IDI Evolution on Stage at exocad Insights 2026: Invisalign ART (Advanced Restorative Treatment), Results from the Italian Pilot Project, and the Configuration of the Laboratory of the Future Presented.
Milan, May 11, 2026 – IDI Evolution took part in exocad Insights 2026, the global event dedicated to innovation in digital dentistry organized by exocad (an Align Technology company), held from April 30 to May 1 in Palma de Mallorca.
The 2026 edition, titled “Calling All Heroes,” brought together nearly 900 professionals—including dental laboratories, clinicians, and industry experts—from 53 countries, once again confirming its status as a key international reference point for exploring the future of digital dentistry across clinical education, technology, and new collaboration models.
Within this context, IDI Evolution was invited by Align Technology to present on the international stage, delivering a concrete and already operational vision of industry transformation. At the core of the presentation, titled ART – Accelerating Remarkable Transformation Together, was the introduction of Invisalign ART (Advanced Restorative Treatment), a model that redefines the integration between orthodontic alignment and prosthetic workflows within a fully digital ecosystem.
Representing the company were Andrea Piantoni, Chief Executive Officer, and Massimiliano Rossi, Strategic Lead, alongside the clinical contribution of Dr. Federico Arosio.
IDI Evolution’s presentation provided an opportunity to demonstrate to an international audience how the laboratory of the future is already a reality, exemplified by IDI Makers: an integrated ecosystem that connects technologies and expertise, enabling an advanced digital workflow. In particular, the integration between Invisalign ART, exocad ART, and iTero Lumina was illustrated, demonstrating how these solutions operate synergistically to make pre-prosthetic alignment both scalable and predictable.
Within this framework, a clear paradigm shift emerged: the dental laboratory, which in recent years had progressively lost centrality, is now regaining its role as a strategic partner within the value chain. No longer a mere execution entity, the lab becomes an integrated hub contributing to treatment planning, communication, and overall clinical success.
This transformation is reflected in evolving clinical practices, where general practitioners are already generating prosthetic cases involving tooth movement. It is estimated that 75% of adult patients require alignment, that 45% of restorative treatments should begin with an alignment phase, and that 60% of patients would accept such treatment if properly proposed¹. In this context, Invisalign ART enables general practitioners to deliver structured and scalable pre-prosthetic alignment treatments.
Finally, the presentation highlighted how the integration between clinical and laboratory environments, embodied in the IDI Makers model, significantly improves operational efficiency, enhances team engagement, and increases patient awareness and active participation throughout the treatment journey.
“Being invited by Align Technology to present our experience on an international stage of this level is an important recognition for us,” stated Andrea Piantoni, Chief Executive Officer of IDI Evolution, “with Invisalign ART and the IDI Makers model, we are demonstrating that the lab of the future is not a vision, but a reality: an integrated ecosystem capable of generating value for clinicians, teams, and patients.”
Through its participation in exocad Insights 2026, IDI Evolution further strengthens its position within the international digital dentistry landscape, actively contributing to redefining the role of the laboratory within the workflow and advancing new clinical-digital standards focused on growth, integration, and improved patient experience.
IDI Evolution
IDI Evolution S.r.l. is an Italian company operating in the field of dental implant prosthetics and related technologies. Founded in 1989 as IDI (Innovative Dental Implantology), it evolved into IDI Evolution S.r.l. in 2002. Innovation, family, empowerment, and agility are the company’s core values. Today, IDI operates in over 1,700 dental practices, positioning itself as an integrated ecosystem of technologies, products, and services for dentistry, enabling professionals to deliver increasingly effective patient care. In addition to proprietary tools and software, IDI Evolution provides professionals with support and expertise through workshops and training programs.
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