Dental CAD market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. The increasing burden of oral diseases and oral cancer, globally, is the major factor driving the growth of the dental CAD market. For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) update in March 2022, 3.5 billion people are estimated to have oral diseases across the globe. In addition, rising product launches in the dental CAD industry are further expected to drive the market growth, due to the rise in adoption. For instance, in March 2023, Panthera Dental, a Canadian CAD/CAM implant solutions and dental sleep appliance design and manufacturer, has launched Magnet-X. The Magnet-X is a removable wrap-around bar that offers a new solution for all-on-X patients. The Magnet-X was developed with the technical advice of Dr Miles Reed Cone and offers permanent stable magnetic retention that keeps the denture in place. However, the high cost of the digital dental procedures and lack of proper reimbursement policies are hampering the growth of the dental CAD market.

Segmental Outlook

The global dental CAD market is segmented based on component and application. Based on component, the market is segmented into scanners, milling machines, software, and other components. Based on application, the market is segmented into dental prosthesis and dental implants. 

Scanners Segment to Hold a Considerable Share in the Global Dental CAD Market

With the propelling geriatric population around the globe, the prevalence of dental disorders such as edentulism or tooth loss/decay is also increasing. This is a major factor that catalyzes the growth of this market segment. Moreover, the development of new scanning technologies that allow easy portability and easy grasp ability for free movement in all directions inside the mouth is expected to offer a lucrative opportunity for market growth. According to the October 2021 report of the WHO, the global population of people of aged 60 years and more is expected to increase from 1.0 billion in 2020 to 2.1 billion by 2050, which is expected to have a significant impact on the demand for home healthcare software market as older people are more dependent upon others for their care and other requirements.

Estimated Number of People Aged 60 Years and Above, 2020-2050 (Billion)

Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

Regional Outlooks

The global dental CAD market is further segmented based on geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa and Latin America). Among these, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing digitalization of healthcare facilities across the region is a key promoter of the regional market growth.

Global Dental CAD Market Growth by Region 2023-2030

North America to Hold a Considerable Share in the Global Dental CAD Market 

The regional market growth is attributed to the integration and proliferation of digital dentistry across the region. Digital processes in dental practices have grown more popular over the past few years. 3D printing of ceramic crowns are efficiently been integrated with intra-oral scanning and computer aided design (CAD). The presence of key market players that are making significant developments in the field of dental CAD is further contributing to the regional market growth. For instance, in November 2022, Align Technology, Inc. and Desktop Metal, Inc. a global provider of additive manufacturing technologies for mass production announced a strategic collaboration to supply iTero Element Flex intraoral scanners to Desktop Labs so it can connect general dentist locations with its growing network of premium full-service labs. This collaboration was done to accelerate adoption of digital dentistry across the US.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global dental CAD market include Planmeca OY, 3Shape A/S, Align Technology Inc., Dentsply Sirona Inc., and ZimVie Inc., among others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in March 2023, Freqty Technology, a Chinese high-tech enterprise in the field of digital dentistry has launched the latest and smallest PANDA intra-oral scanner, the PANDA Smart, at IDS 2023. PANDA Smart is the smallest and lightest intra-oral scanner in the PANDA series and only weighs 138 g. Using the most advanced technology, it provides a comfortable and efficient scanning experience and high accuracy.

Further, in May 2022, Glidewell entered into partnership with Medit to launch the fastscan.io Intraoral Scanner. fastscan.io is uniquely optimized for dentists to easily submit cases to Glidewell and save $20 or more per unit on restorations, or utilize its open system design to send cases to another lab of choice.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global dental CAD market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.