Align Technology (ALGN) 10-Q 8 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Trading Symbol	ALGN
Entity Registrant Name	ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,097,149
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		79,689,402

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	[1]	$ 278,589	$ 207,636	$ 786,671	$ 615,210
Cost of net revenues		69,387	50,060	191,626	147,910
Gross profit		209,202	157,576	595,045	467,300
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		126,708	101,751	360,385	290,657
Research and development		20,415	17,779	54,111	47,348
Total operating expenses		147,123	119,530	414,496	338,005
Income from operations		62,079	38,046	180,549	129,295
Interest and other income (expenses), net		1,463	(1,568)	1,161	(2,846)
Net income before provision for income taxes and equity in losses of investee		63,542	36,478	181,710	126,449
Provision for income taxes		11,698	8,862	39,172	31,306
Equity in losses of investee, net of tax		477	0	477	0
Net income		$ 51,367	$ 27,616	$ 142,061	$ 95,143
Net income per share:
Basic (in usd per share)		$ 0.64	$ 0.35	$ 1.78	$ 1.19
Diluted (in usd per share)		$ 0.63	$ 0.34	$ 1.74	$ 1.17
Shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic (in shares)		79,977	79,808	79,920	80,173
Diluted (in shares)		81,466	81,092	81,523	81,576
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 51,367	$ 27,616	$ 142,061	$ 95,143
Net change in currency translation adjustment	(76)	114	(143)	(95)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(437)	98	1,038	260
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(513)	212	895	165
Comprehensive income	$ 50,854	$ 27,828	$ 142,956	$ 95,308

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 419,948	$ 167,714
Marketable securities, short-term	193,018	359,581
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and returns of $3,925 and $2,472, respectively	244,992	158,550
Inventories	26,341	19,465
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	27,469	26,700
Total current assets	911,768	732,010
Marketable securities, long-term	62,820	151,370
Property, plant and equipment, net	172,658	136,473
Equity method investments	46,268	0
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	82,987	79,162
Deferred tax assets	68,918	51,416
Other assets	13,474	8,202
Total assets	1,358,893	1,158,633
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,104	34,354
Accrued liabilities	132,538	107,765
Deferred revenues	177,409	129,553
Total current liabilities	343,051	271,672
Taxes Payable	42,539	37,512
Other long-term liabilities	993	1,523
Total liabilities	386,583	310,707
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7 and 8)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value (5,000 shares authorized; none issued)	0	0
Common stock, $0.0001 par value (200,000 shares authorized; 79,867 and 79,500 issued and outstanding, respectively)	8	8
Additional paid-in capital	854,422	821,507
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	(85)	(980)
Retained earnings	117,965	27,391
Total stockholders’ equity	972,310	847,926
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 1,358,893	$ 1,158,633

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE5

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts and returns	$ 3,925	$ 2,472
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000	200,000
Common stock, shares issued	79,867	79,500
Common stock, shares outstanding	79,867	79,500

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 142,061	$ 95,143
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred taxes	(17,476)	(4,646)
Depreciation and amortization	16,786	13,141
Stock-based compensation	39,934	39,135
Tax (shortfalls) benefits from stock-based awards	13,057	8,663
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	(13,943)	(8,663)
Equity in losses of investee, net of tax	477	0
Other non-cash operating activities	9,525	9,252
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(93,122)	(27,123)
Inventories	(6,873)	(3,033)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(5,069)	(2,529)
Accounts payable	(4,134)	4,408
Accrued and other long-term liabilities	38,969	6,712
Deferred revenues	46,482	28,182
Net cash provided by operating activities	166,674	158,642
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(56,368)	(36,663)
Purchase of marketable securities	(283,797)	(306,938)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	328,498	238,412
Purchase of equity method investments	(46,745)	0
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	209,302	12,518
Other investing activities	(8,031)	46
Net cash used in investing activities	142,859	(92,625)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	12,877	10,559
Common stock repurchases	(58,174)	(90,603)
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements	13,943	8,663
Employees’ taxes paid upon the vesting of restricted stock units	(26,265)	(17,574)
Net cash used in financing activities	(57,619)	(88,955)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	320	(2,893)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	252,234	(25,831)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period	167,714	$ 199,871
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$ 419,948

