Zirconia-based Dental Materials Market – By Product Type, By Application, By End Use, Global Forecast, 2025 to 2034

Zirconia-based Dental Materials Market Size

The global zirconia-based dental materials market was valued at USD 320.7 million in 2024 and is expected to exhibit growth at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2025 to 2034 period. Several factors including increased aesthetic requirements from patients together with the higher incidents of dental stays, the adoption of new dental technologies, and increased usage of dental implants are some of the factors responsible for high market growth.
 

In addition, the rising prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases as well as tooth loss is expected to fuel the demand for these materials. For instance, as reported by the WHO, nearly 3.5 billion people around the world suffer from oral diseases and the most frequently encountered condition is untreated dental caries in permanent teeth, which affects 2.3 billion people. Moreover, the CDC reported that in the U.S., about 26% of adults aged 20-44 have untreated dental caries.

Therefore, a greater demand for dental solutions exists. Zirconia based products provide strong and good-looking treatment options for many dental problems that are fueling its market growth. Moreover, CAD/CAM technology in dental offices streamlines the creation of zirconia restorations, allowing dentists to achieve greater accuracy while boosting the strength and durability of the restorations.
 

Zirconia-based dental materials are advanced ceramics used predominantly in dentistry that contain predominantly zirconium dioxide. These materials are utilized in teeth restoration crowns, bridges, and abutments due to their strong, durable, and biocompatible nature.
 

Zirconia-based Dental Materials Market Trends

The zirconia-based dental materials products tend to profitably adopt several growth and development during the analysis period. Restorative dentistry benefits from the increasing adoption of digital dentistry, the growing demand for monolithic zirconia restorations, advancement of translucency and aesthetics, integration of 3D printing technology, drives market growth.
 

• Furthermore, the computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) systems have changed the ways of production of zirconia-based restorations. These systems are shifting the focus of treatment to restoration with reconstructions, faster in performance, custom in style, and precise in measure of required dental materials.
   

However, the major concern regarding metal restorations usage with respect to allergies, aesthetics, and biocompatibility has paved the way for metal-free dental solutions. These trends alongside the strengths and aesthetics of Zinc Porcelain fused to metal restorations offer an added advantage, thereby strengthening the market.
 

Zirconia-based Dental Materials Market Analysis

Based on product type, the market is classified into zirconia disc and zirconia blocks. The zirconia disc segment generated the highest revenue of USD 204.9 million in 2024.
 

• The use of high translucent, tooth-like zirconia material in the fabrication of crowns, bridges, and other dental restorations ensures excellent aesthetic outcomes.
   
• As there is a growing approach towards aesthetics in patient's restorative options alongside cosmetic dentistry, the importance of Zirconia discs is ever increasing.
   
• Furthermore, their strength, fracture resistance, and excellent durability make them preferred material for total dental restorations.
   
• One of the best things about Zirconia discs is that these can withstand chewing and biting without breaking. These properties make them suitable for indestructible dental prophylaxis and surely will increase this segment's share in the market.
   

Based on application, the zirconia-based dental materials market is segmented into dental crowns, dental bridges, dentures, dental implants, and other applications. The dental crowns segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 271.2 million by the end of forecast period.
 

• The proactive satisfaction of the patients leads to high demand of zirconia that ensure excellent long-term outcomes without fracturing the antagonistic teeth and blistering within a reasonable period of time. These features lead to easier and lower maintenance for both patients, which in turn makes zirconia crowns highly desirable for dental practice.
   
• Furthermore, patients' demand is evolving towards dental treatment that aims to conserve the existing healthy tooth structure.
   
• Zirconia crowns have a distinct advantage of allowing more conservative tooth preparation as compared to traditional crowns which require significantly more tooth reduction.
   
• This shift towards preserving as much tooth structure as possible, while still producing the desired aesthetic and durable results, ensures that the adoption of zirconia crowns will continue to lead to segmental growth.

Based on end use, the zirconia-based dental materials market is segmented into dental laboratories, dental clinics, academic and research institutes, and other end users. The dental laboratories segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 309.6 million by the end of forecast period.
 

• Due to concerns over the unsightly and unhealthy drawbacks from metal-based materials, dental restorations made from metals, especially those using zirconia, are becoming more and more acceptable.
   
• As a result of these trends, dental laboratories are gradually abandoning metallic restorations for more biocompatible enduring materials such as zirconia. This trend towards metal-free solutions is a significant factor for the use of zirconia materials in dental laboratories.
   
