Global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market size is predicted to grow from US$ 191 million in 2025 to US$ 242 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2024, global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner production reached approximately 38,000 units,with an average global market price of around US$ 4,800 per unit, and a gross profit margin of approximately 20%-40%. A Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner—also called an intraoral photostimulable phosphor (PSP) scanner or imaging plate scanner—is a digital dental radiography device that converts latent X-ray images stored on reusable phosphor plates into high-resolution digital images for diagnosis and treatment planning. It is designed to replicate the familiar workflow and patient comfort of traditional film while delivering the benefits of digital imaging, such as faster image availability, easier storage and sharing, and improved dose management. In a typical workflow, the clinician positions a thin, flexible PSP plate in the patient’s mouth in sizes analogous to film (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, and occlusal formats), exposes it using an intraoral X-ray generator, and then inserts the plate into the scanner. The scanner uses a laser to stimulate the phosphor layer, releasing light that is captured and digitized by optical sensors and image-processing algorithms. The plate is then erased—often automatically—and returned for reuse, enabling a cost-efficient digital transition for practices that may not want the higher per-operatory sensor investment.
The upstream of the dental phosphor plate scanner industry centers on key electronic, optical, and materials inputs that enable computed radiography at intraoral scale. Core components include laser/LED excitation modules, photodetectors, high-precision optics, embedded processors, touch displays, and connectivity modules, supported by suppliers of medical-grade plastics, metals, and power-management components. Equally critical are the PSP imaging plates themselves—multilayer consumables with phosphor coatings, protective surfaces, and form factors matched to intraoral anatomy; plate durability and scratch resistance directly influence total cost of ownership and replacement cycles. In the midstream, specialized dental imaging manufacturers design and assemble scanners, integrate firmware and imaging software, and certify systems under regional medical device requirements. Product differentiation increasingly focuses on footprint (chairside vs. centralized), scan speed, plate-handling automation, image-processing algorithms, and seamless interoperability with clinic software ecosystems. Downstream demand is driven by solo practices, DSOs/group practices, hospitals, and dental schools seeking a film-like digital transition, pediatric-friendly positioning, and multi-operatory sharing without purchasing a sensor for every chair. PSP scanners also remain relevant for clinics that value flexible plates for challenging anatomy or prefer lower upfront investment versus premium intraoral sensors.
United States market for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % from 2026 through 2032.
China market for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % from 2026 through 2032.
Europe market for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % from 2026 through 2032.
Global key Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner players cover Carestream, ACTEON, Air Techniques, Dürr Dental, Planmeca, etc. In terms of revenue, the global two largest companies occupied for a share nearly % in 2025.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner sales for 2026 through 2032. With Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Fully Automatic
Semi-automatic
Segmentation by Resolution:
Resolution: 17 lp/mm
Resolution: 18 lp/mm
Others
Segmentation by Image Plate Size:
Size0
Size1
Size2
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Hospital
Dental Clinic
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Carestream
ACTEON
Air Techniques
Dürr Dental
Planmeca
DEXIS
NewTom
Owandy Radiology
Apixia
3DISC
Runyes
Woodpecker
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market?
What factors are driving Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2024, global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner production reached approximately 38,000 units,with an average global market price of around US$ 4,800 per unit, and a gross profit margin of approximately 20%-40%. A Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner—also called an intraoral photostimulable phosphor (PSP) scanner or imaging plate scanner—is a digital dental radiography device that converts latent X-ray images stored on reusable phosphor plates into high-resolution digital images for diagnosis and treatment planning. It is designed to replicate the familiar workflow and patient comfort of traditional film while delivering the benefits of digital imaging, such as faster image availability, easier storage and sharing, and improved dose management. In a typical workflow, the clinician positions a thin, flexible PSP plate in the patient’s mouth in sizes analogous to film (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, and occlusal formats), exposes it using an intraoral X-ray generator, and then inserts the plate into the scanner. The scanner uses a laser to stimulate the phosphor layer, releasing light that is captured and digitized by optical sensors and image-processing algorithms. The plate is then erased—often automatically—and returned for reuse, enabling a cost-efficient digital transition for practices that may not want the higher per-operatory sensor investment.
The upstream of the dental phosphor plate scanner industry centers on key electronic, optical, and materials inputs that enable computed radiography at intraoral scale. Core components include laser/LED excitation modules, photodetectors, high-precision optics, embedded processors, touch displays, and connectivity modules, supported by suppliers of medical-grade plastics, metals, and power-management components. Equally critical are the PSP imaging plates themselves—multilayer consumables with phosphor coatings, protective surfaces, and form factors matched to intraoral anatomy; plate durability and scratch resistance directly influence total cost of ownership and replacement cycles. In the midstream, specialized dental imaging manufacturers design and assemble scanners, integrate firmware and imaging software, and certify systems under regional medical device requirements. Product differentiation increasingly focuses on footprint (chairside vs. centralized), scan speed, plate-handling automation, image-processing algorithms, and seamless interoperability with clinic software ecosystems. Downstream demand is driven by solo practices, DSOs/group practices, hospitals, and dental schools seeking a film-like digital transition, pediatric-friendly positioning, and multi-operatory sharing without purchasing a sensor for every chair. PSP scanners also remain relevant for clinics that value flexible plates for challenging anatomy or prefer lower upfront investment versus premium intraoral sensors.
United States market for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % from 2026 through 2032.
China market for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % from 2026 through 2032.
Europe market for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner is estimated to increase from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2032, at a CAGR of % from 2026 through 2032.
Global key Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner players cover Carestream, ACTEON, Air Techniques, Dürr Dental, Planmeca, etc. In terms of revenue, the global two largest companies occupied for a share nearly % in 2025.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner sales for 2026 through 2032. With Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Fully Automatic
Semi-automatic
Segmentation by Resolution:
Resolution: 17 lp/mm
Resolution: 18 lp/mm
Others
Segmentation by Image Plate Size:
Size0
Size1
Size2
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Hospital
Dental Clinic
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Carestream
ACTEON
Air Techniques
Dürr Dental
Planmeca
DEXIS
NewTom
Owandy Radiology
Apixia
3DISC
Runyes
Woodpecker
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market?
What factors are driving Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
122 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Dental Phosphor Plate Scanner by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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