Digital Dental Impressions Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Increased Innovative Product Launches by the Manufacturers - To bring cutting-edge technology into digital impression systems, manufacturers are constantly investing in research and development. Improvements in the ability to scan, improve software features, and integration with a variety of digital dentistry technologies are commonly part of these developments. Consequently, the adoption of these innovative solutions by dental professionals is increasing and this will lead to market growth. For instance, the gingival retraction paste was introduced by the well-known German company VOCO to achieve a more precise outcome without sacrificing patient comfort. This paste can be used before creating fillings that are close to the gingival margin, cementing restorations, or taking traditional or digital impression.
• Increased Technological Advancements in Digital Imaging and 3D Modeling - The possibilities and precision of digital impression systems have significantly increased due to ongoing technological breakthroughs in digital imaging, scanning, and 3D modeling. As per a report, by 2026, AI in the medical imaging industry is projected to grow to a value of USD 4.3 billion globally. Due to these developments, dentists can take exact and thorough digital impression, which improve restoration design and treatment planning. For example, improvements in intraoral scanner technology have paved the way for the creation of more ergonomic, smaller devices that are also better at scanning. With the use of cutting-edge optical technology, these scanners can accurately represent the teeth and surrounding tissues by capturing high-resolution images of the oral cavity.
• Increased Usage of Advanced Audio Interfaces in the Dental Industry - Modern audio interfaces, such as intraoral cameras and digital scanners, let dentists show patients their treatment plans and processes in real time. Oral practitioners can improve patient acceptance and understanding by providing patients with graphic representations of their oral condition and suggested treatment alternatives. Patients may be more satisfied and eager to have digital dental imprints taken as part of their treatment plan as a result of this enhanced patient experience. Digital workflow systems and advanced audio interfaces are frequently combined to enable smooth data transfer between various dental practice components, including CAD/CAM systems, treatment planning software, and patient management software.  

Challenges

• Higher Initial Investment Costs - In addition to training of staff, significant initial costs for healthcare providers including the acquisition of both hardware and software components can be incurred for digitization systems. Smaller dental practices and clinics operating with limited financial means may be significantly affected by this initial investment. Therefore, this factor may impede the growth of the digital dental impression market.
• Lack of Awareness Regarding the Technology may Hamper the Growth of the Market
• Lack of Trained Workers may Hinder Market Growth