Dental 3D Printing Materials Market
According to a new report published by Introspective Market Research, titled, “Dental 3D Printing Materials Market by Product & Service, Technology, Application, and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024–2032,”
the global Dental 3D Printing Materials market size was valued at $ 3.00 Billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $ 12.81 Billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 17.5% from 2024 to 2032.
Dental prostheses, crowns, bridges, and other dental components can be produced using 3D printing technology using specific dental 3D printing materials. These materials need to satisfy requirements like durability, accuracy, and biocompatibility. Photopolymer resins, metal alloys, ceramics, and materials based on polymers are examples of common types. UV light is used to cure photopolymer resins, guaranteeing precision and adaptability. Ceramics offer natural beauty and metal alloys provide strength.
The dentistry sector is using more metals, polymers, and resins to create customized dental solutions. These materials, painstakingly designed for biocompatibility and precision printing, enable a wide range of applications, including implant frameworks, permanent crowns, and surgical guides.
Dental conditions like cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss are common, which is fueling the desire for more sophisticated and individualized dental care. Dental prosthetics, crowns, bridges, and other specialized devices can be made more precisely and efficiently thanks in large part to dental 3D printing materials. The field of dentistry has changed, placing more of an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and treatment programs tailored to each patient. Dental implants and restorations can be built to order using dental 3D printing materials, providing patients with better looks, comfort, and usefulness.
Medical gadgets, prosthetics, and patient-specific components can all be created with the adaptability of 3D printing. The demand for elaborate, highly personalized structures is in line with each patient's specific anatomical needs, which improves treatment effectiveness, patient results, and satisfaction. 3D printing materials are becoming more and more popular in the healthcare sector in a variety of medical specialties, such as orthopedics, prosthetics, and dentistry. For example, 3D printing in dentistry makes it possible to create exact crowns, bridges, and dental implants. Technology is used in orthopedics to design surgical guides and implants that are customized for each patient, increasing treatment precision and promoting optimal recovery.
Global Dental 3D Printing Materials Market, Segmentation
The Dental 3D Printing Materials market is segmented based on Product & Service, Technology, Application, End User, and region.
Technology:
The type segment is further classified into Vat Photopolymerization, Polyjet Technology, Selective Laser Sintering, and Fused Deposition Modelling. Among these, the VAT photopolymerization sub-segment accounted for the highest market share in 2023. Vat photopolymerization is a state-of-the-art dental 3D printing technique in which ultraviolet light is used to selectively cure liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer. The procedure is carried out in a vat, and the cured layers progressively accumulate to form accurate and intricate dental components. With its remarkable precision and sharpness, technology is ideal for complex dental applications including implants, crowns, and bridges. Its effectiveness resides in its ability to solidify complete layers at the same time, guaranteeing quicker production times and improving the overall accuracy of the finished dental constructions.
Application:
The application segment is further classified into Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, and Implantology. Among these, the Prosthodontics sub-segment is anticipated to show the fastest growth by 2032. Prosthodontics involves the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other parts of the mouth, and 3D printing technologies have revolutionized this field by enabling the creation of highly customized dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants with superior precision and speed. Key materials used in prosthodontics include resins, metals like titanium and cobalt-chrome alloys, ceramics such as zirconia, and composites, each offering distinct benefits like high resolution, biocompatibility, aesthetic appeal, and enhanced properties.
Region:
The Dental 3D Printing Materials market in Asia-Pacific is projected to show the fastest growth by 2032. The need for novel solutions is rising as a result of the increased frequency of dental problems and public awareness of cutting-edge dental technologies. The Asia-Pacific area is adopting digital dentistry, including 3D printing, for accurate and customized dental components, as long as it keeps investing in healthcare infrastructure. The population of the Asia-Pacific area is enormous and still growing, especially in nations like China and India.
Some of the leading Dental 3D Printing Materials market players are
- 3D Systems, Inc. (United States)
- Carbon, Inc. (United States)
- Formlabs, Inc. (United States)
- SprintRay, Inc. (United States)
- Dentsply Sirona (United States)
- General Electric Company (United States)
- DSI Ltd. (United Kingdom)
- Renishaw plc. (United Kingdom)
- Straumann (Switzerland)
- Planmeca (Finland), and Other Active Players.
Key Industry Developments
- In March 2024, 3D Systems announced that Wilting, an industrial machining and metal 3D printing service provider, had added two single laser DMP Flex 350 and one DMP Flex 350 Dual metal 3D printer to its manufacturing floor. Wilting experienced significant growth in its business, and these new printers helped address both the increased production capacity and broader materials portfolio required by its customers.
- In December 2023, Leading product development and manufacturing technology company Carbon announced today the launch of three innovative resins on its platform: Keystone KeyGuard, Desktop Health Flexcera Base, and Pac-Dent Rodin Sculpture. With each resin having undergone extensive testing and validation for use with Carbon's printers, the company's dental material offering has been significantly expanded.
Key Findings of the Study / Key Industry Developments.
- Common materials include photopolymer resins, metal alloys, ceramics, and polymer-based materials, offering durability, accuracy, and biocompatibility.
- Increasing use in dentistry for customized solutions like implant frameworks, permanent crowns, and surgical guides.
- Vat photopolymerization leads to precise production of complex dental components, ensuring faster production and improved accuracy.
