Intraoral X-Ray Imaging Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis - Global - 2025-2031 - Includes: X-Ray Devices, PSP Systems, and Digital Sensors
Description
Global Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market Report, 2025 Edition
Executive Summary
The global intraoral X-ray imaging equipment market was valued at almost 850 million dollars in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.7 percent and surpass 1 billion dollars by 2031. This report covers all major intraoral imaging technologies, including intraoral X-ray devices, digital sensors and photostimulable phosphor (PSP) systems. It provides a detailed evaluation of units sold, average selling prices, market values, growth trends and company shares from 2021 to 2024, along with forecasts to 2031.
Growth in the global market is being driven by a rapid transition from analog systems to digital intraoral imaging. Digital sensors now offer faster image processing, higher resolution and lower radiation exposure, making them the preferred choice for modern dental practices. The rise of CAD/CAM dentistry and digital workflow integration has also increased the adoption of intraoral scanners and digital imaging systems.
This report quantifies procedure volumes, device sales, pricing trends, growth barriers and technology adoption patterns. It also reviews competitive strategies, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory factors and product innovation. The research provides a complete and actionable view of the global intraoral imaging landscape across mature and emerging dental markets.
Market Overview
Demand for intraoral X-ray imaging equipment continues to grow as dental practices transition from analog film to advanced digital systems. The shift is accelerating as younger dentists enter the workforce with training based entirely on digital imaging technologies. Digital sensors are becoming more affordable and accessible, eliminating many of the historical barriers associated with the cost of digital imaging.
The introduction of high-resolution sensors has improved diagnostic accuracy, while integration with dental software allows for enhanced visualization and storage of patient images. Technologies such as artificial intelligence for caries detection and workflow automation tools are becoming more common, making digital imaging systems an essential component of modern practices.
PSP systems remain relevant in cost-sensitive dental environments, but the global market shows clear and continued movement toward fully digital intraoral X-ray systems. As more dental professionals adopt digital workflows and as analog supplies continue to diminish, the analog market is expected to decline sharply by the end of the forecast period.
Market Drivers
Approaching Collapse of the Analog Market and Rise of Digital
The analog segment is shrinking rapidly as manufacturers discontinue film-based systems and shift resources toward digital imaging platforms. The reduction in analog manufacturing has caused supply limitations and increased prices for remaining analog consumables, pushing dental professionals to transition to digital systems. The expected decline of analog supports strong long-term growth for digital sensors and intraoral X-ray devices.
Increased Public Awareness
Public awareness of the importance of oral health has grown significantly over the past decade. Educational campaigns that emphasize dental care for aging populations, combined with growing comfort around medical radiation exposure, have increased patient acceptance of diagnostic imaging. This trend encourages dental professionals to invest in more efficient and accurate imaging equipment to meet patient expectations.
Decreasing Prices and Market Competition
Digital imaging technology has become more affordable due to increased competition among sensor manufacturers. Downward pricing pressure is lowering equipment costs and attracting dental practices that previously could not justify the capital investment. As prices continue to fall, adoption of digital sensors is accelerating among small and mid-sized practices. Price competition also drives innovation, leading to improvements in sensor durability, image resolution and user experience.
Market Limiters
Limited Access to Machine Materials
Global supply chain disruptions have affected access to key components required to manufacture intraoral X-ray equipment. As production backlogs accumulate, dentists may face delays in purchasing new systems or replacing older units. While this is expected to stabilize over the long term, short-term supply constraints limit growth and extend replacement cycles.
Technical Skillset and Training Challenges
Older dental professionals may hesitate to adopt digital technologies due to limited familiarity with computer-based systems. Training and workflow changes can be time-consuming, and some dentists nearing retirement may not see long-term ROI from digital investments. This reluctance slows adoption in certain markets, though the trend is expected to resolve naturally as younger, digitally trained clinicians continue to enter the field.
Downward Pricing Pressure on Revenue
Price competition, especially among digital sensor manufacturers, limits market value growth. While lower prices support higher adoption, they also reduce revenue for companies operating in the market. Online distribution further intensifies competitive pricing, reducing differentiation between brands and keeping selling prices low across regions.
Market Coverage and Data Scope
This report provides extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global intraoral X-ray imaging equipment market. It includes:
Unit sales and procedure volumes
Average selling prices
Market size and forecast data to 2031
Historical data from 2021 onward
Growth trends by region and product category
Market drivers and limiters
Competitive share analysis
Recent mergers and acquisitions
Company profiles and product portfolios
Regulatory insights and device approvals
Qualitative coverage of innovation, workflow trends and technology adoption
All market sizing is based on iData Research’s triangulated methodology, combining primary interviews with dental professionals, manufacturer reporting, hospital and clinic procurement data, regulatory filings and import/export databases.
Markets Covered and Segmentation
The full report suite covers all intraoral imaging equipment categories and subsegments. Each category is also available as a standalone MedCore report.
Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market
Further segmented into:
Intraoral X-ray Devices
PSP Systems
Digital Sensors
This segmentation covers device-level pricing, unit sales, market shares and technology trends for each subsegment across all regions.
Competitive Analysis
KaVo
KaVo held the leading market share in 2024. The company’s dominant presence in North America and its global reach are supported by strong brands such as Gendex and Aribex. KaVo’s NOMAD Pro 2 and FOCUS handheld units have expanded its penetration into both small practices and large dental service organizations. KaVo’s strategy focuses on ease of use, portability and image quality, which reinforces its leadership in digital intraoral imaging.
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona maintained the second-leading position. Its Schick sensor line, including the Schick 33 and Schick AE (XIOS), is well known for its reliability and image precision. The company’s investments in digital integration and software ecosystems strengthen its competitive position. Dentsply Sirona’s presence in both intraoral and extraoral markets allows it to maintain a strong global footprint.
Carestream Dental
Carestream Dental ranked third in the global market. The company’s CS 2100 and CS 2200 devices, along with its advanced digital sensor and PSP product lines, contribute to its strong standing. Carestream continues to innovate in digital imaging and offers cost-effective systems supported by an extensive distribution network. Its ongoing shift from analog to digital solutions supports long-term growth.
Technology and Practice Trends
Digital transformation is reshaping the intraoral imaging landscape. Practices are increasingly connecting imaging systems with electronic dental records, practice management software and CAD/CAM milling systems. Key technology trends include:
Higher-resolution digital sensors with improved durability
AI-driven caries and pathology detection
Handheld X-ray units for faster chairside workflow
Lower radiation doses enabled by sensor efficiency
Cloud-based image storage and remote viewing
Integration with intraoral scanners for improved restorative planning
The combined effect of these trends is a more streamlined workflow that reduces patient time in the chair and increases diagnostic confidence.
The ongoing decline of analog systems is also shaping market behavior. Manufacturers are discontinuing film-based products, accelerating the shift toward fully digital imaging ecosystems. This transition supports new revenue streams through software upgrades, digital service plans and premium sensor technologies.
Geography
This report provides global coverage across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Why This Report
This report helps you answer key commercial questions, including:
Which intraoral imaging technologies are growing the fastest, and why
How digital sensors are reshaping diagnostic workflows
Where replacement cycles are strongest across global regions
Which competitors are gaining or losing market share
How pricing pressures are influencing capital investment
What the transition away from analog means for both manufacturers and buyers
What strategies leading companies use to differentiate their product portfolios
This report is designed for device manufacturers, investors, distributors and strategic planners who need clear and actionable market intelligence.
About iData Research
iData Research is a premium market intelligence firm headquartered in Canada with offices across North America and Europe.
Over the last 20 years, the company has specialized in device-level sizing, procedure models, pricing trends, and competitive share across MedTech.
Since 2005, iData has supported global OEMs, mid-market innovators, and investors with triangulated data based on units and ASPs, with country-level forecasts and analyst access across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC.
Reports are available with flexible licensing to fit commercial, strategy, and investment workflows
Executive Summary
The global intraoral X-ray imaging equipment market was valued at almost 850 million dollars in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.7 percent and surpass 1 billion dollars by 2031. This report covers all major intraoral imaging technologies, including intraoral X-ray devices, digital sensors and photostimulable phosphor (PSP) systems. It provides a detailed evaluation of units sold, average selling prices, market values, growth trends and company shares from 2021 to 2024, along with forecasts to 2031.
Growth in the global market is being driven by a rapid transition from analog systems to digital intraoral imaging. Digital sensors now offer faster image processing, higher resolution and lower radiation exposure, making them the preferred choice for modern dental practices. The rise of CAD/CAM dentistry and digital workflow integration has also increased the adoption of intraoral scanners and digital imaging systems.
This report quantifies procedure volumes, device sales, pricing trends, growth barriers and technology adoption patterns. It also reviews competitive strategies, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory factors and product innovation. The research provides a complete and actionable view of the global intraoral imaging landscape across mature and emerging dental markets.
Market Overview
Demand for intraoral X-ray imaging equipment continues to grow as dental practices transition from analog film to advanced digital systems. The shift is accelerating as younger dentists enter the workforce with training based entirely on digital imaging technologies. Digital sensors are becoming more affordable and accessible, eliminating many of the historical barriers associated with the cost of digital imaging.
The introduction of high-resolution sensors has improved diagnostic accuracy, while integration with dental software allows for enhanced visualization and storage of patient images. Technologies such as artificial intelligence for caries detection and workflow automation tools are becoming more common, making digital imaging systems an essential component of modern practices.
PSP systems remain relevant in cost-sensitive dental environments, but the global market shows clear and continued movement toward fully digital intraoral X-ray systems. As more dental professionals adopt digital workflows and as analog supplies continue to diminish, the analog market is expected to decline sharply by the end of the forecast period.
Market Drivers
Approaching Collapse of the Analog Market and Rise of Digital
The analog segment is shrinking rapidly as manufacturers discontinue film-based systems and shift resources toward digital imaging platforms. The reduction in analog manufacturing has caused supply limitations and increased prices for remaining analog consumables, pushing dental professionals to transition to digital systems. The expected decline of analog supports strong long-term growth for digital sensors and intraoral X-ray devices.
Increased Public Awareness
Public awareness of the importance of oral health has grown significantly over the past decade. Educational campaigns that emphasize dental care for aging populations, combined with growing comfort around medical radiation exposure, have increased patient acceptance of diagnostic imaging. This trend encourages dental professionals to invest in more efficient and accurate imaging equipment to meet patient expectations.
Decreasing Prices and Market Competition
Digital imaging technology has become more affordable due to increased competition among sensor manufacturers. Downward pricing pressure is lowering equipment costs and attracting dental practices that previously could not justify the capital investment. As prices continue to fall, adoption of digital sensors is accelerating among small and mid-sized practices. Price competition also drives innovation, leading to improvements in sensor durability, image resolution and user experience.
Market Limiters
Limited Access to Machine Materials
Global supply chain disruptions have affected access to key components required to manufacture intraoral X-ray equipment. As production backlogs accumulate, dentists may face delays in purchasing new systems or replacing older units. While this is expected to stabilize over the long term, short-term supply constraints limit growth and extend replacement cycles.
Technical Skillset and Training Challenges
Older dental professionals may hesitate to adopt digital technologies due to limited familiarity with computer-based systems. Training and workflow changes can be time-consuming, and some dentists nearing retirement may not see long-term ROI from digital investments. This reluctance slows adoption in certain markets, though the trend is expected to resolve naturally as younger, digitally trained clinicians continue to enter the field.