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Align Technology, Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “Align”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , our comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , our financial position as of September 30, 2016 and our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 was derived from the December 31, 2015 audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016 or any other future period, and we make no representations related thereto. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Items 7, 7A and 8, respectively, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the fair values of financial instruments, long-lived assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Variable Interest Entities We have interests in entities determined to be Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”). If we determine we are the primary beneficiary of these VIEs, we would consolidate the VIE into our financial statements. In determining if we are the primary beneficiary, we evaluate whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our evaluation includes identification of significant activities and an assessment of our ability to direct those activities based on governance provisions and arrangements to provide or receive product and process technology, product supply, operations services, equity funding, financing, and other applicable agreements and circumstances. Our assessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs require significant assumptions and judgments. We have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary of our VIE investments; therefore, we do not consolidate their results into our consolidated financials. Investments in Privately-Held Companies Investments in privately held companies in which we can exercise significant influence but do not own a majority equity interest or otherwise control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Equity method investments are reported on our balance sheet as a single amount, and we record our share of their operating results within equity in losses of investee in our results of operation. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") released Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-9 " Revenue from Contracts with Customers " (Topic 606) to supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of the standard is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for the goods or services. The new standard defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In addition, the new standard requires that reporting companies disclose the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. We are required to adopt this standard starting in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 using either of two methods: (i) retrospective to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within the standard; or (ii) retrospective with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined per the standard. We have not yet selected a transition method, and are in the process of determining the impact that the new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") released ASU No. 2016-10 " Revenue from Contracts with Customers " to clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the principles for those areas of the ASU 2014-9 issued in May 2014. The effective date and the transition requirement of the amendments in this update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Topic 606. In May 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") released ASU No. 2016-12 " Revenue from Contracts with Customers " to address certain issues in the Topic 606 guidance on assessing the collectibility, presentation of sales taxes, non-cash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition. The ASU provides narrow-scope improvements and practical expedients to the ASU 2014-9 issued in May 2014. The effective date and the transition requirement of the amendments in this update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Topic 606. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “ Leases ” (Topic 842). The FASB issued this update to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the standard is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, " Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting " This ASU affects entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The ASU is designed to simplify several aspects of accounting for share-based payment award transactions, which include the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeiture rate calculations. This ASU will become effective for Align on January 1, 2017. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “ Financial Instruments - Credit Losses ” (Topic 326) . The FASB issued this update to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The amendments in this update replace the existing guidance of incurred loss impairment methodology with an approach that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the update is permitted as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are evaluating the impact of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"). ASU 2016-15 clarifies the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2016-15 on our financial statements and related disclosures.

