Key Takeaways
- The dental 3D printing market generated $5.2 billion in revenue in 2024, with an expected growth to $9.6 billion by 2033.
- Stratasys Dental's TrueDent 3D printed denture solution is a Class IIa medical device, offering a monolithic and polychromatic printing experience.
- The company is open to partnerships to further develop its dental 3D printing solutions.
- TrueDent uses a single resin with multiple shades, eliminating the need for separate production of base and teeth.
Introduction to Dental 3D Printing
The dental 3D printing market has experienced significant growth, with a revenue of $5.2 billion in 2024, accounting for nearly one-third of the total additive manufacturing (AM) market. This number is expected to nearly double by 2033, reaching $9.6 billion. As a result, dental 3D printing has become a major application for the industry.
Stratasys Dental's Solutions
At RAPID+TCT 2026, Negar Movahed, Global Director of Product Lines – Dental at Stratasys, discussed the company's leading AM dental solution. Stratasys Dental's flagship product is its monolithic, polychromatic TrueDent 3D printed denture solution, which is classified as a Class IIa medical device. This solution offers a significant improvement over traditional denture production methods, which are labor-intensive and often require manual characterization.
Comparison of Denture Production Methods
| Method | Description | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Lab technicians use an adhesive to adhere teeth to the base | Established process | Labor-intensive, requires manual characterization |
| Vat 3D Printing | Uses vat 3D printing to produce dentures | Faster production | Limited to spot color |
| TrueDent | Monolithic, polychromatic 3D printed denture solution | Single resin with multiple shades, eliminates separate production | Higher initial investment |
Technology Behind TrueDent
TrueDent uses a single resin with multiple shades, including Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and White. This eliminates the need for separate production of the base and teeth, streamlining the denture production process. The shade variation and internal structures are also printed in a single step, reducing the complexity and labor required.
Partnership Opportunities
Stratasys Dental is open to partnerships to further develop its dental 3D printing solutions. This collaboration can help drive innovation and growth in the dental 3D printing market, ultimately benefiting dental professionals and patients alike.
Bottom Line
The dental 3D printing market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the demand for more efficient and accurate denture production methods. Stratasys Dental's TrueDent 3D printed denture solution offers a monolithic and polychromatic printing experience, streamlining the production process and improving the overall quality of dentures. With its openness to partnerships, Stratasys Dental is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the dental 3D printing market, with an expected market size of $9.6 billion by 2033.