Dental Cement Market Size, Share & Trend Analysis | Global | 2026-2032 | Includes: Permanent Cement and Temporary Cement

Global Dental Cement Market Report to 2032

The global dental cement market was valued at approximately $1.6 billion in 2025. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%, reaching approximately $2.1 billion by 2032.

This report covers the global market for dental cements, including permanent and temporary dental cement segments.

The analysis includes unit sales, average selling prices (ASPs), procedure numbers, market size, market shares, growth trends, market forecasts through 2032 and historical data back to 2022.

Market growth is supported by aging populations, crown and bridge replacement demand, cosmetic dentistry and rising use of self-adhesive and aesthetic cement materials. However, limited insurance coverage, improved preventive dental health, price sensitivity and commoditization continue to restrict stronger growth.

Market Overview

The global dental cement market includes materials used to attach restorations, prosthetics and orthodontic appliances to tooth structures.

The market is divided into permanent and temporary dental cement. Permanent dental cement is used for long-term placement of crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays and other indirect restorations, while temporary cement is used for short-term placement during staged treatment.

In this report, permanent dental cement is analyzed by material type, delivery type, curing method and application type. Procedure numbers combine permanent and temporary cement data as a whole.

Units sold in the dental cement market are defined in millions of grams, while ASP represents the cost of a single gram of cement. This structure allows the market to be analyzed based on material consumption, pricing and procedure demand.

Market Drivers

Demographic Factors

Demographic trends are a major driver of the dental cement market. The aging generation born between 1944 and 1964, commonly referred to as Baby Boomers, represents a large and important dental patient group.

There are over 76 million Baby Boomers in the United States, while the global Baby Boomer population is estimated at over 1 billion people. As this group continues to age, dental treatment needs are expected to rise.

The baseline health of the geriatric population has improved compared with previous generations, but dental needs increase with age. Older patients are at higher risk of caries due to gum recession, dry mouth and prescription medication use.

This age group is also at higher risk of secondary coronal caries as older restorations begin to fail. Demand for crown and bridge procedures on aged teeth, along with replacement of decades-old indirect restorations, will place upward pressure on dental cement consumption.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is another important driver. Demand for tooth-colored restorations has increased significantly over the past several decades, reshaping the dental materials market.

For dental cements, this trend translates into greater use of all-ceramic restorations. These restorations often require self-adhesive resin cements or aesthetic adhesive cement materials that support improved appearance and bond performance.

As patient expectations for natural-looking restorations increase, dentists are using more materials that can support esthetic outcomes. This benefits premium cement categories that are designed for ceramic, composite and other tooth-colored restorative applications.

The shift toward aesthetic dentistry supports both procedure volumes and higher-value material use, contributing to overall market value growth.

Material Innovation and Clinical Efficiency

Innovation in cement materials continues to support market growth. Dentists increasingly value materials that simplify workflows, reduce chair time and offer consistent clinical performance.

Self-adhesive cements are important because they can reduce procedural steps and make cementation more efficient. Dual-cure materials are also important because they provide flexibility in cases where light curing alone may not be sufficient.

Improved handling, stronger bond strength and more efficient delivery systems can help differentiate products in a competitive market. These features can support premium pricing, especially in permanent cement applications.

Recent product development has focused on improving bond strength, ease of use, aesthetic performance and compatibility with modern restorative materials. These improvements help sustain demand for newer products even in mature cement categories.

Market Limiters

Lack of Insurance Coverage

Limited insurance coverage is a major limiter in the dental cement market. Medical insurance companies typically cover only a small percentage of dental procedure costs.

As a result, patients often pay through co-pays, deductibles or direct out-of-pocket spending. This limits access to care, especially for higher-cost restorative procedures that require crowns, bridges or other indirect restorations.

Employee dental insurance plans also tend to have coverage limits that have not increased significantly over time, despite rising prices for dental prosthetics, restorations and doctor visits.

These affordability challenges make it harder for some patients to seek dental treatment. Because dental cement demand is tied to restorative and prosthetic procedure volume, reduced treatment access limits overall market growth.

Improved Dental Health

Improved dental health can also limit long-term demand for some restorative materials.

Patients are becoming more aware of the importance of maintaining oral health. Preventive self-care products, including electric toothbrushes, water flossers and high-fluoride mouthwashes, are more widely available than ever before.

Preventive treatments and diagnostic procedures account for a large share of dental treatments. As prevention improves and early intervention becomes more common, fewer patients may require severe restorative treatment.

This trend can eventually limit the use of materials tied to advanced tooth decay and structural restoration, including core build-up materials and dental cements used in crown and bridge procedures.

Price Sensitivity and Commoditization

Market growth is also constrained by increasing price sensitivity and competitive pressure from alternative restorative solutions.

In cost-conscious markets, dentists may favor bundled restorative systems or simplified material choices. This can limit the adoption of premium cement products, especially when lower-cost alternatives are considered clinically acceptable.

Conventional cement categories are increasingly commoditized in mature regions. When products appear similar in function, purchasing decisions often shift toward price, availability and distributor relationships.

This places downward pressure on pricing and limits ASP growth, even when procedure volume increases.