Downward Pricing Pressure on Revenue
Price competition, especially among digital sensor manufacturers, limits market value growth. While lower prices support higher adoption, they also reduce revenue for companies operating in the market. Online distribution further intensifies competitive pricing, reducing differentiation between brands and keeping selling prices low across regions.
Market Coverage and Data Scope
This report provides extensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of the global intraoral X-ray imaging equipment market. It includes:
Unit sales and procedure volumes
Average selling prices
Market size and forecast data to 2031
Historical data from 2021 onward
Growth trends by region and product category
Market drivers and limiters
Competitive share analysis
Recent mergers and acquisitions
Company profiles and product portfolios
Regulatory insights and device approvals
Qualitative coverage of innovation, workflow trends and technology adoption
All market sizing is based on iData Research’s triangulated methodology, combining primary interviews with dental professionals, manufacturer reporting, hospital and clinic procurement data, regulatory filings and import/export databases.
Markets Covered and Segmentation
The full report suite covers all intraoral imaging equipment categories and subsegments. Each category is also available as a standalone MedCore report.
Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market
Further segmented into:
Intraoral X-ray Devices
PSP Systems
Digital Sensors
This segmentation covers device-level pricing, unit sales, market shares and technology trends for each subsegment across all regions.
Competitive Analysis
KaVo
KaVo held the leading market share in 2024. The company’s dominant presence in North America and its global reach are supported by strong brands such as Gendex and Aribex. KaVo’s NOMAD Pro 2 and FOCUS handheld units have expanded its penetration into both small practices and large dental service organizations. KaVo’s strategy focuses on ease of use, portability and image quality, which reinforces its leadership in digital intraoral imaging.
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona maintained the second-leading position. Its Schick sensor line, including the Schick 33 and Schick AE (XIOS), is well known for its reliability and image precision. The company’s investments in digital integration and software ecosystems strengthen its competitive position. Dentsply Sirona’s presence in both intraoral and extraoral markets allows it to maintain a strong global footprint.
Carestream Dental
Carestream Dental ranked third in the global market. The company’s CS 2100 and CS 2200 devices, along with its advanced digital sensor and PSP product lines, contribute to its strong standing. Carestream continues to innovate in digital imaging and offers cost-effective systems supported by an extensive distribution network. Its ongoing shift from analog to digital solutions supports long-term growth.
Technology and Practice Trends
Digital transformation is reshaping the intraoral imaging landscape. Practices are increasingly connecting imaging systems with electronic dental records, practice management software and CAD/CAM milling systems. Key technology trends include:
Higher-resolution digital sensors with improved durability
AI-driven caries and pathology detection
Handheld X-ray units for faster chairside workflow
Lower radiation doses enabled by sensor efficiency
Cloud-based image storage and remote viewing
Integration with intraoral scanners for improved restorative planning
The combined effect of these trends is a more streamlined workflow that reduces patient time in the chair and increases diagnostic confidence.
The ongoing decline of analog systems is also shaping market behavior. Manufacturers are discontinuing film-based products, accelerating the shift toward fully digital imaging ecosystems. This transition supports new revenue streams through software upgrades, digital service plans and premium sensor technologies.
Geography
This report provides global coverage across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Why This Report
This report helps you answer key commercial questions, including:
Which intraoral imaging technologies are growing the fastest, and why
How digital sensors are reshaping diagnostic workflows
Where replacement cycles are strongest across global regions
Which competitors are gaining or losing market share
How pricing pressures are influencing capital investment
What the transition away from analog means for both manufacturers and buyers
What strategies leading companies use to differentiate their product portfolios
This report is designed for device manufacturers, investors, distributors and strategic planners who need clear and actionable market intelligence.
About iData Research
iData Research is a premium market intelligence firm headquartered in Canada with offices across North America and Europe.
Over the last 20 years, the company has specialized in device-level sizing, procedure models, pricing trends, and competitive share across MedTech.