Marketable Securities and Fair

Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements	Note 2. Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the estimated fair value of our short-term and long-term marketable securities, classified as available for sale, are as follows (in thousands): Short-term September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Commercial paper $ 19,029 $ — $ — $ 19,029 Corporate bonds 81,955 18 (29 ) 81,944 Municipal securities 9,205 — (4 ) 9,201 U.S. government agency bonds 30,587 24 — 30,611 U.S. government treasury bonds 47,702 31 — 47,733 Certificates of deposits 4,500 — — 4,500 Total Marketable Securities, Short-Term $ 192,978 $ 73 $ (33 ) $ 193,018 Long-term September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. government agency bonds $ 9,249 $ 11 $ — $ 9,260 Corporate bonds 43,101 118 (7 ) 43,212 U.S. government treasury bonds 10,027 21 — 10,048 Asset-backed securities 300 — — 300 Total Marketable Securities, Long-Term $ 62,677 $ 150 $ (7 ) $ 62,820 Short-term December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Commercial paper $ 38,537 $ — $ — $ 38,537 Corporate bonds 179,765 6 (251 ) 179,520 U.S. dollar denominated foreign corporate bonds 510 — (2 ) 508 Municipal securities 14,209 7 (2 ) 14,214 U.S. government agency bonds 75,172 — (53 ) 75,119 U.S. government treasury bonds 51,763 1 (81 ) 51,683 Total Marketable Securities, Short-Term $ 359,956 $ 14 $ (389 ) $ 359,581 Long-term December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. government agency bonds $ 43,853 $ — $ (178 ) $ 43,675 Corporate bonds 64,012 9 (218 ) 63,803 U.S. government treasury bonds 37,673 — (107 ) 37,566 Municipal securities 3,993 — (2 ) 3,991 Asset-backed securities 2,338 — (3 ) 2,335 Total Marketable Securities, Long-Term $ 151,869 $ 9 $ (508 ) $ 151,370 Cash and cash equivalents are not included in the table above as the gross unrealized gains and losses are not material. We have no material short-term or long-term investments that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than twelve months as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Amounts reclassified to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income related to unrealized gains or losses were immaterial for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, realized gains or losses were immaterial. Our fixed-income securities investment portfolio consists of commercial paper, corporate bonds, municipal securities, U.S. government agency bonds, U.S. government treasury bonds, U.S. dollar denominated foreign corporate bonds, certificates of deposits, and asset-backed securities that have a maximum effective maturity of 27 months. The securities that we invest in are generally deemed to be low risk based on their credit ratings from the major rating agencies. The longer the duration of these securities, the more susceptible they are to changes in market interest rates and bond yields. As interest rates increase, those securities purchased at a lower yield show a mark-to-market unrealized loss. The unrealized losses are due primarily to changes in credit spreads and interest rates. We expect to realize the full value of these investments upon maturity or sale. The weighted average remaining duration of these securities was approximately 8 months and 9 months as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. As the carrying value approximates the fair value for our short-term and long-term marketable securities shown in the tables above, the following table summarizes the fair value of our short-term and long-term marketable securities classified by maturity as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Due in one year or less $ 193,018 $ 359,581 Due in greater than one year 62,820 151,370 Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities $ 255,838 $ 510,951 Fair Value Measurements We measure the fair value of our cash equivalents and marketable securities as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use the GAAP fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Our Level 1 assets consist of money market funds and U.S. government treasury bonds. We did not hold any Level 1 liabilities as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Our Level 2 assets consist of commercial paper, corporate bonds, certificates of deposits, U.S. government agency bonds, asset-backed securities, municipal securities, U.S. dollar denominated foreign corporate bonds and our Israeli funds that are mainly invested in insurance policies and foreign currency forward contracts. We obtain fair values for our Level 2 investments. Our custody bank and asset managers independently use professional pricing services to gather pricing data which may include quoted market prices for identical or comparable financial instruments, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly, and we are ultimately responsible for these underlying estimates. The foreign currency forward contracts are valued using observable inputs such as quotations on forward foreign exchange rates. We did not hold any Level 2 liabilities as of September 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015. Level 3 — Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar valuation techniques, as well as significant management judgment or estimation. Our Level 3 assets consist of long-term notes receivable and are included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheet. In the third quarter of 2016, we entered into long-term notes receivable and, as of September 30, 2016, the fair value approximated its carrying value of $2.0 million . The following tables summarize our financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): Description Balance as of September 30, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Other Cash equivalents: Money market funds $ 92,931 $ 92,931 $ — $ — Short-term investments: Commercial paper 19,029 — 19,029 — Corporate bonds 81,944 — 81,944 — Municipal securities 9,201 — 9,201 — U.S. government agency bonds 30,611 — 30,611 — U.S. government treasury bonds 47,733 47,733 — — Certificates of deposits 4,500 — 4,500 — Long-term investments: U.S. government agency bonds 9,260 — 9,260 — Corporate bonds 43,212 — 43,212 — U.S. government treasury bonds 10,048 10,048 — — Asset-backed securities 300 — 300 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Israeli funds 2,527 — 2,527 — Other assets: Long-term notes receivable 2,000 — — 2,000 $ 353,296 $ 150,712 $ 200,584 $ 2,000 Description Balance as of December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Cash equivalents: Money market funds $ 70,148 $ 70,148 $ — Commercial paper 36,887 — 36,887 U.S. government agency bonds 3,599 — 3,599 Corporate bonds 625 — 625 Short-term investments: Commercial paper 38,537 — 38,537 Corporate bonds 179,520 — 179,520 U.S. dollar denominated foreign corporate bonds 508 — 508 Municipal securities 14,214 — 14,214 U.S. government agency bonds 75,119 — 75,119 U.S. government treasury bonds 51,683 51,683 — Long-term investments: U.S. government agency bonds 43,675 — 43,675 Corporate bonds 63,803 — 63,803 U.S. government treasury bonds 37,566 37,566 — Municipal securities 3,991 — 3,991 Asset-backed securities 2,335 — 2,335 Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Israeli funds 2,436 — 2,436 $ 624,646 $ 159,397 $ 465,249 Derivative Financial Instruments We have in the past and may in the future enter into foreign currency forward contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on certain trade and intercompany receivables and payables, which are classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The net loss on these forward contracts was immaterial for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 . The net gain or loss from the settlement of these foreign currency forward contracts is recorded in Interest and other income (expenses), net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. We had no foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding as of September 30, 2016 . Certain of our investment in private companies contain embedded derivatives, which do not require bifurcation as we have elected to measure these investments at fair value.