• Moreover, the aesthetic and functional aspects of zirconia-based materials such as high-translucency, multi-layered zirconia are continuously being innovated, which will greatly improve the overall performance of these materials. The improved parameters including increased strength, greater durability and more realistic appearance make it more likely for dental laboratories to prefer zirconia.
   
• These developments are increasingly propelling the growth in the market for zirconia-based restorations.

North America Zirconia-based dental materials market accounted for USD 124.8 million market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% between 2025 to 2034 period.
 

• Patients and dental practitioners in North America are gradually shifting to non-metal restorations for aesthetic purposes and cognizance of metal allergies. There is other zirconia-based restorative dental materials which are favorable because there are no metal complications associated with such restorations. The complications in restorations moderate allergic reactions and visible metal lines are not risks.
   
• Additionally, the increasing acceptance of dental implants for the replacement of missing teeth is stimulating the use of implants made of zirconia in the region. The strength, aesthetic features, and biocompatibility of zirconia make it an appropriate material for dental implants including abutments and crowns which are highly sought after as more people prefer implants than dentures, thus promoting regional growth.
   

Germany Zirconia-based dental materials market is projected to grow remarkably in the coming years.
 

• Germany offers one of the most developed healthcare systems in Europe, and it has a well-established dental care infrastructure.
   
• This robotics refinement promotes high levels of adoption of zirconia materials. This facilitates world-class dental clinics and labs to establish modern technologies like CAD-CAM systems that are crucial in the precise production of high-quality zirconia restorations.
   
• Additionally, the country is at the forefront for dental research and innovation, enhancing material science every aspect of the way. These innovations also allow for higher adoption of zirconia in aesthetic and restorative dental practices.
   
• The development of high translucency zirconia and multi-layered zirconia discs that closely replicate natural teeth makes it more versatile and appealing for various dental applications.
   

China holds a dominant position in the Asia Pacific Zirconia-based dental materials market.
 

• As a result of economic growth in the country, people now have higher disposable income which translates into more spending within the healthcare and beauty industry including dental care. This has consequently increased the demand for high quality dental materials such as zirconia known for their aesthetics and durability when used in restorative dentistry.
   
• Chinese consumers are increasingly becoming more concerned with aesthetic driven dentistry due to the popularity of beauty standards and media. Moreover, zirconia's natural tooth like appearance and translucence has made it the most preferred material for crowns, bridges, and veneers.
   
• The increasing demand for visually appealing dental restorations is one of the reasons changing the landscape of the market.
   

Zirconia-based Dental Materials Market Share

The market for Zirconia-based dental materials includes dominant dental materials firms as well as expanding adoption from dental clinics and laboratories. The market is served by manufacturers who invest in the research and development of new zirconia materials and other dental products, seeking to increase overall product performance and meet the market demand for dental crowns, implants, and bridges. The emphasis of such new developments is always around cost, effectiveness, aesthetics, and the companies' overall market position. Furthermore, active competition in the market is reinforced by the new innovations that emerge in the zirconia materials industry, such as new hybrid or high-translucent types of zirconia.
 

Zirconia-based Dental Materials Market Companies

Prominent players operating in the Zirconia-based dental materials industry include:

• 3M
• Aidite
• Argen
• BandD Dental Technologies
• Dental Direkt
• DENTSPLY SIRONA
• GC International
• Henry Schein
• HUGE Dental
• Ivoclar Vivadent
• KURARAY
• pritidenta
• Straumann Holding
• Upcera
• VITA Zahnfabrik
   

USPs for top market players:

• Innovative technologies with seamless colour transitions from dentin to enamel layers.
   
• Comprehensive product offerings to cater diverse clinical needs.
   
• Regulatory compliance and certifications to meet global standards
   

Zirconia-based Dental Materials Industry News:

• In July 2024, Topzir Biotech announced the launch of its new 3D zirconia block, a high-strength, durable material designed for creating customized dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, and veneers. This product, made from a single zirconia block and milled with advanced technology, offers precise fits tailored to each patient. The company stands to benefit from this launch by enhancing its market position, attracting new clients with innovative, high-quality solutions, and increasing demand for its advanced dental materials in the growing dental restoration sector.
   

The Zirconia-based dental materials market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Zirconia disc
• Zirconia blocks

Market, By Application

• Dental crowns
• Dental bridges
• Dentures
• Dental implants
• Other applications

Market, By End Use

• Dental laboratories
• Dental clinics
• Academic and research institutes
• Other end users

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE