europe and the United States.

Which Key Factor is Expected to Obstruct Market Development?

“High Capital Investment Associated with Use of 3D Printing Technology”

3D printing technology is not entirely new to the world at present, but the technology is still said to be in its early stages where it is still too expensive for general use. 3D printers are expensive machines that require high capital investment to install as well as maintain throughout their operational lifecycle.

Many dental practitioners and clinics don’t have enough funding or capital to install a dental 3D printer which costs anywhere from US$ 40000 to US$ 100000. The high costs of raw materials used in dental 3D printing and the high costs of dental 3D printing software are other constraints that increase the operational costs of dental 3D printers.

Moreover, the employment of a skilled dental technician to operate these advanced 3D printers is essential and further adds to the operational costs. All of the aforementioned factors hint at a huge capital investment for the deployment of 3D printing technology in dentistry and act as restraints for overall market development throughout the forecast period and especially hinder growth in developing and underdeveloped economies with limited spending potential.

Country-wise Insights

Why Should Dental 3D Printing Suppliers Invest in Japan?

“High Incidence of Edentulism Offering Attractive Business Scope”

Edentulism is an irreversible oral health concern that is most commonly found in elderly people and since Japan has a high aging population with nearly 1/3 of its population being aged 65 or above, it creates an opportune market for dental 3D printing providers. Older people are more prone to having dental ailments which creates a high demand for products such as 3D printed dental implants, 3D printed dentures, dental braces, etc., in Japan.

Increasing dental tourism, growing awareness regarding oral health, supportive government initiatives, and rising investments in healthcare infrastructure development are other factors that could potentially uplift the demand for dental 3D printing in the country over the coming years.

What Prospects are Deciding the Future of Dental 3D Printing Providers in Europe?

“Increasing Spending on Dentistry and Rising Popularity of Cosmetic Dentistry”

Awareness regarding dental hygiene and oral health has increased exponentially in European countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany in the past few years, which is expected to primarily influence sales of 3D-printed teeth and 3D-printed dentures through 2033. Growing disposable income, increasing government spending on dental care, the rising popularity of cosmetic dentistry, increasing aesthetic awareness, and growing adoption of dental printing solutions are other aspects that are projected to sculpt demand for dental 3D printing in the European region across the forecast period.

Which Factors are Steering Market Growth in the United States?

“High Oral Care Expenditure and Rapid Adoption of Advanced Technologies in Healthcare”

The United States is anticipated to account for the majority of demand for dental 3D printing in the North American region and emerge as the most remunerative market in the region across the forecast period. Increasing incidence of oral diseases, high patient spending potential, rapid adoption of advanced dental 3D printers, the rising popularity of digital dentistry solutions, and a growing number of large dental practices are some of the prime prospects that are predicted to bolster dental 3D printing demand in the country over the next ten years.

Moreover, the presence of a high geriatric population coupled with supportive government initiatives to promote oral health are also expected to provide opportunistic growth scope for dental 3D printing solution providers in the United States. The emergence of favorable dental health insurance plans in the country is also slated to boost demand for 3D-printed dentures and 3D-printed teeth through 2033.

Category-wise Insights

Which Technology is Being Widely Used in This Space?

“Vat Photo Polymerization Extensively Used in Dental 3D Printing Industry”

Based on technology, the market for dental 3D printing is segmented into vat photo polymerization, fused deposition modelling, PolyJet technology, selective laser sintering, and others.

Vat photo polymerization technology is used extensively in the global marketplace and accounted for more than 50% market share in 2022. This technology is expected to maintain its dominant stance in the global market throughout the forecast period owing to its wide-scale use in the manufacturing of dentures, dental implants, and dental prosthetics among other products. The vat photo polymerization technology is further bifurcated into stereolithography, digital light, and processing.

Competitive Landscape

Leading dental 3D printing solution providers are focusing on maintaining their product standards while continually pushing limits to meet the changing global demand for dental printing services and solutions.

• Formlabs, a stalwart in the 3D printing industry showcased its new solutions in January 2023. These new solutions help the company’s clients to expand their 3D printing potential and open up roads to large-scale manufacturing for dental applications, prototyping, product design, etc.

Segments of Dental 3D Printing Industry Research

• By Material :

  • Metals
  • Photopolymers
  • Ceramics
  • Others

• By Application :

  • Dental Implants
  • Dentures
  • Crowns & Bridges
  • Others

• By Technology :

  • Vat Photo Polymerization
    • Stereolithography
    • Digital Light
    • Processing
  • Fused Deposition Modelling
  • PolyJet Technology
  • Selective Laser Sintering
  • Others

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • APAC
  • MEA