Align Technology’s CTO on Invisalign Innovation, iTero Lumina, and the Future of AI in Dentistry

At IDS 2025, Zelko Relic, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Align Technology, sits down with Dr. Paul Feuerstein, Editor-in-Chief of Dentistry Today, to discuss Align’s expanding digital ecosystem. From the evolution of Invisalign—now featuring fewer attachments and a 3D-printed palatal expander—to the launch of the iTero Lumina Pro scanner and AI-powered treatment visualization tools, Relic shares how Align is redefining patient outcomes through cutting-edge innovation.

Highlights include:

How SmartTrack and SmartForce technology enable predictable aligner outcomes

The introduction of Invisalign’s 3D-printed palatal expander

New capabilities of the iTero Lumina and Lumina Pro scanners

AI’s role in manufacturing, treatment planning, and patient engagement

The company’s patient-first philosophy and vision for minimally invasive, comprehensive care

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