Align Technology announces restorative capabilities on next generation iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner

Align Technology discusses the availability of restorative capabilities on the new iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner and new iTero Lumina Pro Dental Imaging System.

The addition of restorative capabilities is to enable efficient restorative and multidisciplinary ortho-restorative workflows and support diagnostic of interproximal caries above the gingiva, helping GP dentists reach new levels of practice efficiency and growth while delivering exceptional clinical outcomes.

Next-generation iTero Lumina with comprehensive capabilities provides transformative solutions for general practitioner (GP) dental practices to enable diagnostic, restorative, and multidisciplinary ortho-restorative workflows — including near infra-red imaging (NIRI) technology in the iTero Lumina Pro dental imaging system.

Benefits of the new scanner

• Builds on 20+ years of expertise in restorative dentistry and the success of the proprietary iTero Multi-Direct Capture technology initially launched in February 2024 for clinical orthodontic needs
• Powered by iTero Multi-Direct Capture technology with three times larger field of view (1), and maximum capture distance of 25mm, designed to scan two times faster (2) and simplify the capture of challenging areas for dentures, palates, edentulous spaces, and other complex cases
• Facilitates the capture of all case types and supports highly efficient workflows
• Superior full jaw clinical accuracy compared to tested intraoral scanners (3) – iTero Lumina solutions enable predictable and repeatable first-time restoration fit (4) from single unit crowns to removable prosthetics
• iTero Lumina scans are within accuracy threshold of photogrammetry (5) (the highest standard for prosthetic planning) for full-arch implant restorations (6) – captured in one single scan
• Outstanding simplicity and highly efficient workflow with capture of single unit crowns to full arch preparations in a single pass
• iTero Lumina solutions offer up to five capabilities in one device and one scan
• Elevated patient experiences thanks to quick and comfortable scanning (9) for exceptional care.

The enhanced capabilities of the iTero Lumina solutions provide outstanding scanning experience and performance, optimal for the simplest to the most challenging restorative cases. These capabilities are complemented by simplified restorative workflows that include the capture of single unit dental crowns to full dental arch with multiple preparations in a single pass, with a wave of an iTero Lumina wand.

• Practice efficiency and growth: effortless scanning experience and optimised workflows that simplify patient record taking and minimise chair time and footprint
• Exceptional clinical outcomes: superior clinical accuracy
• Elevated staff and patient experience.

‘Exceptional restorative outcomes with the wave of a wand’

‘We are excited to announce that the upgraded iTero Lumina scanner and new iTero Lumina Pro dental imaging system can now help doctors deliver exceptional restorative outcomes with the wave of a wand,’ said Karim Boussebaa, Align Technology executive vice president and managing director for the iTero scanner and services business.

‘The iTero Lumina solutions include superior 3D and 2D visualisations, to augment and amplify oral health assessment and communication using the Align Oral Health Suite, designed to increase patient engagement and understanding of their oral health condition.’

Dr Karla Soto, GP dentist and Align Faculty member with a practice in Boca Raton, Florida, added: ‘The iTero Lumina scanner excels in the traditionally challenging scans with long spans, like full arch implant restorations or even edentulous areas. The amount of data and tissue it can capture is outstanding, making what was once a challenge, an easy, fast, and comfortable procedure for me, my team, and my patients.’

Current iTero Lumina scanner owners will receive the new software which includes restorative and diagnostic support capabilities (without iTero NIRI technology) starting April via direct software update, following regulatory clearance in their countries.

The iTero Lumina Pro dental imaging system is commercially available in the European Union and expected to be available pending regulatory approvals in the United Kingdom in 2025.

Find out more about the new iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner.

This article is sponsored by Align Technology.

1. Compared to the field of view of the iTero Element 5D dental imaging system, when the iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner’s scanning distance is 12 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023
2. Compared to the iTero Element 5D dental imaging system with tolerance AVE=±0.1 operating at a working distance from 0-20 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023
3. Based on bench testing conducted using ADA/ANSI 132 standard Model simulating “long distance accuracy (full jaw measurement)” in July 2024. Method: Comparative test to evaluate full arch accuracy (global accuracy), repeatability and reproducibility of intraoral scanners as described in ADA standard 132 [2015]; Sample definition: 3 operators performed 30 repetitive scans with each tested scanner.; Sample size: n=90 (3×30) scans for each scanner tested; Tested scanners: iTero Lumina; Trios 5; CS3800; Medit i700; Allied Star; Results: The accuracy of iTero Lumina is significantly higher than that of all 4 other scanners; with a reduction of total error ranging from 0.11% to 0.46%. Accuracy was defined as the accumulated average error + STD of all measurements specified in the standard. Data on file at Align Technology, as of August 26, 2024
4. Based on bench testing conducted in June 2024 according to ADA/ ANSI 132 standard requirements for long distance full jaw accuracy (average error =0.03% – 0.24% < 0.25%), crown accuracy (average error =0% – 0.9% < 1%) and inlay accuracy specimens (average error =0% – 0.4% < 1%). Data on file at Align Technology, as of August 26, 2024
5. Based on bench testing conducted in January 2025 according to ISO 20896-2:2023 vs. Ground truth: Imetric icam 4D Photogrammetry system; Sample size: n=10; 5 upper arch model (All-on-6) and 5 lower arch model (All-on-4). Thresholds were defined as Horizontal error <50µm; Vertical error <30µm & Angular deviation < 0.4o. This claim is only relevant to specific markets, not including EU at this stage.
6. Based on bench testing conducted in January 2025 according to ISO 20896-2:2023 vs. Ground truth: Imetric icam 4D Photogrammetry system; Sample size: n=10; 5 upper arch model (All-on-6) and 5 lower arch model (All-on-4). Thresholds were defined as Horizontal error <50µm; Vertical error <30µm & Angular deviation < 0.4o
7. For Invisalign record-taking cases only. Based on a survey in September 2023 of n=22 users who participated in a global limited market release, working with iTero Lumina intraoral scanner for an average period of 6 months, representing both Invisalign trained general practitioners, orthodontists and their staff in NA, EU and APAC, who were presented with a 4 point level of agreement scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree with the following statement: “iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner 3D model’s superior 3D model eliminates the need to take intraoral photos.” and “iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner 3D model’s superior 3D model boosts patient engagement.” *Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023.