ALGN Stock Gains on Addition of Upgrades to the iTero Lumina Solutions

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Align Technology, Inc. ALGN recently announced the addition of restorative capabilities to the next generation iTero Lumina intraoral scanner (without iTero Near Infra-Red Imaging [“NIRI”] technology) and the new iTero Lumina Pro dental imaging system (with iTero NIRI technology).

The latest development aims to enhance efficient restorative and multidisciplinary ortho-restorative workflows and support diagnostics of interproximal caries above the gingiva. This will help general practitioner (GP) dentists reach new levels of practice efficiency and growth while delivering exceptional clinical outcomes.

ALGN Stock's Potential Movement Following the News

Following the announcement, ALGN shares edged up 0.6% to $173 yesterday.

The company’s iTero intraoral scanners are successfully expanding their foothold in the global niche market. Per management, intraoral scanning is a rapidly evolving technology that is substantially impacting dentistry. Henceforth, we expect the latest development to boost market sentiment toward ALGN stock.

Align Technology has a market capitalization of $12.66 billion at present. Its earnings are likely to increase 6.6% in 2025 on a 2.3% improvement in revenues. ALGN delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.53%.

Features of ALGN’s iTero Lumina Solutions

The enhanced capabilities of the iTero Lumina solutions provide outstanding scanning experience and performance, optimal for the simplest to the most challenging restorative cases. iTero Lumina solutions offer up to 5 capabilities in one device and in one scan. They are designed to reduce maintenance time and costs and enable the full automation of daily tasks, from scanning to patient communication and lab collaboration. iTero Lumina scans are within the accuracy threshold of photogrammetry (the highest standard for prosthetic planning) for full-arch implant restorations captured in one single scan.

iTero Lumina solutions enable predictable and repeatable first-time restoration fit, funit crowns to removable prosthetics. They provide quick and comfortable scanning, elevating patient experience for exceptional care. The iTero Lumina solutions include superior 3D and 2D visualizations to augment and amplify oral health assessment and communication using the Align Oral Health Suite.

More on the News

Current iTero Lumina scanner owners will receive the new software, which includes restorative and diagnostic support capabilities (without iTero NIRI technology) starting in April, through direct software updates following regulatory clearance in their countries.


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