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May 2025 — Align Technology, the global leader in clear aligner orthodontics and digital dental solutions, has recently introduced a series of groundbreaking advancements designed to elevate both clinical precision and patient experience in modern dentistry. These updates reflect Align’s ongoing commitment to innovation and enhancing digital workflows for dental professionals.
1. New Invisalign® System with Mandibular Advancement Feature
Align has launched a new version of the Invisalign® system that integrates a mandibular advancement feature, specifically targeting Class II malocclusions in growing patients. This design incorporates built-in precision wings (or occlusal blocks) to gradually guide the lower jaw forward while simultaneously aligning the teeth—offering a more comfortable, aesthetic, and efficient alternative to traditional functional appliances.
Benefits include:
Simultaneous tooth alignment and bite correction
Improved aesthetics with no bulky external devices
Increased patient comfort and compliance
Reduced treatment time
This all-in-one solution is particularly beneficial for teenagers with a retruded mandible, streamlining orthodontic treatment with fewer steps and better predictability.
Source: Align Technology Press Release
️ 2. AI-Powered X-ray Interpretation with Align X-ray Insights™
Align has also introduced Align X-ray Insights™, an advanced AI-based diagnostic tool that enhances radiographic analysis. Using machine learning, this software automatically highlights potential areas of concern—such as interproximal caries, bone loss, and abnormal anatomical structures—in dental X-rays, enabling faster and more accurate clinical decisions.
Key features:
Cloud-based platform integrated with iTero™ systems
Real-time identification of dental pathologies
Seamless integration with Align’s digital treatment planning tools
This innovation empowers clinicians to deliver data-driven care with improved diagnostic accuracy and patient confidence.
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3. Restorative Features Added to iTero™ Lumina Scanner
Further strengthening its ecosystem, Align has upgraded the iTero™ Lumina intraoral scanner with restorative diagnostic capabilities, including Near-Infrared Imaging (NIRI) for caries detection. The new iTero Lumina Pro model provides enhanced scanning speed, precision, and clinical versatility for both orthodontic and restorative workflows.
Highlights:
Detection of interproximal decay without radiation
Enhanced planning for crowns, bridges, and restorations
Faster and more detailed scans with broader field of view
These improvements support a more comprehensive digital dentistry solution—from initial diagnosis to final restoration.
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Conclusion
With these three major innovations—smart mandibular advancement in Invisalign®, AI-based radiograph interpretation, and enhanced intraoral scanning—Align Technology continues to lead the digital transformation of dentistry. These tools aim to streamline clinical workflows, improve treatment outcomes, and empower dental professionals to deliver high-quality care more efficiently than ever before.
Whether you are an orthodontist, general dentist, or dental technician, these updates are set to revolutionize the way you diagnose, plan, and treat your patients.