Balance Sheet Components

Balance Sheet Components	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Components	Balance Sheet Components Inventories Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 12,018 $ 9,950 Work in process 1,488 7,067 Finished goods 12,835 2,448 Total Inventories $ 26,341 $ 19,465 Work in process includes costs to produce our clear aligner and intra-oral products. Finished goods primarily represent our intra-oral scanners and ancillary products that support our clear aligner products. Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Accrued payroll and benefits $ 65,848 $ 55,430 Accrued sales and marketing expenses 14,303 7,071 Accrued sales rebates 9,258 8,486 Accrued sales tax and value added tax 6,087 4,801 Accrued income taxes 5,043 2,646 Accrued professional fees 4,947 2,775 Accrued warranty 3,397 2,638 Other accrued liabilities 23,655 23,918 Total Accrued Liabilities $ 132,538 $ 107,765 Warranty We regularly review the accrued warranty balances and update these balances based on historical warranty trends. Actual warranty costs incurred have not materially differed from those accrued; however, future actual warranty costs could differ from the estimated amounts. Clear Aligner We warrant our Invisalign products against material defects until the Invisalign case is complete. We accrue for warranty costs in cost of net revenues upon shipment of products. The amount of accrued estimated warranty costs is primarily based on historical experience as to product failures as well as current information on replacement costs. Scanners We warrant our scanners for a period of one year and accrue for these warranty costs which includes materials and labor based on estimated historical repair costs. Extended service packages may be purchased for additional fees. Warranty accrual as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following activity (in thousands): Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ 2,638 $ 3,148 Charged to cost of net revenues 3,440 1,308 Actual warranty expenditures (2,681 ) (1,745 ) Balance at end of period $ 3,397 $ 2,711

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments On July 25, 2016, we acquired a 17% equity interest, on a fully diluted basis, in SmileDirectClub, LLC (“SDC”) for $46.7 million , and account for this as an equity method investment. Thus, we include our proportional share of SDC's earnings or losses in our consolidated statement of operations. The investment is reported on our consolidated balance sheet as a single amount under Equity Method Investments, and we record our share of their operating results within Equity in losses of investee in our consolidated statement of operations. As of September 30, 2016, the balance of our equity method investments was $46.3 million . Concurrently with the investment, on July 25, 2016, we also entered into a supply agreement with SDC to manufacture clear aligners for SDC's doctor-led, at-home program for simple teeth straightening. The term of the supply agreement expires on December 31, 2019. We commenced supplying aligners to SDC in October 2016. The sale of aligners to SDC and the income from under the supply agreement will be reported in our Clear Aligner business segment after eliminating outstanding intercompany transactions.

