3D Printing Disrupts the Dental Industry: Global Clinics Accelerate Deployment, Market Size Approaching $10 Billion by 2033
One of the most mainstream applications of 3D printing technology in the medical field is in dentistry, including dental implants, orthodontics, and restorations. 3D printing not only changes the way dental equipment is manufactured but also transforms the way medical services are delivered.
According to the latest version of the flagship report “2025 Dental 3D Printing: Market Research and Forecast” published by the renowned industry analysis company AM Research: by 2033, the revenue of the dental 3D printing market is expected to reach $9.6 billion. Significant growth is anticipated in the medical device industry, particularly in dentistry, prosthetics, and audiology, as these fields will continue to benefit from 3D printing.
This report presents the latest findings and trends from AM Research regarding the prospects of the dental printing market. The accompanying market data and forecast database have been updated to cover the latest impacts of innovations, adoption rates, and challenges across various technological processes, dental sub-markets, and regions.
Formlabs Form 4B dental model. Image provided by Formlabs
This is the eighth edition of the “Dental 3D Printing” research report published by AM Research, which is the authoritative market report on additive manufacturing (AM) in the dental industry. Global dental companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and 3D printing companies in the dental sector can use the report and its accompanying market database to understand the latest innovations in dental additive manufacturing hardware, industry segmentation, competitive landscape, and leading strategies, as well as future trends driving market challenges and growth.
According to the data from this latest report: by the end of 2024, 15% of dental clinics in the United States will have at least one 3D printer. This means that there will be approximately 30,000 3D printers in dental clinics alone. This figure is consistent with the expectations published in the 2023 version by AM Research, which predicts that by the end of 2025, approximately 70,000 large-format photopolymer 3D printers will be installed in dental clinics and offices worldwide.
Last year, the total revenue of the dental 3D printing market reached $5.2 billion, accounting for nearly one-third of the entire additive manufacturing market. Among this, software revenue was $388 million, material revenue was $965 million, and dental additive manufacturing service revenue was $3.5 billion. AM Research analysts currently predict that by 2033, the revenue of the dental additive manufacturing market will nearly double, reaching $9.6 billion. However, the growth of emerging additive manufacturing industry segments is expected to reduce the dental industry’s share of the overall additive manufacturing market to about 17%.
This AM Research report mentions several companies that can be considered major users of additive manufacturing in the dental industry. These companies include, but are not limited to, 3D Systems, BEGO, Formlabs, Zahn Dental Labs, Carbon, Align Technologies, 3Shape, Henry Schein, Structo, SprintRay, Straumann, Stratasys, RapidShape, Lithoz, Lightforce Orthodontics, Asiga, EOS, and others.
