Global Intraoral Scanners Market is segmented By Type (Powder-Free, Powder-Based), By Brand (CEREC, Cadent iTero, 3M ESPE Lava COS, E4D, TRIOS, CS, Others), By Modality (Standalone, Benchtop, Portable, Wall Mounted), By End-User (Dental Hospitals and Clinics, Dental Diagnostic Centers, Dental Academic, and Research Institutes, Others), By Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Report Overview
The Global Intraoral Scanners Market is expected to reach a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
Intraoral scanners are digital devices used to capture a 3-dimensional image of the internal area of the mouth. The device provides details of soft tissues located in the intraoral area through images of superior quality. Intraoral scanners generate videos or capture images, coupled with their software to fabricate virtual copies of the intraoral area.
Market Summary
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Market CAGR |
7.1% |
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Segments Covered |
By Type, By Brand, By Modality, By End-User, and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Market Dynamics
The intraoral scanners market growth is driven by the increase in the prevalence of tooth loss or edentulism and the rise in the geriatric population. In addition, intraoral scanning offers various benefits over conventional impression techniques that are expected to drive the market.
An increase in the prevalence of tooth loss or edentulism is expected to drive growth in the forecast period
The prevalence of dental problems worldwide, especially among the underprivileged population in developed and developing countries, increases. Edentulism, a tooth loss condition, is very common in the geriatric population and is one of the major reasons people undergo intraoral scanning and dental implants such as dentures. The most common factors that cause edentulism include periodontal disease, unhealthy lifestyle, dental caries, and aging. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, in the geriatric population, the ratio of edentulous individuals is 2 to 1.
About 23 million are completely edentulous, and about 12 million are edentulous in one arch. Ninety percent of those who suffer from edentulism have dentures. The number of partially edentulous patients will continue to increase in the next 15 years to more than 200 million individuals. Partial edentulism affects the majority of adult Americans. This indicates that the global intraoral scanners market is expected to witness considerable growth during the forecast period.
With growing advancement in technology, the functionality of the latest dental devices is also improving and is expected to drive growth in the forecast period
With the improving functionality and versatility of these devices, the intraoral scanners market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. These scanners provide optical impressions with high speed and accuracy, generate a virtual 3D model with consistent measurements, and detect the minute details of impressions. The impressions produced are in realistic colors with high accuracy and help provide a satisfactory treatment experience to patients. They also provide scans with diagnostic information, eliminating the requirement of a stone model, and provide instant results to both dentist and patient.
Due to these reasons, intraoral scanners have been improving the workflow and accuracy of various dental procedures and have become an integral part of dental clinics, dental hospitals, and dental laboratories. For instance, A product of Align Technologies Inc., iTero Element offers a special feature of scanning in motion with colors in less than ten minutes. Another product called TRIOS of 3Shape has the same features as 3M scanners but is more popular due to its compactness and lightweight.
The high cost of these devices and the dearth of skilled professionals are hampering the market growth.
Some intraoral scanners may cost $3,000 to $5,000 per year and the lack of trained professionals is the major factor restricting the market growth. For instance, the 3M True Definition Scanner offered by Leading health care has a workstation configuration of a cart that takes less than 60 seconds for the full arch scanning and costs around USD 15,000.
COVID-19 Impact on Market
The coronavirus (COVID-19 outbreak and lockdowns in various countries worldwide has impacted businesses' economic status in all sectors. Private healthcare is one such sector, which has been impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has hampered the development, production, and supply of drugs and other healthcare products and affected various healthcare businesses' growth.
As a result, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also expected to decrease the growth of the market.
Market Segment Analysis
The CEREC segment is expected to hold the largest share in this market segment
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic is a new procedure involving computer software, milling or grinding technology, and fast dental restoration techniques. The CEREC segment is expected to dominate the market due to its short learning curve and antilog feature where no power supply is needed.
The standalone segment is expected to hold the largest share in this market segment
The intraoral scanner captures the virtual impressions of the buccal cavity in dentistry. It offers various benefits such as lightweight design, better precision of images, and ease of handling devices. It also generates videos and images along the software to provide digital copies of the intraoral region. It has minimized the use of stone models of teeth in the dental restoration process.
