iTero™ intraoral scanners

The iTero scanner is a cutting-edge digital imaging system that transforms the way dental professionals capture and visualize oral anatomy. Designed for speed, accuracy, and patient comfort, iTero scanners produce high-resolution 3D scans in seconds—eliminating the need for traditional impressions. Seamlessly integrated with Invisalign treatment planning, iTero technology enables clinicians to simulate outcomes, track progress, and deliver personalized care with confidence. Whether you're enhancing orthodontic workflows or elevating patient consultations, iTero is the foundation of modern, data-driven dentistry.

iTero™ Systems & Services

The iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner delivers faster scanning speed², higher accuracy³, superior visualization⁸, and a more comfortable scanning experience.⁹

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 optimized workflows that simplify patient record taking and minimize chair time and footprint.
Capture simple to complex cases and extraoral appliances and material in one uninterrupted movement and without the need to scan each individual preparation from multiple preparation cases.
Experience versatility and efficiency with up to 5 capabilities in one device for less footprint in the practice, designed to reduce maintenance time and cost and enable the full automation of daily tasks from scanning to patient communication and lab collaboration:

photorealistic 3D models,
HD intraoral camera,
aid in interproximal caries detection with NIRI technology⁷,
photorealistic scans that eliminate the need for intraoral photos for Invisalign® case submission⁸ and
that are within comparable thresholds of photogrammetry¹¹, all in one single scan.

Simplify multiple treatment planning by using previous patient scans for all procedures within the treatment plan. No need to re-scan the patient and add chair time to the workflow.

Exceptional clinical outcomes:

Superior clinical accuracy³.
Achieve predictable and repeatable first-time restoration fit⁵ from single unit crowns to removable prosthetics, thanks to superior full-jaw accuracy compared to tested intraoral scanners³ and scans that are within accuracy threshold of photogrammetry for full-arch implant restorations⁴ - the highest standard for prosthetic planning captured in one single scan.
Provide comprehensive patient data to your lab at once, including multi-bite and articulation information, to enable the design of optimal restorations and appliances.

Elevated staff and patient experience:

Offer a quick and comfortable experience⁹ for patients.
Increase patient engagement and understanding with a modern and customized experience based on patient-centric views of their oral health condition.¹⁰

Invisalign® System optimization

The Invisalign System is optimized by integrating the iTero digital scanner, which enhances treatment accuracy, efficiency, and patient engagement. The iTero scanner captures high-resolution 3D images of the teeth and bite, replacing traditional impressions with a faster, more comfortable digital process. These scans feed directly into Invisalign’s treatment planning software, enabling precise aligner customization and real-time outcome simulations that help patients visualize their future smiles. Additionally, tools like Progress Assessment allow clinicians to monitor treatment and make timely adjustments, improving predictability and reducing refinements. This synergy streamlines workflows and elevates both clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

The Invisalign System is significantly enhanced by the integration of the iTero scanner and the Invisalign® Outcome Simulator Pro, creating a seamless digital workflow that improves clinical precision and patient engagement. The iTero scanner captures high-resolution 3D images of the patient’s dentition, enabling accurate treatment planning and eliminating the need for traditional impressions. The Outcome Simulator Pro, available on iTero Element Plus and iTero Lumina scanners, uses these scans to generate realistic, in-face visualizations of potential post-treatment smiles. This not only boosts patient confidence and treatment acceptance but also streamlines the consultation process with multi-treatment comparisons and customizable simulation preferences. Together, these tools empower providers to deliver more predictable, personalized, and efficient Invisalign treatments.

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Ortho-restorative workflows

Next-generation iTero Lumina™ solutions with comprehensive capabilities on the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner and new iTero™ Lumina Pro Dental Imaging System 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.

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 3x larger field of view¹, and maximum capture distance of 25mm2, designed to scan 2x faster² 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 scanners³ - iTero Lumina™ solutions enable predictable and repeatable first-time restoration fit⁴ from single unit crowns to removable prosthetics.
iTero Lumina™ scans are within accuracy threshold of photogrammetry¹¹ (the highest standard for prosthetic planning) for full-arch implant restorations⁵ - 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 5 capabilities in one device and one scan.

Third-party scanner interoperability

Align accepts case submissions for its clear aligner products in two ways: (1) physical impressions of the patient’s teeth or (2) intraoral scan of the patient’s teeth. With respect to intraoral scans, Align accepts scans from iTero scanners and certain third-party scanners that have interoperability relationship with Align’s systems and processes. To see a list of third-party scanners for which Align currently accepts Invisalign aligner case submissions, please see the below document.

Third-party scanner interoperability (PDF)

Experience the iTero Lumina scanner in action.

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 (3x30) 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.

6. Based on clinical data collected in January 2024 of n=15 subjects who participated in a clinical study with iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner. Data reviewed by Invisalign trained practitioners (Orthodontists and GPs) in conjunction with Align clinical team. Data on File at Align Technology, as of January 31, 2024. Can not be used to imply that intraoral photographs may not be needed for practice patient records.

7. iTero NIRI technology is available on iTero Lumina Pro™ imaging system.

8. 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.

9. Compared to iTero Element™ 5D imaging system wand. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023.

10. Based on assessing intraoral topographical images of hard and soft tissues and NIRI images.

11. 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.