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Goodwill and Long-lived Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Long-lived Assets Goodwill The change in the carrying value of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , all attributable to our Clear Aligner reporting unit, is as follows (in thousands): Clear Aligner Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 61,074 Adjustments 1 121 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 61,195 1 The adjustments to goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were due to foreign currency translation. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we performed the annual goodwill impairment testing and found no impairment events as the fair value of our Clear Aligner reporting unit was significantly in excess of the carrying value. Intangible Long-Lived Assets Acquired intangible assets are being amortized as follows (in thousands): Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) Gross Carrying Amount as of September 30, 2016 Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Impairment Loss Net Carrying Trademarks 14 $ 7,100 $ (1,597 ) $ (4,179 ) $ 1,324 Existing technology 13 12,600 (4,000 ) (4,328 ) 4,272 Customer relationships 11 33,500 (12,353 ) (10,751 ) 10,396 Patents 8 6,316 (516 ) — 5,800 Total Intangible Assets $ 59,516 $ (18,466 ) $ (19,258 ) $ 21,792 Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) Gross Carrying Amount as of December 31, 2015 Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Impairment Loss Net Carrying Value as of December 31, 2015 Trademarks 15 $ 7,100 $ (1,492 ) $ (4,179 ) $ 1,429 Existing technology 13 12,600 (3,577 ) (4,328 ) 4,695 Customer relationships 11 33,500 (10,957 ) (10,751 ) 11,792 Patents 8 285 (113 ) — 172 Total Intangible Assets $ 53,485 $ (16,139 ) $ (19,258 ) $ 18,088 During the second quarter of 2016, we acquired a patent for $6.0 million , which will be amortized over its remaining useful life of approximately eight years. The total estimated annual future amortization expense for these acquired intangible assets as of September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2016 $ 840 2017 3,353 2018 3,353 2019 3,346 2020 3,336 Thereafter 7,564 Total $ 21,792 Amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $2.2 million .

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Credit Facilities	Credit Facilities On March 17, 2016, we amended the credit facility and extended the maturity date to March 22, 2017. The credit facility provides for a $50.0 million revolving line of credit, with a $10.0 million letter of credit sublimit. The credit facility also requires us to maintain a minimum unrestricted cash balance of $50.0 million and comply with specific financial conditions and performance requirements. The loan bears interest, at our option, at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the daily one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus a spread of 1.75% or an adjusted LIBOR rate (based on one, three, six or twelve-month interest periods) plus a spread of 1.75% . As of September 30, 2016 , we had no outstanding borrowings under this credit facility and were in compliance with the conditions and performance requirements.

Legal Proceedings (Notes)