Since 2005, iData has supported global OEMs, mid-market innovators, and investors with triangulated data based on units and ASPs, with country-level forecasts and analyst access across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC.
Reports are available with flexible licensing to fit commercial, strategy, and investment workflows
Table of Contents
66 Pages
- Research Methodology
- Step 1: Project Initiation & Team Selection
- Step 2: Prepare Data Systems And Perform Secondary Research
- Step 3: Preparation For Interviews & Questionnaire Design
- Step 4: Performing Primary Research
- Step 5: Research Analysis: Establishing Baseline Estimates
- Step 6: Market Forecast And Analysis
- Step 7: Identify Strategic Opportunities
- Step 8: Final Review And Market Release
- Step 9: Customer Feedback And Market Monitoring
- Intraoral X-Ray Imaging Equipment Market
- 3.1 Executive Summary
- 3.1.1 Global Intraoral X-Ray Imaging Equipment Market Overview
- 3.1.2 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1.3 Procedure Segmentation
- 3.1.4 Market Segmentation
- 3.1.5 Regions Included
- 3.2 Introduction
- 3.3 Procedure Numbers
- 3.3.1 Total Intraoral X-Ray Procedures
- 3.3.2 Analog Film Procedures
- 3.3.3 Psp System Procedures
- 3.3.4 Digital Sensor Procedures
- 3.4 Market Overview
- 3.4.1 By Segment
- 3.4.2 By Region
- 3.5 Market Analysis And Forecast
- 3.5.1 Intraoral X-Ray Device Market
- 3.5.2 Psp System Market
- 3.5.3 Digital Sensor Market
- 3.6 Drivers And Limiters
- 3.6.1 Market Drivers
- 3.6.2 Market Limiters
- 3.7 Competitive Market Share Analysis
- Abbreviations
- Chart 3 1: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market, Global, 2024 & 2031
- Chart 3 2: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Procedures, Global, 2024
- Chart 3 3: Intraoral X-ray Procedures by Type, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 3 4: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market by Segment, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 3 5: Intraoral X-ray Equipment Market by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 3 6: Leading Competitors, Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market, Global, 2024
- Chart 4 1: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Consumables Market, Global, 2024 & 2031
- Chart 4 2: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Consumables Procedures, Global, 2024
- Chart 4 3: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Consumables Device Market by Segment, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 4 4: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Consumables Device Market by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Chart 4 5: Leading Competitors, Intraoral X-ray Imaging Consumables Market, Global, 2024
- Figure 3-1: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Procedure Segmentation
- Figure 3-2: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market Segmentation
- Figure 3-3: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Regions Covered, Global (1 of 2)
- Figure 3-4: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Regions Covered, Global (2 of 2)
- Figure 3-5: Intraoral X-ray Procedures by Type, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-6: Intraoral X-ray Procedures by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-7: Analog Film Procedures by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-8: PSP System Procedures by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-9: Digital Sensor Procedures by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-10: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market by Segment, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 3-11: Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market by Region, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 3-12: Intraoral X-ray Device Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-13: Units Sold by Region, Intraoral X-ray Device Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-14: Average Selling Price by Region, Intraoral X-ray Device Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$)
- Figure 3-15: Market Value by Region, Intraoral X-ray Device Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 3-16: Installed Base by Region, Intraoral X-ray Device Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-17: PSP System Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-18: Units Sold by Region, PSP System Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-19: Average Selling Price by Region, PSP System Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$)
- Figure 3-20: Market Value by Region, PSP System Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 3-21: Installed Base by Region, PSP System Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-22: Digital Sensor Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-23: Units Sold by Region, Digital Sensor Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-24: Average Selling Price by Region, Digital Sensor Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$)
- Figure 3-25: Market Value by Region, Digital Sensor Market, Global, 2021 – 2031 (US$M)
- Figure 3-26: Installed Base by Region, Digital Sensor Market, Global, 2021 – 2031
- Figure 3-27: Leading Competitors, Intraoral X-ray Imaging Equipment Market, Global, 2024
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