Digital Dentistry Market: Growth, Size, Share, and Trends

Market Growth Outlook Summary

The global digital dentistry market, valued at US$6.5 billion in 2022, is forecasted to grow at a robust CAGR of 10.9%, reaching US$7.2 billion in 2023 and an impressive US$12.2 billion by 2028. The new research study consists of an industry trend analysis of the market. The new research study consists of industry trends, pricing analysis, patent analysis, conference and webinar materials, key stakeholders, and buying behaviour in the market. Growth in this market can primarily be attributed to the high ROI from digital dentistry equipment and software, one-day dentistry that reduces patient burnout and saves dental practitioners time, increased cost-effectiveness, adoption of outsourcing activities by large dental players, increasing aesthetic treatment procedure, and increased dental visits across all the regions of the globe. However, the threat of data breach issues and leak of patient data, and reduction in the insurance available for dental procedures are the restraints to the market growth.

Attractive opportunities in digital dentistry market

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Digital Dentistry Market Dynamics

Driver: Increasing demand for same-day dentistry

The dental industry is increasingly embracing various new digital technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and 3D printing, due to their high precision and better efficiency in dental restoration and digital orthodontics. These technologies are used to develop milled/3D printed crowns, dentures, bridges, and fabricated abutments used in dental restoration procedures. They can also provide personalized brackets and removable braces for orthodontic treatments. The increasing use of CAD/CAM milling and 3D printing has reduced the need to wear temporary bridges/crowns during dental restoration treatments, enabled less time-consuming treatment procedures, and reduced the number of doctor visits. Same-day dentistry takes advantage of this new digital technology to condense certain dental procedures into a single visit. Digital solutions are the drivers of this process. Not only does it decrease the total time spent on the treatment, but it also prioritizes patient comfort, and better quality of the final product in most cases.

Restraint: Lack of reimbursement for dental procedures

Most insurance providers consider dental prostheses a cosmetic product in developed regions across North America and Europe. Hence, they provide minimal or no reimbursements. Therefore, patients must bear a major portion of the cost of a dental prosthesis treatment, with little support from insurance coverage. Due to this, patients’ decision to opt for treatment largely depends on their ability to afford treatment. This is a major factor restricting the adoption of dental prosthesis surgeries in developed countries.

Developing markets across Asia Pacific and Latin America also face similar issues. Countries such as Japan, China, India, South Korea, and Mexico lack proper dental reimbursement frameworks.

Average cost of dental Surgeries

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Opportunity: Consolidation of dental practices and rising DSO activity

DSOs (Dental Service Organizations), and other types of large dental practices, have shown rapid growth in recent years, especially in the US, the UK, Spain, and even in the developing world, including parts of Southeast Asia, such as China. Over the years, the trend has shifted toward large corporate practice set-ups instead of traditional solo practices. The increasing consolidation is attributed to the better work-life balance in large practices, the rising costs of investing in a solo dental practice, and the concentration of commercial dental insurance.

In the UK, most of the largest DSOs (seven of the top ten) are backed by private-equity investors. Similarly, in the US, 27 out of the top 30 DSOs are backed by private equity. This helps DSOs achieve economies of scale through increased purchasing power and shared resources and invest in technology such as practice management software.

Challenge: Reluctance to switch to digital dental solutions

The adoption of new technologies in dental practices, especially for practices operating in developing countries, is challenging. Dental professionals show resistance toward the implementation of newer dental technologies. This is in part due to the lack of funds and resources to adopt and manage new technologies, coupled with a lack of knowledge about their functioning. The ability of many private clinics in developing countries to make investments is substantially lower than in developed countries.

Digital Dentistry Market Ecosystem

Prominent companies in this market include Dentsply Sirona (US), Envista Holdings Corporation (US), 3M Company (US), Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Switzerland), Planmeca OY (Finland), 3Shape (Denmark), Align Technologies (US), J Morita Corporation (Japan), 3D Systems, Inc. (US), Straumann Group (Switzerland).

The software segment accounted for a significant CAGR in the products segment in digital dentistry industry

Based on product, the digital dentistry market is segmented into equipment and software. The software segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The software segment is further divided into dental PMS and dental clinical software. The advantages of a comprehensive cloud-based dental practice management software include reduced upfront cost, increased flexibility, and scalability, is expected to drive the market.

The diagnostic segment of the digital dentistry industry acquired the largest share followed by the therapeutics segment in the application market.

Based on application, the digital dentistry market is segmented into diagnostics, therapeutics, and other applications. . The diagnostics segment is acquired the largest share in the market followed by the therapeutic segment. The rise in geriatric population, increase in tooth caries cases, and increased annual visits in developed nations, is expected to influence the market growth. Diagnostic procedures preformed by various end users are a much higher percentage than therapeutic procedures, because many patients might not need therapeutic intervention through digital dentistry solutions, and that some patients might not opt for a dental treatment after getting a diagnostic checkup.

The orthodontics segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, in the digital dentistry industry.

Based on the specialty areas, the digital dentistry market is segmented into orthodontics, prosthodontics, implantology, and others. The orthodontics segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Optimization of workflow and building a comprehensive dental offering with increased patient comfort and cost-effective practices. Improved time efficiency, streamlined clinical procedures, and increased adoption of chairside CAD/CAM software have influenced market growth.

APAC is estimated to be the fastest-growing regional market for in digital dentistry industry.

The global digital dentistry market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2022, APAC is estimated to be the fastest-growing regional market for digital dentistry. The high growth in this market can majorly be attributed to the increased government initiatives to boost the adoption of digital solutions, increased outsourcing of digital equipment manufacturing, a growing number of tooth repair procedures, and the growing popularity of cosmetic procedures is expected to boost the market in this region.

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The digital dentistry market is dominated by a few globally established players such as Dentsply Sirona (US), Envista Holdings Corporation (US), 3M Company (US), Ivoclar Vivadent AG (Switzerland), Planmeca OY (Finland), 3Shape (Denmark), Align Technologies (US), J Morita Corporation (Japan), 3D Systems, Inc. (US), and Straumann Group (Switzerland).

Major players adopt growth strategies to expand their geographical presence and garner higher shares in the global market, such as product launches and approvals, expansions, collaborations, and acquisitions.

Scope of the Digital Dentistry Industry

The study categorizes the Digital Dentistry Market to forecast revenue and analyze trends in each of the following submarkets:

By Product

• Equipment
• Software

By Application

• Diagnostics
• Therapeutics
• Other Applications

By Specialty Areas

• Orthodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Implantology
• Other speciality areas

By End users

• Dental Laboratories
• Dental Hospitals and Clinics
• Other end users

By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

Recent Developments of Digital Dentistry Industry

• In March 2023, 3Shape launched TRIOS 5 intraoral scanner, 3Shape Unite platform, TRIOS Share, patient engagement, and studio apps, to help lab professionals to ease workflow with digital integration.
• In January 2023, 3Shape (Denmark) acquired LabStar (US) to grow and manage businesses. The acquisition helps provide innovation and customer service to dental labs with many more opportunities, especially in digital dentistry.
• In February 2022, BEGO GMBH Co., KG partnered with Whip Mix so that end users of Whip Mix VeriBuild and VeriEKO 3D printers can use Bego’s 3D printing material such as VarseoSmile Crownplus and VarseoSmile Temp.

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