The report "Dental 3D Printing Market by Equipment (3D Scanner, Printer), Technology (VAT Photopolymerization, LCD, FDM, SLS), Material (Resins, Metal, Ceramics, Photopolymer), Application (Crown & Bridge, Dental Models, Aligner), End User - Global Forecast to 2030", is projected to reach 10.06 billion by 2030 from USD 3.96 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period.
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The incidence of dental issues, such as periodontal diseases and dental caries, is rising worldwide. This trend drives the demand for customized dental restorations and propels growth in the dental 3D printing market for items like crowns, bridges, implants, and surgical guides.
3D printing offers exceptional precision, accurately capturing intricate details and creating smooth surfaces, making it ideal for prosthetics, crowns, and detailed dental models. This technology results in better fit, aesthetics, and functionality for restorations. Unlike conventional milling or casting, 3D printing allows on-demand manufacturing directly within the dental clinic, significantly reducing patient waiting times. As a result, this advancement has increased efficiency and boosted patient satisfaction, contributing to the continued growth of the market.
By technology, the VAT photopolymerization segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market during the forecast period.
The market for dental 3D printing is segmented by technology into VAT photopolymerization, fused deposition modeling, selective laser sintering, polyjet printing, and other technologies. VAT photopolymerization holds the largest share of the dental 3D printing market due to its precision, versatility with various materials, and broad applicability to dental procedures. Technologies such as stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) produce high-resolution prints with a smooth finish, making them particularly suitable for crowns, bridges, surgical guides, occlusal splints, and aligners. Their compatibility with biocompatible resins allows for both temporary and permanent restorations. Dental labs rely on this technology because it can produce a high volume of custom pieces simultaneously, saving both resources and time. It is also gaining popularity among small clinics and dental support organizations (DSOs), as many new systems are affordable, compact, and user-friendly. Additionally, 3D printing generates less waste than conventional milling or handwork, and it continues to evolve with advancements in resin chemistry and printer technology.
By application, the dental models segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market during the forecast period.
The dental 3D printing market is categorized based on application into several segments: temporary crowns & bridges, final crowns & bridges, dental models, surgical guides, removable partial frameworks, models for clear aligners, partial dentures, complete dentures, and other applications. Dental models are crucial for modern dental work and are the most widely used application of dental 3D printing. Dentists utilize these models to better understand a patient’s mouth, plan treatments, and create customized dental pieces, which can include both removable and bridge models. With the increasing adoption of digital tools like CAD/CAM systems in clinics, creating accurate and personalized models has become faster and more cost-effective. These printed models are essential for producing dental items, such as crowns, bridges, aligners, and surgical guides, making them invaluable in dental clinics and laboratories.
By end user, the dental laboratories segment is expected to account for the largest share of the dental 3D printing market during the forecast period.
The dental 3D printing market can be divided by end user into three main categories: dental laboratories, dental hospitals & clinics, and dental academic & research institutions. Dental laboratories represent the largest segment of the dental 3D printing industry, driven by the increasing demand for advanced technologies in dental practices, cosmetic treatments, and high-quality products. These labs manufacture a variety of dental products—such as prosthetics, crowns, dentures, veneers, and night guards—using 3D printing due to its enhanced accuracy, speed, and affordability. Larger laboratory chains are adopting this technology because of their purchasing power, and there is a growing trend of outsourcing fabrication to these labs, which is further increasing demand. The digitization of processes through 3D printing leads to significant time and cost savings, as well as greater precision in the production of dental items.
North America is expected to dominate the dental 3D printing market during the forecast period.
The global market for dental 3D printing is divided into six main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa, and the GCC Countries.
North America leads the dental 3D printing market due to its well-developed healthcare system, rapid adoption of advanced dental technologies, and a strong demand for cosmetic and restorative treatments. The region's dominance in innovation and market share can be attributed to the fact that many companies in the dental 3D printing sector are based there. Additionally, high disposable incomes and a high standard of living in countries like the US and Canada further drive the demand for quality dental treatments. The ongoing digitalization of dental procedures also helps maintain North America's position as a market leader.
Key players
The prominent players in the Dental 3D printing market include Stratasys (US and Israel), 3D Systems, Inc. (US), Desktop Metal, Inc. (US), DWS S.r.l. (Italy), Align Technology, Inc. (US), Formlabs (US), Prodways Group (France), Nikon SLM Solutions AG (Germany), Carbon, Inc. (US), Colibrium Additive – a GE Aerospace company (US), EOS GmbH (Germany), Asiga (Australia), Rapid Shape GmbH (Germany), Roland DGA Corporation (Japan), Dentsply Sirona (US), SprintRay Inc. (US), ZORTRAX (Poland), DETAX Ettlingen (Germany), DMG America (US), 3DRESYNS (Spain), Micron Dental (US), ACKURETTA (Taiwan), Carima Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Planmeca OY (Finland), and SHINING 3D (China).
Among other developments, these companies adopted strategies such as partnerships, collaborations, agreements, integrations, acquisitions, product launches, and expansions to strengthen their presence in the dental 3D printing market.
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