The dental 3D printing technology provide Vat Photopolymerization, FDM, SLS, Polyjet 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. 

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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. 

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. 

With increasing disposable incomes, the willingness to undergo expensive cosmetic procedures has also risen, specifically among the aging population. Globally, there is a growing demand for dental restoration solutions and aesthetic treatments such as whitening and polishing. 

Globally, there were 900 million persons aged 65 years or over in 2020. Since women live longer than men, on average, they comprise the majority of older persons, especially at advanced ages. Over the next three decades, the number of older persons worldwide is projected to more than double, reaching over 2 billion in 2050. 

The greatest advantages of dental 3D printing are the speed and accuracy offered by dental 3D printers. An increased level of automation ensures better overall accuracy and far less time consumed than manual model making. 

The prominent players in the global dental 3D printing market include Stratasys (US), 3D Systems (US), Roland DG Corporation (Japan), EnvisionTEC US LLC (Germany), DWS Systems SRL (Italy), Align Technology Inc. (US), Formlabs (US), Prodways Group (France), SLM Solutions (Germany), Carbon, Inc. (US), Concept Laser (Germany), EOS GmbH (Germany), Rapid Shape GmbH (Germany), Asiga (Australia). 

The growing geriatric population, increasing demand for digital dental solutions to ease the clinical workflow, growing dental tourism, rising disposable incomes, and the growing focus of leading market players on expanding their distribution networks in the emerging APAC countries drive market growth.