Dental Equipment Market Size & Forecast

The Dental Equipment Market is expected to reach $22.81 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2024 to 2031. The growth of the global dental equipment market is driven by the high burden of dental disorders, rising demand for cosmetic dental procedures, growing medical tourism, and rising geriatric population. Moreover, market expansion in emerging countries, growing adoption of dental 3D printing, and rising awareness regarding dental health are expected to generate growth opportunities for the players operating in the dental equipment market.

Dental Equipment Market Growth Drivers

High Burden of Dental Disorders

Dental diseases and disorders pose a huge burden on the global population. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) around 3.5 million people are affected by oral diseases globally. Severe dental conditions such as edentulism affect the basic mouth functions of chewing, speaking, and swallowing, along with lower self-confidence. To address the problems associated with dental disorders, people seek dental treatments to resume their basic oral functions. This leads to the adoption of dental services ultimately resulting in the demand for dental devices driving the market growth.

Rising Demand for Cosmetic Dental Procedures

In recent years, people have become more concerned about their appearance, including their smiles and dental appearance. This has led to an increased demand for cosmetic dental procedures, including teeth whitening, dental implants, dental crowns, and veneers. This demand is further fueled by the high disposable incomes in developed countries and rising disposable incomes in developing countries. In addition, the influence of social media has further indirectly promoted cosmetic dental procedures. Furthermore, the adoption of laser dentistry, 3D printing, and tele dentistry helps to improve outcomes for patients. For instance, lasers are used for gum reshaping, teeth whitening, removing toot infections, to repairing dental filling, among other procedures. Therefore, the growing demand for cosmetic dental procedures is driving the adoption of dental equipment.

Dental Equipment Market Trends

Growing Acceptance of CAD/CAM Technologies

The emergence of CAD/CAM technologies has revolutionized the dental industry and dental prosthetic manufacturing. Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems are widely used in dentistry, mainly for the fabrication of inlays, crowns, fixed partial dentures, and implant prostheses. CAD/CAM technology has been applied to the fabrication of complete dentures, offering many advantages to dentists and patients. This reduces the number of appointments and increases the availability of spare dentures as digital data is saved.

The dental industry has been using subtractive manufacturing or milling, but it does not consider the internal structure and does not reproduce complex models. However, CAD software, intricate algorithmic designs, and artificial intelligence help in modeling objects to reproduce them as desired. This technology is highly prevalent in large laboratories in developed countries.

Technological advancements and the availability of hardware/software alternatives are accelerating the adoption of CAD/CAM systems, and even smaller dental clinics are moving ahead with the adoption. The dental CAD/CAM materials also offer higher quality, user-friendliness, and enhanced aesthetics.

Advancements in Dental Materials

It has long been a goal of clinical and materials science to improve the direct resin dental restorative process. Several advancements have been made in dental resins, such as bulk flow, hybrid composite resins, re-mineralizing fillers, bioactive composites, self-healing composites, packable composites, and self-adhesive composites. One of the most important advancements is re-mineralizing composites. Marginal breakdown and recurrent decay have always been the processes by which many dental restorations ultimately fail. One of the challenges for the long-term clinical success of a dental restorative is to find a mechanism by which these materials can slow down or prevent this process. Glass ionomer materials are known for their release of fluoride ions and their ability to help re-mineralize demineralized tooth structure. The solubility of GICs in the oral environment contributes to their unique ability to be recharged by fluoride over time through the use of fluoride-containing toothpaste and mouth rinse. Such advancements in dental materials provide improved patient outcomes with high treatment success in patients. This leads to increased confidence in patients to undergo dental procedures positively impacting the dental equipment market.

Dental Equipment Market Opportunity

Growth Adoption of Dental 3D Printing

The increasing edentulous population and the growing demand for dental treatments are boosting the adoption of 3D printing in dentistry. Primarily, edentulism results from chronic oral diseases such as advanced dental caries, severe periodontal diseases, and trauma. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in November 2022, the estimated prevalence of edentulism was almost 7% among people aged 20 years and above globally. Among people aged 65 years and above, the estimated prevalence is 23% globally. In 2021, the majority of people aged 65 and above undertook tooth replacements. According to The Healthy Journal, the preference for tooth replacement procedures is also rising among the adult population aged 20-65. Thus, the rising edentulous population and growing preference for tooth replacement procedures are increasing the demand for dental 3D printers, creating an opportunity for the players operating in the dental equipment market.

