ORLANDO, Fla. & TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 30, 2026--
Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today shared a preview of what orthodontists and their teams can expect from the Company (booth #1643) during the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) 2026 Annual Session, taking place May 1–3, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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“During AAO, we’re showcasing the full breadth of Invisalign treatment innovations orthodontists rely on today, from advanced digital treatment planning and next‑generation scanning to evidence-backed innovations for kids and teens, while previewing what’s next for customers in 2026 including the Invisalign Specifix™ 3D Printed Attachment System, Invisalign® integrated buttons, and the Invisalign Palatal Expander with integrated hooks as solutions to further enhance predictability and efficiency in digital workflows,” said Frank Quinn, EVP and managing director, Americas.
“When scanning, planning, appliances, and monitoring are connected through a single digital platform, orthodontists can plan more predictably, engage patients more effectively, and treat a wider range of cases with confidence,” Quinn added. “Supporting the orthodontic specialty with tools that work better together is what drives us and we’re excited to connect with the orthodontic community at AAO as we continue partnering to shape the future of orthodontic care.”
In addition to a full range of recent innovations, the Align booth at AAO will preview three innovations expected for mid-2026 designed to bring digital precision to procedures that have traditionally been planned and executed manually at chairside. *
Experience Align’s Innovations at AAO
In the Align booth, AAO 2026 attendees can experience the full breadth of the Align Digital Platform:
Align's presence at AAO 2026 builds on meaningful innovation and disciplined execution across the Align™ Digital Platform, including advances in digitally enabled end-to-end workflows that elevate clinical quality, improve predictability, and enhance the everyday treatment experience for orthodontists and their patients. Core areas of progress include:
Together, these and planned innovations reinforce Align’s long‑term strategy to move beyond individual products toward connected experiences and outcomes, supporting prevention, early intervention, and digitally driven care delivery across orthodontic practices worldwide.
While not featured at AAO, Align has also embarked on limited‑market‑release (LMR) of a custom trimline option that gives doctors greater control over aligner gingival margins to support improved aesthetics, comfort, and clinical flexibility. In cases where doctors feel there is insufficient retention they can consider an extended scalloped trimline for short clinical crowns, erupting dentition cases, preferences for fewer attachments, extended tooth coverage in gingival recession and in extending to include the undercut of the clinical crowns.
Integrated directly into the ClinCheck® digital treatment planning workflow, custom trim lines allow doctors to personalize aligner design based on individual patient anatomy and treatment needs.
Visit Align at AAO 2026 AAO 2026 Annual Session | May 1–3, 2026 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida | Booth #1643 Booth Hours: Friday, May 1: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday, May 2: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday, May 3: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
For more information about Align Technology and the Invisalign System, visit www.invisalign.com or contact your local Align Technology representative.
About Align Technology, Inc. Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for approximately 299.5 thousand doctor customers and are key to accessing Align's 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 29 years, Align has helped doctors treat approximately 22.8 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align™ Digital Platform, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign System or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit www.exocad.com.
Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform, and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.
* The availability of products may vary by market and is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and clearances. Please check with your local Align team for further information.
Align's presence at AAO 2026 builds on meaningful innovation and disciplined execution across the Align™ Digital Platform, including advances in digitally enabled end-to-end workflows that elevate clinical quality, improve predictability, and enhance the everyday treatment experience for orthodontists and their patients
