Dental 3D Printing Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2021-2027)

Report Description

Dental 3D Printing Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 25% over the forecast period (2021-2027). The high incidence of dental caries and other dental diseases, rising demand for cosmetic dentistry, growing adoption of dental 3D printers in hospitals and clinics, and rapid growth in the geriatric population are all driving factors in the dental 3D printing medical devices market.

Dental technicians and clinicians are more accepting of digital dentistry, creating profitable opportunities for 3D printer makers to pursue a tailored rather than a standardized approach in the dental 3D printing market. Customized dental models such as bridges, crowns, implants, and dentures are improving patient results, which is increasing dentists’ reliance on printed prosthetics. Oral disorders are the most frequent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the world, affecting half of the world’s population (3.6 billion people).

Dental caries or tooth decay is a common ailment across all age groups, with the global incidence of decayed and missing teeth (DMT) increasing dramatically in recent years. For instance, in United States, percentage of children aged 5-19 years with untreated dental caries stand at 13.2% while percentage of adults aged 20-44 with untreated dental caries is 25.9%.

Untreated Tooth Decay is the Most Common Global Health Condition, (%)

Some of the major players operating in the market include 3D Systems Corporation, Stratasys Ltd., EnvisionTEC Inc., DWS Systems, Concept Laser GmbH, Renishaw plc, EOS GMBH, FormLabs, DENTSPLY SIRONA, Straumann Group, etc. Several M&A’s along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players to boost their presence in different regions.

Insights Presented in the Report

“Amongst Product, Equipment segment dominated the market in 2020”

Based on product, Dental 3D Printing Market is classified into Materials, Equipment and Software & Services. The Materials is further segmented into Metals, Ceramics, Polymers and Other, similarly the equipment segment is further divided into scanners and printers. The large share of the equipment segment can be attributed to the competitive pricing offered by dental 3D printing service providers and the large-scale outsourcing of dental product design and production by small hospitals, dental clinics, and laboratories.

“Amongst Technology, Fused Deposition Modeling segment dominated the market in 2020.”

Based on technology, the Dental 3D Printing market is segmented into VAT Photo-Polymerization, PolyJet Technology, Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering, Others. The Fused Deposition Modeling segment accounted for the larger market share in 2020 and is projected to witness a significant growth rate during the forecast period. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the widely used additive manufacturing (AM) processes due to its capability to create complex parts. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is the most common type in the category of cheap and affordable category 3D printers.

“Amongst Application, Prosthodontics holds significant market share in 2020.”

Based on Application, the Dental 3D Printing market is segmented into Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Implantology. Prosthodontics contributes to most of the revenue for the Dental 3D Printing market. This largest share can be attributed to the prosthodontics segment due to the growing demand for crowns and bridges, rising prevalence of dental caries, increasing incidence of tooth loss, and increasing customer acceptance of advanced dental technologies

“Amongst End-User, Dental Laboratories witnesses significant CAGR during the Forecast Period.”

Amongst End-User, the Dental 3D Printing Market is segmented into Dental Laboratories, Dental Hospitals & Clinics, Dental Academic & Research Institutes. In this segment, dental laboratories is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the dental 3D printing market. The high growth rate of this segment can be attributed to rapid adoption of advanced dental technology by dental laboratories and consolidation of dental laboratories.

“North America represents as the largest market.”

For a better understanding of the market adoption of Dental 3D Printing, the market is analyzed for the countries such as North America (US, Canada, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Rest of Asia- Pacific), & Rest of World. North America dominated the market in 2020. The high and growing incidence of dental caries and tooth loss (related with the ageing population), high oral care spending, increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry, and the expanding popularity of digital dentistry all contribute to the North American region’s big proportion. The United States is also home to the great majority of worldwide players, making it a hotbed of innovation in the dental 3D printing business.

