07 June 2022

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Dental 3D printing to approach $8B

Katherine E. Pfaff

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The global market for dental 3D printing was forecast to reach a value of $7.9 billion across the next 5 years, according to a report by market research firm, ResearchAndMarkets.com. The sector is expected to increase to 2027 by a CAGR of 20.2% following on an increase from  a value of $3.2 billion in 2022. 

Growth is projected based on the rising prevalence of dental caries, dental diseases, aging patients, as well as an increase in patients’ interest in cosmetic treatments. Additionally, the industry has expanded due to the use of 3D dental printing.

When viewing the market by product and services segments, the services group held the largest share (65%) of the 2021 market. This is thought to be due to clinic, labs, and hospitals relying on large amounts of outsourced dental product production and design. 

By application, the prosthodontics accounted for just over half (55%) of the 2021 market, followed by orthodontics and implantology. The stronghold by prosthodontics, also predicted to grow at a CAGR of 21.5% across the period of 2021 to 2027, is thought to be based on the high rate of dental caries and disease leading to tooth loss, need for bridges and crowns, and customers being open to new treatment technologies. With the newer technologies, implants are increasing developed and manufactured with 3D printing techniques.

Dental labs accounted for the largest user segment with 78.6% of the market. Regionally, North America held the greatest share in 2021 at 35.8% of the market. 

Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/05/26/2451028/28124/en/Worldwide-Dental-3D-Printing-Industry-to-2027-Implantology-Segment-Expected-to-Grow-at-the-Highest-CAGR-of-21-5-During-the-Forecast-Period.html