Intuitive design for in-practice 3D printing

Intuitive design for in-practice 3D printing

Align Technology introduces iTero Design Suite, enabling intuitive design capabilities for in-practice 3D printing to boost practice efficiency.

The iTero Design Suite offers dentists an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing of models, bite splints and restorations. The suite leverages the power of exocad CAD/CAM software with simplified doctor and staff-friendly design applications. It is also seamlessly integrated with leading 3D printers.

Registration for the early access program is open from 25 July 2024. Dentists scanning with the iTero scanner can submit their interest via their scanner or the MyiTero portal. The iTero Design Suite is expected to be made available to customers later this year (available in selected markets including the UK and Ireland).

‘Innovative portfolio of customer-focused technologies’

Align Technology is 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. The company has now introduced the iTero Design Suite, offering dentists 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 dentists 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 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.

‘Growing interest in 3D printing technology’

‘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 and 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, Align Technology executive vice president and managing director, iTero scanner and services business.

Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO of exocad added: ‘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.’


For additional information about the Invisalign system, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com.

This article is sponsored by Align Technologies.

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