South Korea is seeing a surge in the demand for computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems due to a growing need for improved design and fabrication of dental prostheses such as crowns, fixed bridges, dental implant restorations, and dentures. Against this backdrop, the dental CAD/CAM systems and materials market in South Korea is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% between 2023 and 2033, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData’s latest report, “CAD/CAM Systems and Materials Market Size by Segments, Share, Regulatory, Reimbursement, Installed Base and Forecast to 2033,” reveals that South Korea dental CAD/CAM systems and materials market accounted for approximately 2% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2023.

Kanchan Chauhan, Medical Devices Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “In the field of dentistry, there is a growing interest in digitization, and South Korea is making efforts to invest heavily in innovative technologies for better oral health. Advanced intraoral scanning tools are becoming indispensable as dental clinics implement digital processes to enhance patient outcomes. Dental laboratories and healthcare organizations will be able to offer improved dental scanning procedures by combining these scanners with CAD/CAM workflows.”

Medit, a South Korea-based dental technology company, has recently launched Medit i900, an intraoral scanner with a range of innovative features, including an intuitive control interface, enhanced scanning speed, improved ergonomics, and upgraded material capture technology. Built on the success of previous models such as the i500, Medit continues to push boundaries with the i900, providing dentists with tools to optimize patient care and practice efficiency.

Chauhan concludes: “South Korea’s dental industry is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of advanced technologies in order to develop customized oral care programs. Supported by various government initiatives such as the First and Second Oral Health Plans, led by organizations such as the Korean Dental Association and the Korean Academy of Periodontology, Korean government is actively promoting preventive oral health, contributing to Korea’s increasing popularity as a destination for dental tourism.”