Germany Dental Lab Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Germany Dental Lab Market, By Material (Metal Ceramic, Ceramic, Indirect Restorative Materials, Resins and Non-ceramics), Equipment (Milling Equipment, Scanner, Furnace, Articulators), Prosthetics (Bridge, Crown, Dentures) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Germany Dental Lab Market Analysis and Size

Dental labs include items such as dental prostheses, fixed or removable dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances, stools, chairs, dental restorations, lasers, equipment, radiographs, software, and a variety of other mechanisms that aid in the treatment of patients' dental problems. Dental prosthesis or items are shaped at dental laboratories, allowing patients to receive appropriate therapy. The goods are formed by a dentist at the clinic taking an imprint or digital scan of the patient's teeth. As all of the devices or tools used in these disciplines are dependent on the treatment, many dental fields such as orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics are contributing to the growth of the dental lab market. 

Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the dental lab market which was USD 45.24 billion in 2022, is likely to reach USD 76.57 billion by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 6.80% during the forecast period. “Metal ceramic” dominates the material segment of the dental lab market due to an increasing incidence of dental caries. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Dental labs include items such as dental prostheses, fixed or removable dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances, stools, chairs, dental restorations, lasers, equipment, radiographs, software, and a variety of other mechanisms that aid in the treatment of patients' dental problems. Dental prosthesis or items are shaped at dental laboratories, allowing patients to receive appropriate therapy. The goods are formed by a dentist at the clinic taking an imprint or digital scan of the patient's teeth.

Germany Dental Lab Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising dental disease prevalence and growth in dental procedures 

Moreover, the growing number of advanced CAD products creates a lucrative market opportunity. One of the key causes driving the dental industry's growth is the increasing prevalence of dental problems. Increased global demand for dental procedures and developments in dental technology in developing nations will almost certainly create further opportunities in the near future. Thus, the dental computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) market is predictable to grow meaningfully in all segments, both in terms of volume and value.

• Rising aging population

Germany has a growing elderly population, and as people age, they tend to require more dental care and dental prosthetics. This demographic shift is driving the demand for services like dentures, dental implants, and crowns, which are typically produced by dental labs.

• Advances in dental technology

Advances in dental technology, such as digital impressions, CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) systems, and 3D printing, have revolutionized the dental lab industry. These technologies allow for more precise and efficient production of dental prosthetics, leading to increased demand for dental lab services.

• Growing investment for healthcare facilities

Surging focus towards improving the condition of healthcare facilities and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure another important factor fostering the growth of the market. Rising number of partnerships and strategic collaborations between the public and private players pertaining to funding and application of new and improved technology is further creating lucrative market opportunities.  

Opportunities

• Digital dentistry integration

The integration of digital technologies, such as CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, and intraoral scanning, offers significant opportunities for dental labs in Germany. By adopting these technologies, labs can improve precision, efficiency, and customization in the production of dental prosthetics. There is an opportunity for dental labs to invest in and expand their digital capabilities to stay competitive in the market.

• Collaboration with dental practices

Dental labs can establish stronger collaborations with dental practices, including both private and public sector clinics. Building partnerships with dental professionals can lead to a more consistent and reliable source of business. Dental labs can work closely with dentists to provide patient-specific solutions and offer seamless services.

Restraints

• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance

Dental labs in Germany are subject to strict regulations and quality assurance standards. Meeting these standards can be costly and time-consuming. Non-compliance can lead to fines and legal issues. This regulatory burden can restrain market entry and ongoing operations, particularly for small or new dental labs.

• Competition and price pressure

The dental lab market in Germany is highly competitive, with many labs vying for business. This competition can lead to price pressure as labs may need to lower their prices to remain competitive. Price pressure, in turn, can impact profitability and the ability to invest in quality and technology.

Challenges

• Lack of skilled professionals

Skilled dental technicians are essential for the functioning of dental labs. However, there is a shortage of skilled professionals in this field, which can lead to labor shortages in dental labs. Attracting and retaining skilled technicians can be a significant challenge, and it may limit a lab's capacity to meet demand.

• High materials costs

The cost of dental materials can fluctuate, impacting the profitability of dental labs. Volatile material prices can challenge labs to maintain consistent pricing and profitability, especially when dealing with fixed-price contracts.

This dental lab market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the dental lab market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

•  In March 2022, Ultradent Products introducing a line of premium accessories for VALO Grand curing lights. The addition of six new lenses allows clinicians to use their VALO Grand light in increasingly expresive ways to provide optimal care for patients
• In February 2021, Dentsply Sirona introduced the CEREC SW 5.1.3 update, which includes 17 newly validated materials for the CEREC Primemill including PMMA for surgical guides and bridge blocks for grinded processes

Germany Dental Lab Market Scope

The dental lab market is segmented on the basis of material, equipment and prosthetics. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Material

• Metal-ceramics
• Ceramics
  • Traditional All-ceramics
  • CAD/CAM Ceramics
  • Zirconia
  • Glass Ceramics
• Other Indirect Restorative Materials
• Resins
• Non-ceramics

Equipment

• Milling Equipment
• Scanners
• Furnaces
• Articulators

Prosthetic

• Bridges
• Crowns
  • Crowns and Bridges Materials
  • Porcelain Fused-to-Metal (PFM)
  • Traditional Ceramics
  • CAD/CAM Ceramics
  • Resins
  • Full Cast
• Dentures

Healthcare Infrastructure growth Installed base and New Technology Penetration

The dental lab market also provides you with detailed market analysis for every country growth in healthcare expenditure for capital equipment, installed base of different kind of products for dental lab market, impact of technology using life line curves and changes in healthcare regulatory scenarios and their impact on the dental lab market. The data is available for historic period 2010-2020.

Competitive Landscape and Germany Dental Lab Market Share Analysis

The dental lab market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, germany presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to dental lab market.

Some of the major players operating in the dental lab market are:

• Danaher (U.S.)
• Hexagon’s (Sweden)
• PLANMECA OY (Finland)
• 3Shape A/S (Denmark)
• Dental Wings Inc. (Canada)
• Zimmer Biomet (U.S.)
• Roland DGA Corporation (U.S.)
• Dentsply Sirona (U.S.)
• Align Technology Inc (U.S.)
• Institut Strauman AG (Switzerland)
• EG Solutions (U.K.)
• Axsys Dental Solutions (U.S.)
• Medit corp. (South Korea)