Align Technology Debuts In-Practice 3D Printing Design Suite

Align Technology, Inc., a 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, introduces the iTero Design Suite, offering doctors a way to facilitate designs for 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations in-practice.

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

“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,” says Karim Boussebaa, Align Technology executive vice president and managing director, iTero scanner and services business.

“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,” says Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO of exocad.

iTero Design Suite is 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.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.