Digital Intraoral Sensors Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
- Rising Dental Issues among People Owing to Poor Oral Hygiene – The lack of awareness of people about the impact of oral hygiene on the physical health and a growing number of people suffering from teeth diseases are estimated to fuel the market growth. The growing number of people eating sugary foods and spicy foods causes the damaged tooth to create further complications. The increasing elderly population with tooth loss and unable to eat is estimated to rise the market growth. It is reported that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. is suffering from dental cavities which is more than 25% of the US population as of 2022.
- High Incidence of Severe Periodontal Diseases across the World – The incidence of severe periodontal diseases in adults around the world is estimated to affect over 18% of the people which is over 1 billion cases as of 2023.
- Rising Number of People with Changed Lifestyles and Food Habits – More than 35% of American adults are estimated to consume ready-to-eat meals as of 2020.
- Increased Consumption of Tobacco and Accumulation of Bacteria in Teeth – The number of people consuming tobacco or smoking cigarettes was estimated to be over 38 million in the U.S. as of 2022.
- Increasing Road and Sports Injuries Leading to Tooth Breaking – The prevalence rate of tooth fractures to permanent teeth across the world is reported to be over 6 to 57% as of 2020.
Challenges
- High Initial Cost of Investment – The initial cost of digital equipment is estimated to be the major disadvantage of the market. Dental imaging equipment requires software, hardware, and digital imaging sensors that are highly expensive. Also, the repair, maintenance, and software updates are high in cost.
- Maintenance of Software and Hardware of the System
- Thickness and Rigidity of Digital Detector Causing Discomfort
Digital Intraoral Sensors Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Period |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
7.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 317.52 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 642.34 million |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of digital intraoral sensors is estimated at USD 338.38 million.
The global digital intraoral sensors market size was over USD 317.52 million in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of around 7.3%, crossing USD 642.34 million revenue by 2035.
North America’s digital intraoral sensors market will hold around 32% share by 2035, driven by high oral disease prevalence and dental professional density.
Key players in the market include KaVo Dental GmbH, Carestream Dental, LLC, Danaher Corporation, Midmark Corporation, Acteon Group Ltd., Ray Medical, Dentsply Sirona, FONA Dental, Suni Medical Imaging, Inc., DÃœRR DENTAL SE.
