Dental 3D Printing: Market Overview
Dental 3D printing refers to the use of additive manufacturing technology to produce dental models, prosthetics, surgical guides, crowns, bridges, and aligners with high precision and customization.
What Is Dental 3D Printing?
A digital workflow that starts with intraoral scanning, CAD design, and ends with layer-by-layer fabrication.
Common technologies: Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
Materials used: Resins, ceramics, metal powders, and biocompatible polymers.
Applications
Crowns and bridges
Clear aligners
Dentures
Surgical guides
Orthodontic models
Implants and frameworks
Benefits
High accuracy and detail
Reduced turnaround time
Lower production costs
Increased personalization
Streamlined workflow from design to manufacturing
Market Snapshot
Global dental 3D printing market size (2024): Approximately USD 3.5–4.2 billion
Expected CAGR (2024–2032): 20%+
Growth driven by digital dentistry adoption, expanding aging population, and rising demand for cosmetic dental procedures
Key Players
3D Systems
Stratasys
Formlabs
EnvisionTEC (now Desktop Metal)
Dentsply Sirona
Planmeca