Standalone devices will witness good growth due to the improved workflow of dental professionals in the oral scanning procedures and improved output of the device. But, due to the introduction of a miniature portable intraoral scanner in the market, incorporating the side-oriented tip in the small intraoral scanners helps the buccal surface scans much easier and quicker, and effective and enhanced output is expected to fuel the growth of the segment.
The powder-free intraoral scanners segment is expected to hold the largest share in this market segment
The powder-free intraoral scanners segment is expected to hold the largest share, as they have various advantages over the powder-based category, such as no need for impression material, better patient compliance, and better-quality images due to the use of the latest laser technology, i.e., without the use of a device. Moreover, the players in the market are focusing more on manufacturing powder-free scanners as buyers prefer these over powder-based scanners.
The dental hospitals and clinics segment is expected to hold the largest share in this market segment
The dental hospitals and clinics segment holds the largest share of the market due to the rising prevalence of dental disorders and increasing oral health awareness. For instance, the 2017 Global Burden of Disease Study indicated that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide and the most common condition s caries of permanent teeth. Over 530 million children suffer from caries of primary teeth, and nearly 2.3 billion people worldwide suffer from caries of permanent teeth.
Market Geographical Share
North America region holds the largest market share of the global intraoral scanners market
North American region is estimated to dominate the intraoral scanners industry share, registering the highest growth. The increase in the geriatric population susceptible to oral disorders, many patients suffering from dental problems, and the advanced healthcare infrastructure are key factors contributing to the expansion of regional revenue share. For instance, according to the American Academy of Periodontology 2019, half of American adults above 30 years of age have periodontitis in one or more teeth, the more advanced form of periodontal disease that equals approximately 64.7 million Americans. With the growing number of dental disorders, the demand for the studied market will also grow.
North America is one of the largest intraoral scanner markets, and the region will offer several growth opportunities to market vendors during the forecast period. The increasing awareness about oral care, rising population, and government initiatives towards healthcare infrastructure will significantly drive intraoral scanners market growth in this region over the forecast period.
Moreover, due to the increasing awareness of orthodontists about advanced dental imaging techniques among the population, improved patient compliance and comfort during dental scanning procedures will boost the segment's growth. Growing investment in the research and development of dental imaging technologies and the major player in North America will also complement the market growth.
For instance, in November 2017, Align Technology Inc. announced an agreement with Glidewell Dental to distribute the iTero element intraoral scanning system in North America with the newly unveiled glidewell.io In-Office Solution, a chairside restorative ecosystem designed to simplify the process of prescribing and delivering laboratory-quality dental restorations.
Intraoral Scanners Companies and Competitive Landscape
The global intraoral scanners market is highly competitive with the presence of global companies. Some of the key players which are contributing to the growth of the market include 3M Company, 3Shape A/S, Align Technology, Inc., Carestream Health Inc., Condor International, Densys3D Ltd., Dental Wings Inc., Dentsply Sirona Inc., Planmeca OY, and Guangdong Launch Medical Device Technology Co. Ltd.
The major players are adopting several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, which are contributing to the growth of the market globally. For instance, In June 2021, Align Technology, Inc. announced on its website that the company has released the latest version of its iTero Workflow 2.0 software. This new version encloses exclusive features including faster scanning, improved visualization, and enhanced patient communication tools, thereby helping the company provide better patient efficacy.
Key Companies to Watch
Dentsply Sirona Inc
Overview: DENTSPLY International was founded as a Dentists’ Supply Company in 1899 in New York City and the company that became Sirona Dental Systems was founded in 1877 in Erlangen, Germany. Through the transformative merger in 2016, Dentsply Sirona has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies with approximately 16,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries worldwide, and a sales presence in more than 120 countries.
Product Portfolio: It is a global standard for dental manufacturing, technology development, digital treatment, and clinical education.
Key developments: In March 2018, Dentsply Sirona signed an acquisition agreement to acquire OraMetrix, a company engaged in providing 3-D technology solutions for orthodontic care. This acquisition helped the company provide an end-to-end digital workflow to dental professionals to provide the best treatment solution.
The global intraoral scanners market report would provide access to approx. 69 market data tables, 67 figures, and 180 pages.
