Dental Impression Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Dental Impression Systems Market Analysis

The dental impression systems market is expected to witness an estimated CAGR of 7.2% over the forecast period.

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the dental impression systems market in early 2020 owing to the delayed dental consultations and scarcity of dental impression systems due to the pandemic. For instance, according to a research study published in December 2020 in Nature journal, due to the suspension of routine care in most countries around the world during the first wave of the pandemic, the progression of undiagnosed and managed oral disease was expected as patients were usually unaware of the development of oral pathosis as it was not visible to them and largely asymptomatic, especially in its early stages. Similarly, as per the article published in Dental Tribune in January 2022, the Australian government introduced tough restrictions in healthcare systems including dentistry which created a major barrier to accessing dental services, and many Australians postponed their dental appointments indefinitely. However, as the restrictions were eased, the dental impression systems market is anticipated to witness growth in the market in the coming years due to the increase in demand for cosmetic dentistry and the surge in dental diseases worldwide.

The major factors responsible for the growth of the market studied include the rising incidence of dental diseases and the demand for cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is generally used for any dental work that improves the appearance of teeth, gums, and/or bites. For instance, as per a November 2022 update by the WHO, oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. Severe periodontal (gum) disease, which may result in tooth loss, is also prevalent, affecting almost 10% of the global population. Moreover, 2.3 billion people worldwide suffer from dental caries of permanent teeth, and more than 530 million children suffer from caries of their primary teeth. Thus, the increasing incidences of dental diseases are driving the demand for dental impression systems, thereby contributing to market growth.

Moreover, as per the article published in September 2022 in PubMed, drinking beverages with added sugar is likely to cause more gingival bleeding, which is anticipated to lead to gingivitis and a higher chance of developing periodontitis. When determining gingival/periodontal risk, consumption of added sugars such as sugar-sweetened beverages should be considered as a potential factor. Since most of the cool drinks and refreshment drinks come with added sugar. Hence the chance of tooth decay is likely to be high and the adoption of dental impression systems is anticipated to grow due to the increasing number of dental problems.

Additionally, the strategic initiatives taken by the market players are propelling the growth of the market. For instance, in February 2022, Young Innovations, one of the suppliers of dental products, acquired Medical Purchasing Solutions (MPS), a United States-based company. Such initiatives also contribute to the growth of the market.

Hence, due to the rise in dental diseases, the increase in adoption of dental impression systems, and the rise in product launches, the dental impression systems market is anticipated to witness growth in the market over the forecast period. However, expensive dental procedures and reimbursement issues are anticipated to restrain the market growth over the forecast period.

Dental Impression Systems Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Dental Impression Systems Market according to our research experts:

The Intraoral Scanners Segment is Expected to Grow Over the Forecast Period

Dental Impression Systems Industry Segmentation

The dental impression system is a negative imprint of teeth and soft tissues in the mouth, from which a positive model or cast can be produced. A 3D digital model that can be used for CAD/CAM dentistry is generated by capturing the intraoral scans and gingival tissue. It is captured using safe, non-invasive imaging technologies.

The Dental Impression Systems Market is Segmented by Product (Impression Material, Intraoral Scanner, and Other Products), Application (Orthodontics, Restorative and Prosthodontics Dentistry, and Other Applications), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.