Market Coverage and Data Scope

• Quantitative coverage: Market size, market shares, procedure numbers, market forecasts, market growth rates, units sold and average selling prices.
• Qualitative coverage: Market drivers and limiters, competitive analysis, recent mergers and acquisitions, company profiles, product portfolios and leading competitors.
• Time frame: Base year 2025, forecasts to 2032 and historical data back to 2022.
• Market modeling: Revenue is analyzed using unit sales and ASPs, supported by procedure numbers, competitive share analysis and forecast assumptions.
• Device scope: The report covers permanent dental cement and temporary dental cement. Permanent dental cement is further analyzed by material type, delivery type, curing method and application type.

Markets Covered and Segmentation

Dental Cement Market

• Device type: Permanent cement and temporary cement.

Permanent dental cement is used for long-term placement of indirect restorations, including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays. These materials are selected based on restoration type, tooth preparation, clinical indication, bond requirements and aesthetic needs.

Temporary dental cement is used when restorations require short-term placement. These products are often used during staged treatment, provisional restorations or cases where the dentist needs future access to the restoration.

Permanent cement can vary by material type, including resin cement, glass ionomer cement, resin-modified glass ionomer cement and other cement formulations. Each material type has different handling, bond strength, aesthetic and clinical performance characteristics.

Delivery type is also important. Cement products may be delivered through auto-mix systems, hand-mix formats, syringes, capsules or other formats designed to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Curing method is another key segmentation factor. Light-cure, self-cure and dual-cure cements are used depending on the restoration type, access to light and clinical requirements.

Application type is used to differentiate cement use across direct and indirect restorative workflows, as well as permanent and temporary clinical applications.

Each segment is analyzed by market size, market shares, procedure numbers, market forecasts, market growth rates, units sold and average selling prices.

Competitive Analysis

Following the 2024 spin-off of 3M's healthcare division into Solventum, the company emerged as the market leader in the global dental cement market in 2025.

Solventum offers a full product line for dental cements and is primarily involved in the permanent segment through its well-established RelyX(TM) brand. The portfolio includes multiple formulations designed for different restoration types.

RelyX(TM) continues to be a preferred choice among many dental practices worldwide. Solventum's position is supported by brand recognition, broad material coverage and strong distribution across restorative dentistry.

GC captured a strong share of the global dental cement market in 2025, largely due to its leadership in glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer materials.

The company offers the GC Fuji I(R) product line, GC Fuji PLUS(TM), GC Fuji ORTHO(TM) and GC FujiCEM(TM) 2. In recent years, GC expanded its portfolio with GC FujiCEM Evolve(TM), an enhanced successor to FujiCEM 2 featuring improved bond strength and easier handling.

GC also provides the G-CEM(TM) self-adhesive resin cement, along with a range of permanent and temporary cement solutions. Its strength in glass ionomer technology supports its position across multiple cement applications.

Kerr was the third-leading competitor in the global dental cement market in 2025, largely due to its focus on temporary cements. Kerr's TempBond(R) product line is one of the bestselling temporary cement brands.

The TempBond(R) line includes several versions for different temporary restoration needs. TempBond(R) NE(TM) does not contain eugenol and can be used with permanent resin cements, while TempBond(R) Clear(TM) with Triclosan offers translucency and color stability for dentists who prefer resin-based temporary cement.

Technology and Practice Trends

Self-Adhesive Resin Cements

Self-adhesive resin cements are gaining importance because they simplify clinical workflows.

These materials can reduce the number of procedural steps required for cementation, helping dentists save time while maintaining bond performance.

Glass Ionomer and RMGI Materials

Glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer cements remain important in the market.

These materials are widely used due to their clinical familiarity, fluoride release and broad restorative applications.

Dual-Cure Materials

Dual-cure cement technology supports use in cases where light access may be limited.

This is especially important for indirect restorations where deeper areas may require chemical curing support.

Aesthetic Cementation

The rise of tooth-colored restorations is increasing demand for aesthetic cement materials.

These cements help support ceramic and other high-appearance restorations where shade, translucency and final visual outcome matter.

Improved Delivery Systems

Delivery systems are becoming more efficient, with auto-mix formats and syringe-based systems helping reduce waste and improve consistency.

These formats can reduce mixing errors and support predictable handling.

Temporary Cement Refinement

Temporary cement products continue to evolve to support different clinical needs, including compatibility with permanent resin cements, color stability and easier removal.

This supports demand in provisional and staged restorative workflows.

Geography

This report provides global coverage across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Why This Report

• How large is the global dental cement market today, and how much is it expected to grow through 2032?
• How are permanent and temporary dental cement segments performing across the forecast period?
• How are unit sales, ASPs, procedure numbers and market values changing over time?
• How do material type, delivery type, curing method and application type affect market demand?
• Why are aging populations increasing demand for crown, bridge and indirect restorative procedures?
• How is cosmetic dentistry changing the use of self-adhesive resin and aesthetic cement materials?
• Why does limited dental insurance coverage restrict access to restorative procedures?
• How is improved preventive dental health affecting long-term demand for cement-based restorations?
• How are price sensitivity and commoditization affecting ASPs in mature cement categories?
• Which companies lead the global dental cement market?
• How are Solventum, GC and Kerr positioned across permanent cement, temporary cement, glass ionomer, RMGI, resin cement and temporary cement products?

The Global Dental Cement Market Report from iData Research answers these questions with procedure-based models, ASP data, company share insights and forecasts through 2032. Use it to evaluate demand, benchmark competitors, understand cement material trends and support commercial planning in the global dental cement market.