Align Technology has announced the launch of the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner with a field of capture three times wider in a 50% smaller and 45% lighter wand. This aims to deliver faster scanning speed, higher accuracy, superior visualisation, and a more comfortable scanning experience for users.
“Today we arere excited to introduce the next generation of iTero scanning technology that pushes the boundaries of what the industry has come to expect from a scanner,” said Karim Boussebaa, Align Technology executive-vice president and managing director for the iTero scanner and services business.
“iTero Lumina creates a new standard in digital scanning that achieves exceptional clinical outcomes through more detailed data capture and highly accurate, photorealistic images; increases practice efficiency with an effortless, faster scanning experience; and delivers an elevated, more comfortable experience for clinicians and patients.”
According to the company, the iTero Lumina scanner is designed with iTero Multi-Direct Capture technology that replaces the confocal imaging technology in earlier models. This provides the scanner with a wider field of capture and multi-angled scanning that enables simultaneous capture from multiple angles, making it possible to capture more dentition in a single uninterrupted movement, and deliver smoother, faster, and more accurate scans3.
Furthermore, the larger capture distance of up to 25mm**, is said to make it easier1 to scan complex oral regions such as narrow or deep palates, edentulous spaces, and partially erupted teeth with minimal maneuvering. Quick5, easy1, and accurate3 capturing of data and greater detail while delivering exceptional scan quality and photorealistic 3D models that remove the need for the bulky digital cameras and cheek retractors required for traditional intraoral photos. The iTero Lumina scanner is designed to provide a scanning experience that sets a new level of ergonomics and comfort, and helps remove adoption and utilisation barriers7.
“It is exciting to reveal the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner, designed to meet the needs of doctors and their patients, including a smaller wand with data capture capabilities and the potential to redefine what scanners can do,” said Arie Eshco, Align Technology vice-president, global product, marketing, and services, for the iTero scanner and services business. “With iTero Lumina, the iTero tools and features that practices use every day with their orthodontic and comprehensive patients – tools like Invisalign Outcome Simulator, iTero Occlusogram, iTero TimeLapse, and the recently released Align Oral Health Suite – are enhanced with faster, more efficient, and photorealistic image capture, making iTero technology an invaluable part of digital treatment.”
A global broadcast to provide more detailed information about the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner is scheduled for 15 Feb. Registration will open on 1 Feb.
Commenting on her impression of the iTero Lumina, Dr Simonetta Meuli, an orthodontitst from Italy highlighted the camera as a salient feature. “iTero Lumina has amazing cameras. You capture multiple surfaces at the same time and when I work with my younger patients, I can take a scan really in a few seconds, especially in mouths where we only have 20/24 teeth, such as early deciduous or mixed dentition patients,” said Dr Meuli.
Dr Karla Soto, a general practitioner from the US was equally impressed with the design of the new scanner during her clinical trials of the product. “The accuracy, speed and ergonomics of iTero Lumina is ideal for complex scans that require more attention to details and maneuvering. For example, for full arch scans, full mouth reconstructions, multiple restorative units, and conservative preparations like veneers which were some of the most impressive features I have noticed so far during my clinical trials,” said Dr Soto.
1. Compared to the field of view of the iTero Element 5D imaging system, when the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner’s scanning distance is 12 mm.*
2. Compared to iTero Element 5D imaging system wand, excluding the wand cable.*
3. The iTero Lumina intraoral scanner has scientifically proven greater accuracy* for your clinical orthodontic needs.
4. 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 and orthodontists 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 is comparable to that of an intraoral photo.” and “iTero Lumina intraoral scanner photorealistic scans enable orthodontic clinical assessment the same way intraoral photos do.” and “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.”*
5. Compared to iTero Element 5D wand with tolerance AVE=±0.1 operating at a working distance from 0-20 mm.*
6. For doctors and their staff: Over other iTero scanners in their respective clinics. 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, EMEA and APAC, who were presented with a 4 point level of agreement scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree with the following statement: “I prefer the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner over other iTero scanners in my clinic due to the comfortable scanning experience it provides. For patients: Compared to iTero Element 5D imaging system wand.
7. 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 and 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: “The iTero Lumina intraoral scanner scanning experience helps remove adoption and utilization barriers.”
*Compared to the accuracy of the iTero Element 5D imaging system.
**Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023.
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