The dental 3D printing medical devices is principally driven by factors such as the increasing incidence of dental caries and other dental diseases, rising demand for cosmetic dentistry, the growing adoption of dental 3D printers in dental hospitals & clinics, and the increasing growth in the geriatric population. 

In an optimistic scenario, the need for smoother clinical workflows, faster turnaround times, and fewer dental appointments could boost the market growth. Dentists may be more likely to invest in technologies like CAD/CAM and dental 3D printing to reduce the time taken to deliver dental appliances and treatment, and patients may be more likely to opt for these solutions for the same reason. 

In the pessimistic scenario, it could be assumed that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dental industry could affect the adoption of dental 3D printing due to its high capital and operational costs. However, this is unlikely, as market recovery is already seen in most regions at present. 

In the realistic scenario, it could be assumed that the long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dental 3D printing market is neutral, growing slowly from Q3 2020 and going back to pre-COVID conditions from Q1 2021 onwards. 

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According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 36 million Americans are completely edentulous, and around 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. The number of partially edentulous patients is expected to increase to more than 200 million Americans in the next 15 years. 

Dental caries or tooth decay is a common ailment across all age groups, with the global incidence of decayed and missing teeth (DMT) increasing dramatically in recent years. According to the CDC, in 2019, 64.9% of adults aged above 18 years of age had a dental examination or dental cleaning procedure. 

Globally, there is a growing demand for dental restoration solutions and aesthetic treatments such as whitening and polishing. Moreover, there has been an increase in the demand for preventive dental care alongside the adoption of cosmetic dentistry in both developing and developed countries. 

3D printing in dentistry has also evolved as per the requirements and size of the dental practice. Industrial-grade and high-throughput 3D printers have good capacity and quality for dental clinics that need to produce large volumes of appliances daily.