The global digital intraoral scanner market reached $531 million in sales in 2023 and is projected to grow to $1.117 billion by 2030, representing a CAGR of 11.3%. The global market size was $969.4 million in 2023 and is projected to reach $2.8164 billion by 2035. The main drivers of market growth are the increasing demand for more accurate and efficient digital dental solutions, the growing prevalence of dental problems, technological advancements, and integration with CAD/CAM systems and 3D printing.
Simultaneously, there is a growing demand for integrated digital solutions that enable a seamless 40-minute chairside experience, improving clinic efficiency and the immediate patient experience. These solutions lower the technical barrier by integrating intraoral scanning, model processing, and 3D printing, allowing dentists to operate without complex designs. Advances in digital dentistry, increased oral health awareness, and their increased adoption in orthodontics and prosthodontics also contribute to market growth. Challenges include high initial equipment costs and associated training requirements, which limit the budgets of small and medium-sized dental clinics. The lack of standardization between different scanner models and software platforms can also lead to compatibility issues.
In the Chinese market, the intraoral scanner industry reached a market size of 2.45 billion yuan in 2023. The market is mainly reliant on imports, with international brands dominating the market share, but domestic brands are gradually developing. In terms of demand distribution, the Chinese market is mainly concentrated in the central and eastern regions, such as East China and South China, with East China accounting for the highest demand at 40.2%. Regarding product prices, there is a price difference between imported and domestic brands. Higher prices increase costs for medical institutions, posing a challenge to the widespread adoption by individual dental clinics.
In terms of clinical acceptance, intraoral scanners have gained attention due to their reliability in recording interocclusal occlusal contact. Their use is seen as a measure to promote precision and comfortable healthcare, and is considered an important tool for dentists and a crucial element for patient comfort. This technology makes traditional restorative work more precise and efficient and is described as an advanced technology in the field of orthodontics. Industry education and training have developed accordingly. For example, in December 2023, a dental college held an intraoral scanner skills training and competition to improve the mastery and application of related technologies to meet clinical needs.
