Continued Investments Expand iTero Workflows to Include Chairside Software
SAN JOSE, CA and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - November 26, 2017) - Align Technology, Inc. (
"With more than 2.2 million restorative crown, bridge, and custom implant cases enabled by the iTero scanner to date, Align Technology continues to increase its investment in digital restorative workflows," said Raphael Pascaud, Align Technology chief marketing, portfolio & business development officer and vice president iTero scanner and services. "Today's practices require a range of digitally enabled solutions -- from chairside visualization, prosthetic CAD capabilities, in-office milling options, and laboratory workflows for restorative dentistry, to tools and applications exclusively designed for Invisalign® treatment, which only iTero Element can provide."
The new iTero Chairside CAD software is designed to deliver:
Dr. Bruce LeBlanc, a private practice dentist based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana said, "Accurate digital scanning is the gateway to the digital universe in dentistry and satisfied patients. iTero Element provides accurate and quick scanning while managing the digital workflow seamlessly from beginning to end for all of my restorative needs. My staff and I confidentially expect our restorations to arrive after an easy scan process and workflow selection with the lab of my choice. This ease of use enables us to be efficient and offer the highest quality of services and products to our patients."
This workflow is the latest in a series of investments by Align in software and technologies in response to the increasing demands of general dentists for digital workflows that support their restorative practice. In North America, 2,800 iTero certified dental laboratories provide restorative laboratory services for more than 35,000 iTero restorative cases per month. At the Greater New York Dental Show, customers can view demos showcasing the comprehensive restorative capabilities of iTero Element scanners including:
Dentists can view a complete demo at booth #5204 during the Greater New York Dental Show in New York or can contact an iTero sales representative for more information. Visit www.itero.com or www.facebook.com/iterodigitalimpressionsystem/ for the latest news on the iTero Element scanner.
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, and iTero® intraoral scanners and services. Align's products help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign provider in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com.
Contact Information:
Align Technology
Yin Cantor
(408) 470-1044
ycantor@aligntech.com
Ethos Communication:
Shannon Mangum Henderson
(678) 261-7803
align@ethoscommunication.com