Align Technology introduces iTero Design Suite

Align Technology, a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for restorative dentistry, has introduced the iTero Design Suite – offering doctors an intuitive way to facilitate designs for 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations in-practice.

The latest software innovation is designed to help doctors boost their practice efficiency and elevate patient experiences by shortening the time to treatment through an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing. The iTero Design Suite enhances the Align Digital Platform, which provides an innovative portfolio of customer-focused technologies that enable seamless end-to-end workflows for dental professionals.

“I’m excited to be working with the iTero Design Suite. I was looking for an in-practice design software that my team and I could use. The workflow is fast and efficient. We can easily design restorations, hard splints, models, and mockups to show patients the possibilities of cosmetic dentistry,” said Dr. Steven Glassman, a cosmetic dentist based in New York City and a speaker for Align Technology who participated in the limited market release.

“We have seen growing interest in 3D printing technology from our customers, and bringing the iTero Design Suite to market reflects our commitment to offering our customers the digital transformation solutions they need to enhance practice efficiency and patient experiences through powerful technology,” said Karim Boussebaa, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for the iTero scanner and services business at Align Technology.

“With the iTero Design Suite, doctors will benefit from a flexible solution that enables seamless workflows for in-practice production using exocad’s innovative software,” said Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO of exocad.

iTero Design Suite is now available through an early access program. Doctors using an iTero scanner can submit their interest via their scanner or the MyiTero portal. The software is expected to be available later this year in selected markets.