Commission opens antitrust investigation into Align Technology's conduct regarding Invisalign clear aligners and intra-oral scanners

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Align Technology has breached EU competition rules by tying its intra-oral scanners to its dental clear aligners branded as Invisalign in the European Economic Area ('EEA'). This investigation, which follows a complaint by a competitor, is the first formal antitrust investigation in the medical devices sector.