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3D dental scanners are advanced devices used in dentistry to capture precise, high-resolution three-dimensional images of a patient's teeth and gums. These scanners employ technologies such as laser, structured light, or optical methods to create accurate digital models of the oral cavity. They are essential for detailed imaging required for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in dentistry.
The main types of 3D dental scanners include desktop or laboratory 3D dental scanners, intraoral 3D dental scanners, hand-held 3D dental scanners, and cone beam computerized tomography. These scanners are applied in areas such as prosthodontics, orthodontics, and implantology. They are utilized by various end-users, including hospitals, dental clinics, and research and academic institutions.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the medical equipment sector, especially for imported components used in imaging machines, surgical-grade stainless steel, and disposable plastics. With hospitals and clinics pushing back against price increases, manufacturers are facing margin pressure. The situation is further complicated by regulatory challenges, as switching suppliers due to tariffs often necessitates re-certification of medical devices, leading to delays in market entry. In response, companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing key components, ramping up domestic production of standardized items, and accelerating research into more cost-effective materials.
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The 3D dental scanners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.03 billion in 2024 to $2.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to supportive policies and funding for dental health, higher awareness about oral hygiene, expansion of dental clinics, better infection control measures, growth in investments for dental technology startups.
The 3D dental scanners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing dental tourism, aging population, increasing dental disorders, rising cosmetic dentistry demand, rising disposable incomes and healthcare spending. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, digitalization in dentistry, integration with CAD or CAM systems, frequent introduction of innovative products, strategic alliances between companies.
The forecast of 7.9% growth over the next five years indicates a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through higher costs for intraoral camera sensors from South Korea and scanning software from Israel, increasing expenses for dental practices.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing prevalence of dental disorders is anticipated to drive growth in the global 3D dental scanner market. Dental disorders include various abnormalities, diseases, or conditions affecting the oral cavity that need evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment by dental professionals to maintain oral health and avoid complications. Factors contributing to the rise in dental disorders include poor oral hygiene, high consumption of sugary foods and drinks, and limited access to dental care services. 3D dental scanners are essential for addressing these disorders as they enable accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, and the creation of customized dental prosthetics with greater precision. For example, a March 2023 report by the British Dental Association, a UK-based trade union for dentists, revealed that dental decay among 5-year-olds was 35.1% in more deprived areas and 13.5% in more affluent areas in 2022, showing a disparity of over 21.6 percentage points in oral health. The slope index of inequality for dental decay prevalence in 2022 was 27.7%. Thus, the increasing incidence of dental disorders is boosting the demand for 3D dental scanners.
Companies in the 3D dental scanner market are concentrating on developing advanced technologies such as multi-direct capture technology to enhance scanning accuracy and efficiency. Multi-direct capture technology involves capturing multiple images or scans from different angles simultaneously. For instance, in January 2024, Align Technology Inc., a US-based medical device company, introduced the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner. This scanner features a 3X wider field of capture with a smaller, lighter wand, which provides faster scanning, higher precision, better visualization, and a more comfortable experience. It offers a larger capture distance of up to 25 mm, facilitating the scanning of complex oral areas such as narrow or deep palates, edentulous spaces, and partially erupted teeth with minimal adjustments. This technology captures extensive data and fine details, producing high-quality scans and photorealistic 3D models without the need for bulky cameras and traditional cheek retractors.
In December 2022, MBK Partners, a South Korea-based private equity firm, acquired Medit Corp. for $2 billion. This acquisition gave MBK Partners a 99.5% stake in Medit from its largest shareholder, Unison Capital. The aim is to transform Medit into a globally recognized digital dental platform operator, expanding its offerings to include dental scanners, medical teams, dealerships, solutions, and devices. Medit Corp. is a South Korea-based company specializing in 3D dental scanners.
Major companies operating in the 3D dental scanners market are 3M Co., Danaher Corporation, Dentsply Sirona Inc., Align Technology Inc., Institut Straumann AG, Midmark Corp., J. Morita Corporation., 3shape Inc., Roland DG Corp., KaVo Dental GmbH, Amann Girrbach AG, GT Medical Technologies Inc., GC Corp., Zirkonzahn, Carestream Health India Pvt. Ltd., Imes-icore GmbH, Heraeus Kulzer Dental Ltd., Dentium Co. Ltd., Planmeca Group Company, Hint-ELS GmbH, Dental Wings Inc., Condor Technologies Inc., Imetric 3D SA, Medit Corporation, Owandy Radiology
North America was the largest region in the 3D dental scanners market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the 3D dental scanners market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the 3D dental scanners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The 3D dental scanners market consists of sales of orthodontic scanners, 3d printers, impression scanners and digital impression systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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