Dental Resin Staining Agents Market Report

Part I: Dental Resin Staining Agents Market Report
1.1 Market Overview
Dental Resin Staining Agents (DRSAs) are mainly used for colouring and aesthetic adjustment of dental composite resin restorative materials, which help dentists to match the patient's natural tooth colour and achieve more realistic restorations. These staining agents are usually in liquid or gel form and are applied to the surface of restorations such as crowns, bridges, dentures, etc., often in combination with light-curing resins. With the rise of Cosmetic Dentistry and the popularity of 3D printing technology, this market has become an important segment in the dental materials sector. The overall global dental materials market is large, valued at $64.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $100.6 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
The dental resin stains market is closely associated with the dental composite resins and restorative materials submarkets. According to the latest data, the global market size for dental stains was estimated at USD 520 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 731 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025-2031. This growth is attributed to the popularity of minimally invasive dental procedures and increased patient demand for personalised, aesthetic restorations.
1.2 Market Size and Growth Trends
- Global market size: the dental composite resin market is expected to reach $6,785 million in 2025 and grow to $8,768 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.73%. As a supporting product of composite resins, the market share of stains is about 5%-10%, and the market size of stains segment is expected to be more than USD 300 million in 2025.
- Regional Distribution:
- North America and Europe: accounted for about 45% of the global market, driven by developed healthcare systems and demand for cosmetic dentistry. the U.S. dental services market size is expected to reach $202.83 billion in 2025.
- Asia Pacific: the fastest growing region with a CAGR of more than 6%, with emerging markets such as China and India benefiting from an aging population and an expanding middle class. the Chinese dental resin adhesives market is expected to grow significantly in 2025, driven by tariff policies and localised production.
- Rest of the world: Latin America and the Middle East markets have great potential, but infrastructure restricts short-term growth.
- Forecast trends: the overall global dental resin market will reach $3.4bn by 2029, a CAGR of 6.4%, with demand for stains accelerating due to digital dentistry (e.g. CAD/CAM systems). The dental filling materials market (including stained resins) will be $2.4bn in 2024, with an estimated CAGR of 6.3% from 2025-2034.
1.3 Market Drivers
- Cosmetic and personalised demand: patients' quest for natural tooth colour matches is driving the use of stains, with the cosmetic dentistry market share rising from 20% in 2020 to 35% in 2025.
- Technological innovation: 3D printing and light-curing technologies reduce production costs and improve staining accuracy. Dental composites market size $73.64 million in 2025 and $138.23 million by 2035, CAGR 6.5%.
- Demographic Factors: Global ageing is fuelling demand for dental restorations, with the population over 65 years of age expected to drive market growth of 4.82% by 2030.
- Policies & Investments: Government subsidised dental research (e.g. EU's Oral Health Fund) and expansion of private hospitals (e.g. China's private dental market of $3.673 billion by 2025) stimulate demand.
1.4 Market Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges: Fluctuating raw material prices (e.g., resin matrix) and regulatory stringency (FDA/CE approvals) may inhibit entry by small players. Dye fading and biocompatibility issues require continuous R&D.
- Opportunities: Digital transformation and development of sustainable materials (e.g. bio-based colourants) in emerging markets. AI-assisted colour matching is expected to be a new growth area after 2025.
1.5 Key Competitive Landscape
Key players include 3M, Dentsply Sirona, GC Corporation, and VOCO, holding 60% of the market share. Local Chinese companies such as CCTC Medical Group are cutting in through 3D printing resin to enhance local competitiveness.
1.6 Conclusion & Outlook
The dental resin stains market is in a period of steady growth and 2025 will be a key point for digital dentistry transformation. Companies should focus on innovation and regional expansion to capitalise on the 5-6% annual growth opportunity.

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Part II: Product Introduction of Zhongchuang Medical Group Co., Ltd.

2.1 Company Overview

Zhongchuang Medical Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in China, which is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the research, development, production, and sales of dental photosensitive resin materials. The company focuses on 3D printing dental technology materials, and its products are widely used in the fields of dental restorations, aesthetics, orthodontics, models and implant guides. With an emphasis on high precision, biocompatibility and clinical applicability, CCTM's product line is ISO 10993, CE and FDA certified and has a global network of distributors covering Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa. The company actively participates in international exhibitions, such as Shanghai International Dental Exhibition 2025, Beijing International Dental Exhibition, Turkey Dental International Exhibition, and Russia International Dental Exhibition, and is committed to promoting the development of digital dentistry.

CCTC's products have a special focus on resin staining and aesthetic adjustments for light-cured dentures, temporary/permanent crowns and bridges, and soft tissue simulations. Its resins are compatible with mainstream 405nm light sources (e.g. DLP, LCD, SLA printers), with a layer thickness of <50μm, supporting autoclaving and thermoforming, with high productivity (20-30 minutes/piece) and cost reduction of more than 30%.

2.2 Core Product Introduction (Focus: Dental Resin and Staining Related)

CCTC Medical Group's products are designed in series, covering the whole chain from model to restoration. The following focuses on products related to dental resin stains:

1. Dental Staining Glaze System

- Description: A resin staining system designed for aesthetic restorations, used for surface shading and glossing of dental composite resins to help achieve natural tooth colour transitions and translucency effects.

- Characteristics: Highly stable formula, supports multi-layer gradient staining; biocompatible, low odour; easy to handle, suitable for chairside restorations.

- Applications: Aesthetic adjustment of crowns, bridges and dentures, simulating incisal translucency and gingival tone. Compatible with 3D printing post-processing to enhance the natural feel of restorations.

- Advantage: Long-lasting colour, not easy to fade; seamless matching with other resins of ZC-Model, clinical satisfaction >95%.

2. Model HD High-Precision Model Resin

- Description: High-precision dental model resin, supports colour addition, for implant guides and alignment models.

- Features: Printing accuracy ±0.02mm, smooth surface; colour options include grey, beige and light yellow; high temperature resistance without deformation, supports repeated sterilisation.

- Applications: precision dental models, implant planning and orthodontic models, can be combined with stains for personalised colour matching Applications: precision dental models, implant planning and orthodontic models, can be combined with stains for personalised colour matching.

- Advantages: high surface hardness for thermoforming; compatible with multi-system printers.

3. Temporary Crown & Bridge Resin

- Description: Light-curing temporary restorative resin that supports built-in staining options.

- Features: High strength, easy to polish, natural colour match; nano-filling for enhanced durability.

- Applications: Short-term dentures and temporary crowns and bridges, combined with Staining Glaze System for quick aesthetic adjustments. Benefits: CE/DA compliant.

- Advantage: CE/FDA compliant, clinical use up to 6 months. 4.

4. Permanent Crown Resin

- Description: Permanent restorative resin with double cross-linked structure, can be paired with colouring agents.

- Characteristics: nano-reinforced, abrasion and hydrolysis resistant; high light transmission, supports natural tooth colour simulation.

- Applications: Long-term crown and bridge restorations and chairside printing for cases with high aesthetic demands.

- Advantages: Excellent marginal adaptation and reduction of secondary adjustments.

5. Gingiva Mask Resin

- Description: Soft tissue simulating resin for model staining.

- Characteristics: realistic colour, stable elasticity, easy trimming.

- Application: Soft tissue part of dental models, combined with staining system to simulate gingival shades.

- Advantage: Enhance model realism, support digital scanning.

2.3 Product Advantages and Market Positioning

CCTC's products emphasise ‘high precision, low shrinkage, and biosafety’, and are suitable for the whole process from diagnosis to restoration. Its staining-related systems (e.g. Staining

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