Dental 3D Scanners Market by Product (Desktop, Intraoral, Hand-held, Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT)), Type (Light, Laser), End User (Dental Clinics & Hospitals, Laboratories) - Global Forecast to 2030

The Dental 3D Scanners Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2024 to 2030 to reach $2.61 billion by 2030. Dental 3D scanners are digital devices used in dentistry to capture a three-dimensional (3D) image of a patient's teeth, gums, and jaw. These scanners use various technologies, such as structured light and optical or laser triangulation, to create an accurate digital representation of the oral cavity. This information can be used for various dental applications, such as creating digital impressions for fabricating dental restorations, orthodontic treatments, and planning for oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dental 3D scanners can improve the accuracy and efficiency of many dental procedures compared to traditional methods.

The accuracy of the scanned object depends on the camera resolution of the scanner. Apart from dental scanning, 3D scanning application is also used to visualize and reconstruct human body parts, including orthotics, prosthetics, and bones.

The Increasing Prevalence of Oral Diseases is Driving the Market Growth

Oral diseases pose a significant health burden across many countries, affecting nearly 3.5 billion people globally. Untreated dental caries in permanent teeth is the most common dental condition, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2019. Dental caries is among the most common health concerns in most developing nations, affecting 60%—90% of school children and most adults. Dental caries results when plaque forms on the surface of a tooth and converts the free sugars (all sugars added to foods by the manufacturer, cook, or consumer, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, and fruit juices) contained in foods and drinks into acids that destroy the tooth over time. Periodontal diseases are prevalent in developed and developing countries and increased to 19% of the total global population in 2022 compared to 14% of the total global population compared to 2019. (Source: WHO).

The high prevalence of periodontal disease in adolescents, adults, and older individuals makes it a public health concern. Several risk factors, such as smoking, poor oral hygiene, diabetes, medication, age, hereditary, and stress, are related to periodontal diseases. Robust evidence shows periodontal diseases with systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

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Emerging Economies in Asia-Pacific and Latin America to Offer Immense Growth Opportunities for Players in the Market 

Developed countries have a high market penetration compared to developing countries. Emerging countries in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East hold significant market growth opportunities. In developing countries, the prevalence of dental diseases can be seen, which is attributed to rapid urbanization, changes in food habitats, and mainly unhealthy lifestyles. Moreover, in developing countries, generally low-and middle-income countries, high marketing of foods with high sugar content as well as tobacco and alcohol, have led to increased consumption of products that cause dental diseases (Source: WHO). For instance, in China, a large number of people have serious caries and poor periodontal conditions. According to the 4^th National Oral Health Epidemiology Survey, periodontal disease and dental caries are still major diseases in China. They are also the major causes of missing teeth in the elderly and middle-aged. The estimated caries prevalence rates of children aged 5 and 12 years were 70.1% and 34.5%, respectively.  

Key Findings in the Global Dental 3D Scanners Market Study:

Based on product, the desktop or laboratory scanners segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market in 2024

The factors contributing to the largest market share are speed, accuracy, predictability of treatment outcomes, and cost savings. Desktop scanners are compact and easy to use, making them ideal for small- to medium-sized dental practices. They typically provide quick and accurate scans that can be used for a variety of purposes, including digital impressions, orthodontic treatment planning, and implant placement.

Based on end user, the hospital & dental clinics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market in 2024

The key factors attributing to the large market share are the increased footfall of patients due to easy availability. Hospital & dental clinics provide faster clinical feedback. In-house dental scanning machines are used for quick dental 3D scanning, providing a 3D image in front of the patient. Thus, it helps decide further treatment options, saving the patient and medical professional time. Dental 3D scanners are used in both hospitals and dental clinics to produce detailed, digital 3D images of teeth, gums, and other oral structures. These images can be used for a variety of purposes.

North America: Largest Regional Market

The growth of this market is attributed to the increasing prevalence of oral diseases, increasing dental health expenditure, increasing penetration of CAD/CAM technologies in dental practices, and the rising geriatric population. In the U.S., the growth of the market is mainly attributed to the increasing number of dental disorders, high spending power, availability of skilled dental personnel, a well-developed dental care sector, and increasing use of CAD/CAM technologies.

In 2020, more than 30 million Americans were missing all of their teeth in at least one jaw (Source: Academy of Implant Dentistry). In the same year, ~69% of Americans between the ages of 35 to 44 lost one tooth (Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons). Also, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry reported that the number of people getting a dental implant increases by 500,000 annually.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key strategic developments that led market participants to adopt over the past three years. The key players profiled in the global dental 3D scanners market report are Midmark Corporation (U.S.), 3Shape A/S (Denmark), Amann Girrbach AG (Austria), Carestream Dental LLC (U.S.), Condor Technologies NV (Belgium), Envista Holdings Corporation (U.S.), Kulzer GmbH (Germany), Institut Straumann AG (Switzerland), densys Ltd. (Israel), Align Technology, Inc. (U.S.),  Medit Corp. (Republic of Korea), DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (U.S.), Planmeca Oy (Finland), AGE Solutions S.r.l. (Italy), and Shining 3D Tech Co., Ltd. (China), among others.

Scope of the Report:

Dental 3D Scanners Market, by Product

• Desktop or Laboratory Scanners
• Intraoral Scanners
• Hand-held Scanners 
• Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT)

Dental 3D Scanners Market, by Type

• 3D Dental Light Scanners
• 3D Dental Laser Scanners

Dental 3D Scanners Market, by End User

• Hospital & Dental Clinics
• Dental Laboratories
• Academics and Research Institutes

Dental 3D Scanners Market, by Geography

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe (RoE)
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of APAC (RoAPAC)
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America (RoLATAM)
• Middle East & Africa

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