Dental Equipment Market Analysis: Key Findings

By Type: In 2024, the Dental Diagnostic Equipment Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market

Based on type, the market is segmented into dental diagnostic equipment, dental therapeutic equipment, laboratory machines, hygiene & maintenance devices, and other dental equipment. In 2024, the dental diagnostic equipment segment is expected to account for the largest share of above 29.1% of the global dental equipment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high adoption of dental imaging devices such as dental X-rays and dental scanners, the need for dental imaging for almost all dental procedures, technological advancements in dental imaging such as 3D imaging, and the high burden of dental disorders.

However, the laboratory equipment segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate of above 10.9% during the forecast period of 2024–2031. This segment's growth is driven by the growing adoption of CAD/CAM and 3D printing for dental prosthetics and orthodontic procedures, advancements in 3D printing materials, the growing adoption of clear aligners, and the benefits offered by 3D printing over conventional manufacturing of dental products.

By Application: In 2024, the Prosthodontic Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market

Based on application, the global dental equipment market is segmented into prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, and periodontics. In 2024, the prosthodontic segment is expected to account for the largest share of above 32.4% of the dental equipment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high prevalence of edentulism and the increase in demand for prosthodontics such as crowns & bridges, and dental implants.

However, the orthodontics segment is slated to register the highest CAGR of above 11.2% during the forecast period. This segment's growth is driven by the rising demand for clear aligners, the growing use of 3D printing to print clear aligners, and the growing demand for orthodontic procedures due to the rising awareness of teeth beautification, such as teeth straightening or crooking, in specific areas in certain countries.

By End User: In 2024, the Hospital & Dental Clinics Segment to Dominate the Dental Equipment Market

Based on end user, the global dental equipment market is segmented into dental hospitals & clinics, dental laboratories, ambulatory surgical centers, and academic & research institutes. In 2024, the hospitals & dental clinics segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. The large market share of this segment can be attributed to high patient visits due to more services provided by the hospitals and clinics, the high purchasing power of hospitals, and hospitals & dental clinics are generally the first choice of patients for routine check-ups and follow-up dental procedures.

Similarly, the dental hospitals and clinics segment is expected to record the fastest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024-2031. This growth can be attributed to the trend of dental clinic consolidation, leading to an increase in their purchasing power and the adoption of new technologies. The emergence of chair-side dentistry due to CAD/CAM and 3D printing has resulted in reduced dependency on dental laboratories for prosthesis manufacturing.

Geographical Analysis

In 2024, North America to Dominate the Global Dental Equipment Market

In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of above 31.4% of the global dental equipment market. Among the U.S. and Canada, in 2024, the U.S. is expected to account for the larger share of the dental equipment market in North America. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high prevalence of dental carriers, high awareness regarding oral health, high adoption of dental insurance, adoption of advanced technologies by dental professionals, and high adoption of dental 3D printing.

However, Asia-Pacific is slated to register the highest CAGR of above 12.3% during the forecast period. This region's growth is attributed to favorable government initiatives for oral health access and awareness, increasing disposable incomes, high prevalence of dental care, and high consumption of tobacco and processed sugars.

Dental Equipment Market: Key Companies

The report offers a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios, geographic presence, and key growth strategies adopted in the last three to four years. The key players operating in the global dental equipment market are DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (U.S.), GC Corporation (Japan), 3M Company (U.S.), Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Liechtenstein), Patterson Companies, Inc. (U.S.), PLANMECA OY (Finland), Carestream Health Inc. (U.S.), Align Technology, Inc. (U.S.), A-Dec Inc. (U.S.), Midmark Corporation (U.S.), Ultradent Products, Inc. (U.S.), and Carestream Dental LLC (U.S.).

Dental Equipment Industry Overview: Latest Developments from Key Industry Players

• In February 2024, Carestream Dental LLC (U.S.) launched the 4-in-1 imaging system CS 8200 3D Access. This system offers 2D panoramic and cone-beam computed tomography imaging, as well as 3D object scanning and optional cephalometric imaging, in one unit.

• In February 2024, Planmeca Oy (Finland) partnered with Benevis (U.S.), a dental practice management company that offers non-clinical support to dental offices in the U.S. Under this partnership, Benevis’ dental offices will be equipped with Planmeca’s suite of dental imaging equipment.

• In January 2024, Formlabs Inc. (U.S.) launched new materials, Polypropylene Powder and Premium Teeth Resin. This launch was aimed to increase the efficiency, versatility, and scalability of the company’s 3D printing ecosystem to help dental professionals.

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