Dental Plasters

Global Dental Plasters Market to Reach US$57.2 Million by 2030

The global market for Dental Plasters estimated at US$45.3 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$57.2 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Impression Plaster Type I, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.0% CAGR and reach US$19.7 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Modeling Plaster Type II segment is estimated at 2.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$12.3 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 7.5% CAGR

The Dental Plasters market in the U.S. is estimated at US$12.3 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$11.7 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 7.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.5% and 3.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.3% CAGR.

Global Dental Plasters Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Do Dental Plasters Remain Essential in Traditional and Hybrid Dental Workflows?
Dental plasters, derived from high-purity gypsum (calcium sulfate hemihydrate), are fundamental materials used in dentistry for creating models, molds, diagnostic casts, and base plates in prosthodontics, orthodontics, and restorative practices. Despite the rise of digital impressions and CAD/CAM workflows, dental plasters continue to serve as a cost-effective, reliable, and dimensionally stable material for replicating oral structures with high fidelity. Their consistent setting behavior and ease of use make them indispensable in clinical, educational, and laboratory environments.

These plasters are widely employed to pour impressions from alginate or silicone materials, creating working models that support the fabrication of dentures, aligners, crowns, and bridges. They also provide an essential interface between traditional impression-taking techniques and digital conversion, particularly in practices and regions where full digitization is not yet feasible. Moreover, dental schools and technician training programs continue to use plaster-based model fabrication as a foundational skill in prosthetic and orthodontic instruction.

How Are Material Advancements Improving Plaster Performance and Lab Efficiency?
Recent developments in dental plaster formulations have focused on enhancing physical properties such as hardness, expansion control, and working time. Type III (dental stone) and Type IV/V (high-strength, low-expansion) plasters now offer superior compressive strength and surface smoothness, which are crucial for producing precise prosthetic fittings and minimizing the risk of fractures or dimensional inaccuracies. Additives to reduce setting time variability and improve flow characteristics are also being adopted to streamline workflow efficiency.

Some modern gypsum-based materials now incorporate dust-reducing agents, improving safety in dental labs and training environments. Pre-weighed, vacuum-packed options are gaining popularity for their consistency and waste reduction benefits. Additionally, manufacturers are focusing on eco-friendly production processes and biodegradable packaging, aligning dental plaster products with sustainability goals. These improvements support better handling, reproducibility, and output quality, especially in high-throughput dental laboratories.

Which Use Cases and Global Markets Are Maintaining Strong Demand for Dental Plasters?
Prosthodontics remains the leading application segment for dental plasters, especially in the creation of full and partial denture bases and crown/bridge work models. Orthodontists use plasters to fabricate study models for treatment planning, appliance fabrication, and patient progress documentation. In maxillofacial prosthetics and implantology, highly detailed and stable plaster casts remain vital in complex anatomical modeling and surgical guide preparation.

North America and Europe dominate the dental plaster market due to strong dental lab infrastructure and continuous use in traditional prosthodontic procedures. Asia-Pacific is witnessing robust growth, driven by expanding dental education, increased lab setups, and the affordability of plaster-based workflows in countries like India, China, and Vietnam. Latin America and the Middle East also present growing demand, particularly from mid-size dental labs and training institutes that rely on conventional impression and casting methods due to cost or technology access constraints.

The Growth in the Dental Plasters Market Is Driven by Several Factors…
It is driven by the ongoing use of traditional impression and model fabrication techniques in dental education, prosthodontic laboratories, and cost-sensitive clinical environments. Increasing demand for removable prosthetics, full-arch dentures, and orthodontic appliances is sustaining the need for high-accuracy, high-strength plaster models. Technological refinements in gypsum material science—such as improved setting behavior, enhanced compressive strength, and dust-free handling—are further improving efficiency and usability.

Moreover, the integration of plaster modeling with hybrid digital workflows, where traditional models are scanned and digitized for CAD/CAM design, is maintaining plaster’s relevance in evolving practice settings. Growth in dental lab services across emerging markets and steady procurement from academic institutions are ensuring continued market expansion. As long as conventional workflows coexist with digital ones, dental plasters will remain a foundational material in the global dental materials ecosystem.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Dental Plasters market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Product Type (Impression Plaster Type I, Modeling Plaster Type II, Stone Hard Plaster Type III, Improved Stone Plaster Type IV, High-Strength Plaster Type V); End-Use (Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Academic & Research Institutes)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 32 Featured) -

• 3M Science
• BEGO GmbH & Co. KG
• Coltene Holding AG
• Dentona AG
• Dentsply Sirona Inc.
• ETI Empire Direct
• GC Corporation
• Heraeus Kulzer GmbH
• Ivoclar Vivadent AG
• Kerr Corporation
• Kettenbach GmbH & Co. KG
• Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
• Nobilium
• Ransom & Randolph Company
• Saint-Gobain Formula
• USG Corporation
• Whip Mix Corporation
• Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd.
• Zhermack SpA

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