Dental Fillings Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Filling Type (Direct, Indirect), By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Dental Fillings Market Growth & Trends

The global dental fillings market size is estimated to reach USD 10.9 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing patient awareness regarding the severity of dental diseases and the rising number of professional dental surgeons across the globe are some of the major market drivers. According to the America Dental Association, about 195,722 dentists were practicing in U.S. in 2015, this number is expected to grow by 7.9% by 2035.

Rising efforts for developing new tooth filling materials and techniques is anticipated to create growth opportunities in the market. Scientists have discovered a drug called Tideglusib, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This drug stimulates stem cells at the source of new dentine and promotes natural teeth regrowth mechanism. It can allow repair the tooth cavity. Such research activities are anticipated to drive the growth of the dental fillings market in the forthcoming years.

Rising awareness and ban by the EU governments on the use mercury in dental fillings is expected to hinder the market growth. The dental amalgam is proved unsafe, especially for children and pregnant women as it is 50% mercury. If digested, it can damage cardiovascular, renal, and nervous system. Hence, the material is banned in Europe. Nonetheless, growing use of alternatives, such as porcelain, gold, and composite resins is anticipated to create growth opportunities for the market in near future.

Dentistry is expected to play a major role in medical tourism in countries like India. Dental services are economically priced in these countries as compared to the developed nations. The growing medical tourism market in other emerging countries of Asia Pacific like Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia is expected to drive the demand for dental filling in the forthcoming years.

Dental Fillings Market Report Highlights

• The direct filling segment dominated the dental fillings market with a revenue share of around 62.4% in 2024.
• An indirect filling segment is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period due to the rising demand for veneers and dentures.
• Europe dental fillings market dominated the global market, with a revenue share of 39.2% in 2024.