"Building on more than 20 years of expertise in revolutionising imaging technologies, the iTero team has elevated the standard in digital scanning to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and increase practice efficiency. The iTero technology is at the front end of digital dentistry and the gateway to the Align Digital Platform."

In this special edition of the APAC Faculty meeting, Rajat Nag, Vice President, and Managing Director of iTero™ Asia Pacific at Align Technologies, introduced the iTero Lumina™ scanner. This revolutionary product is designed to transform dental practices with its advanced imaging technologies. The iTero Lumina scanner is lighter, smaller, and faster than previous models, offering superior visualization and a more comfortable scanning experience. The scanner is equipped with iTero Multi-Direct Capture™ technology, replacing the current confocal imaging technology in the earlier models. It also offers a three times wider field of view. The iTero Lumina scanner is set to be launched in two phases, with the first phase available now for the orthodontic workflow. The second phase, the comprehensive workflow, will be launched in the second half of the year. The webinar also featured a panel discussion with four esteemed panellists who shared their experiences with the iTero Lumina platform.

Key takeaways

1. Revolutionary digital dentistry: The iTero Lumina scanner is a revolutionary product in digital dentistry, designed with iTero Multi-Direct Capture technology that replaces the current confocal imaging technology in earlier models. It offers faster scanning speed, higher accuracy, superior visualisation, and a more comfortable scanning experience.

2. Enhanced scanner usability: The iTero Lumina scanner is significantly smaller and lighter than previous models, making it easier to handle and use. It also has a three times wider field of view, allowing for more comprehensive scanning.

3. Patient comfort improvement: The iTero Lumina scanner is particularly beneficial for patients with a gag reflex, as its small size and quick scanning process reduces discomfort. It also allows for a 360° view of the patient's teeth within minutes, increasing patient awareness of their own dental issues.

4. Advanced communication tools: The iTero Lumina scanner is equipped with the latest version of the Align Oral Health Suite, including Invisalign^® Outcome Simulator / Invisalign^® Outcome Simulator Pro, which are powerful tools for patient communication and consultation.

5. Easy learning curve: The iTero Lumina scanner is easy to use, with a short learning curve. This means that everyone in a dental clinic, from dental hygienists to staff members*, can achieve a full arch scan within minutes with a few hours of training.

*Subject to local laws and regulations.