Why is dental additive manufacturing growing?

In its latest report, the Chinese consulting and market research firm, QY Research revealed the trends to expect in the dental 3D printing industry for 2025. The report, entitled “Global Dental 3D Printing Market Analysis, 2014 – 2025” suggests that the market estimated at $260 million in 2018 is expected to reach $930 million by the end of 2025. According to the firm, dental additive manufacturing experienced a 17% increase in the last 6 years.

The medical market is without doubt one of the most responsive to additive manufacturing technologies. Compared to traditional applications, additive manufacturing offers many customisation advantages to this market. In terms of the dental market, the applications are very diverse, ranging from 3D printed implants, prostheses, crowns, etc. Additionally, another consulting firm, SmarTech Publishing had already pointed to the growth dental 3D printing was experiencing last year. In fact, a growth rate estimated at 35% from 2017 to 2018. How come 3D technologies are so highly demanded by this industry?

The dental sector uses many 3D printing technologies

What are the drivers of growth?

According to QY Research’s report, a number of companies are currently focusing on possible technological improvements in the sector to reduce costs and improve the quality of end devices. Competition in the 3D dental printing market is expected to be more intense which will actually create more growth opportunities. It is the personalization capabilities of 3D printing which are driving the growth according to the consulting firm. In addition, the materials used in the manufacture of dental additives apparently meet all the necessary requirements and are made according to medical standards.