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Research Methodology

Analyzing the historical market, estimation of the current market, and forecasting the future of the Dental 3D Printing Market were the three major steps undertaken to create and analyze the adoption of Dental 3D Printing across various regions globally. Exhaustive secondary research was conducted to collect the historical market numbers and estimate the current market size. Secondly, to validate these insights, numerous findings and assumptions were taken into consideration. Moreover, exhaustive primary interviews were conducted, with industry experts across the value chain of the industry. Post assumption and validation of market numbers through primary interviews, we employed a top-down/bottom-up approach to forecast the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation methods were adopted to estimate and analyze the market size of segments and sub-segments the industry pertains to. Detailed methodology is explained below.

Analysis of Historical Market Size

Step 1: In-Depth Study of Secondary Sources:

Detailed secondary study was conducted to obtain the historical market size of the Dental 3D Printing through company internal sources such as annual report & financial statements, investor presentations, press releases, etc., and external sources including journals, news & articles, government publications, competitor publications, sector reports, third-party database, and other credible publications.

Step 2: Market Segmentation:

After obtaining the historical market size of the Dental 3D printing, we conducted a detailed secondary analysis to gather historical market insights and share for different segments & sub-segments for major regions. Major segments included in the report are by product, technology, application, and by end-user. Further regional & country-level analyses were conducted to evaluate the overall adoption of the Dental 3D Printing Market in the global context.

Step 3: Factor Analysis:

After acquiring the historical market size of different segments and sub-segments, we conducted a detailed factor analysis to estimate the current market size. Further, we conducted factor analysis using dependent and independent variables such as rising elderly population, rising standard of living of individuals, growing disposable incomes, demand for cosmetic dentistry, etc. Historical trends and their year-on-year impact on the market size and share was analyzed. Demand and supply side scenario was also thoroughly studied.

Current Market Size Estimate & Forecast

Current Market Sizing: Based on actionable insights from the above 3 steps, we arrived at the current market size, key players in the Market, and market shares of the segments and company. All the required percentage split, and market breakdowns were determined using the above-mentioned secondary approach and were verified through primary interviews.

Estimation & Forecasting: For market estimation and forecast, weights were assigned to different factors including drivers & trends, restraints, and opportunities available for the stakeholders. After analyzing these factors, relevant forecasting techniques i.e., top-down/bottom-up approach was applied to arrive at the market forecast to 2027 for different segments and subsegments across the major regions globally. The research methodology adopted to estimate the market size encompasses:

• The industry’s market size, in terms of value (US$)
• All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns of market segments and sub-segments
• Key players in the Dental 3D Printing Market in terms of products & services offered. Also, the growth strategies adopted by these players to compete in the fast-growing market.

Market Size and Share Validation

Primary Research: In-depth interviews were conducted with the Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) including Top Level Executives (CXO/VPs, Sales Head, Marketing Head, Operational Head, and Regional Head, Country Head, etc.) across major countries. Primary research findings were then summarized, and statistical analysis was performed to prove the stated hypothesis. Inputs from primary research were consolidated with secondary findings, hence turning information into actionable insights.

Split of Primary Participants in Different Regions

Market Engineering

Data triangulation technique was employed to complete the overall market estimation and to arrive at precise statistical numbers of each segment and sub-segment of the Dental 3D Printing Market. Data was split into several segments & sub-segments post studying various parameters and trends in the areas of product, technology, application, and end-users for the major country/region globally.

The main objective of the Dental 3D Printing Market Study

The current & future market trends of Dental 3D Printing were pinpointed in the study. Investors can gain strategic insights to base their discretion for investments from the qualitative and quantitative analysis performed in the study. Current and future market trends would determine the overall attractiveness of the market at a regional & country level, providing a platform for the industrial participant to exploit the untapped market to benefit as a first-mover advantage. Other quantitative goals of the studies include:

• Analyze the current and forecast market size of Dental 3D Printing in terms of value (US$). Also, analyze the current and forecast market size of different segments and sub-segments
• Segments in the study include of product, technology, application, and end-users
• Analyze the current and forecast market size of the Dental 3D Printing for the major regions & countries
• Major regions studied in the report include North America (United States, Canada, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, Rest of Asia- Pacific), and Rest of World
• Company profiles of the Dental 3D Printing Market players and the growth strategies adopted by them to sustain in the fast-growing market
• Deep dive regional & country level analysis of the industry