Analyst Q&A: Digital Dentistry and the Global Market

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iData’s analysts work extensively to retrieve data and source both syndicated and custom market research reports. Due to their in-depth understanding of the markets and their first-hand experience with the data, we have asked some insightful questions on the global market for digital dentistry to assist you in making better strategic decisions.

WHAT IS DIGITAL DENTISTRY?

Digital dentistry covers the key aspects of dental technology and devices that use digital or computer-based components. Some technology/devices within the digital dentistry market include CAD/CAM devices and 3D printers. The CAD/CAM devices market is composed of milling machines, intraoral scanners, laboratory scanners, and chairside CAD/CAM systems.

WHICH MARKET SEGMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GLOBAL DIGITAL DENSITRY MARKET ANALYSIS?

Overall, the global market for digital dentistry includes:

  • CAD/CAM Device Market
  • Permanent CAD/CAM Material Market
  • Dental 3D Printer Market

WHAT FACTORS ARE DRIVING THE MARKET’S GROWTH?

One main factor continually driving growth within the global digital dentistry market surrounds the aging population. As the global population ages, there will be an increase in demand for dental work which will directly drive the digital dentistry market. Additionally, technological advancements are driving growth, specifically in the CAD/CAM device segment. Improvements have been made in both the materials and systems used to produce restorations. Specific machines now have niche functionality and increased abilities for continued accuracy and speed advancements.

WHAT FACTORS ARE LIMITING THE MARKET’S GROWTH?

As expected, alongside the factors that are driving growth there are also those that are limiting growth. One in particular surrounds price competition. Companies in the global digital dentistry market are starting to expand their product portfolios into new CAD/CAM system markets. As new products emerge in the market, average selling prices (ASPs) will subsequently fall and threaten the potential growth of the overall CAD/CAM device market. Additionally, there are competitive pressures present; certain segments in the market are saturated with competitors and this is driving the prices down.

WHICH COMPANIES ARE COMPETING FOR MARKET SHARE?

Several companies are present within the global digital dentistry market, however, three main companies lead in terms of market share. Dentsply Sirona was the global leader in 2021. The company owes majority of it’s market share to it’s chairside systems, mainly the CEREC® product. Following Dentsply Sirona is Ivoclar Vivadent. Ivoclar Vivadent holds a strong share in the CAD/CAM milling system segment and offers a broad product range including PrograMill™, ZENOTEC®hybrid, ZENOTEC® ion and ZENOTEC® mini. Lastly, Amann Girrbach comes in as the third-leading competitor. Amann Girrbach was able to increase it’s presence in the digital dentistry space due to the affordability of it’s products and it’s growth in the CAD/CAM device and materials market.

DIGITAL DENTISTRY MARKET: FURTHER INSIGHTS

For more information on procedure volume, unit sales, average selling prices (ASPs), a complete competitive and COVID-19 analysis, and more – follow the link below to receive a free executive summary for the Global Digital Dentistry Market Report. Additionally, iData offers COVID-19 updated reports for the U.S., Europe, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, South Korea, China, Japan, and India.

 

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