Legal Proceedings (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Legal Proceedings [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings	Legal Proceedings Securities Class Action Lawsuit On November 28, 2012, plaintiff City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System filed a lawsuit against Align, Thomas M. Prescott (“Mr. Prescott”), Align’s former President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth B. Arola (“Mr. Arola”), Align’s former Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of a purported class of purchasers of our common stock (the “Securities Action”). On July 11, 2013, an amended complaint was filed, which named the same defendants, on behalf of a purported class of purchasers of our common stock between January 31, 2012 and October 17, 2012. The amended complaint alleged that Align, Mr. Prescott and Mr. Arola violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and that Mr. Prescott and Mr. Arola violated Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Specifically, the amended complaint alleged that during the purported class period defendants failed to take an appropriate goodwill impairment charge related to the April 29, 2011 acquisition of Cadent Holdings, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2011, the first quarter of 2012 or the second quarter of 2012, which rendered our financial statements and projections of future earnings materially false and misleading and in violation of U.S. GAAP. The amended complaint sought monetary damages in an unspecified amount, costs and attorneys’ fees. On December 9, 2013, the court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss with leave for plaintiff to file a second amended complaint. Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint on January 8, 2014 on behalf of the same purported class. The second amended complaint states the same claims as the amended complaint. On August 22, 2014, the court granted our motion to dismiss without leave to amend. On September 22, 2014, Plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Briefing for the appeal was completed in May 2015 and the Ninth Circuit held oral arguments in October 2016. Align intends to vigorously defend itself against these allegations. Align is currently unable to predict the outcome of this amended complaint and therefore cannot determine the likelihood of loss nor estimate a range of possible loss, if any. Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit On February 1, 2013, plaintiff Gary Udis filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit against several of Align’s current and former officers and directors in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The complaint alleges that our reported income and earnings were materially overstated because of a failure to timely write down goodwill related to the April 29, 2011 acquisition of Cadent Holdings, Inc., and that defendants made allegedly false statements concerning our forecasts. The complaint asserts various state law causes of action, including claims of breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and insider trading, among others. The complaint seeks unspecified damages on behalf of Align, which is named solely as nominal defendant against whom no recovery is sought. The complaint also seeks an order directing Align to reform and improve its corporate governance and internal procedures, and seeks restitution in an unspecified amount, costs, and attorneys’ fees. On July 8, 2013, an Order was entered staying this derivative lawsuit until an initial ruling on our first motion to dismiss the Securities Action. On January 15, 2014, an Order was entered staying this derivative lawsuit until an initial ruling on our second motion to dismiss the Securities Action. On October 14, 2014, an Order was entered staying this derivative lawsuit until a ruling by the Ninth Circuit in the Securities Action discussed above. Align is currently unable to predict the outcome of this complaint and therefore cannot determine the likelihood of loss nor estimate a range of possible losses, if any. In addition, in the course of Align's operations, Align is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations, and proceedings, including actions with respect to intellectual property claims, patent infringement claims, government investigations, labor and employment claims, breach of contract claims, tax, and other matters. Regardless of the outcome, these proceedings can have an adverse impact on us because of defense costs, diversion of management resources, and other factors. Although the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict and Align's view of these matters may change in the future as litigation and events related thereto unfold; Align currently does not believe that these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect Align's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases As of September 30, 2016 , minimum future lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ending December 31, Operating leases Remainder of 2016 $ 3,354 2017 10,258 2018 6,441 2019 4,161 2020 3,671 Thereafter 4,732 Total minimum future lease payments $ 32,617 Other Commitments On July 25, 2016, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with SDC where we agreed to provide a loan of up to $15.0 million in one or more advances to SDC (the "Loan Facility"). Available advances under the Loan Facility are subject to a borrowing base of 80% of SDC's eligible accounts receivable, determined in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions. The advances bear interest, paid quarterly, at the rate of 7% per annum. Advances that are repaid or prepaid may be reborrowed. All outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the advances are due and payable on July 25, 2021. SDC's obligations in respect of the Loan Agreement are secured by a security interest in substantially all of SDC's assets. As of September 30, 2016, no advances on the Loan Facility were issued or outstanding. ( Refer to Note 4 "Equity Method Investments" of the Notes of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on our investments in SDC.) We have entered into certain investments with a privately held company where we have committed to purchase up to $5.0 million in convertible promissory notes. The first convertible promissory note for $2.0 million was issued in July 2016 and is outstanding as of September 30, 2016. The remaining $3.0 million is conditioned upon achievement of various business milestones. The notes all mature on December 30, 2018 and accrue interest annually at 2.5% . Off-balance Sheet Arrangements As of September 30, 2016 , we had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. Indemnification Provisions In the normal course of business to facilitate transactions in our services and products, we indemnify certain parties: customers, vendors, lessors and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, services to be provided by us and intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and our executive officers that will require us, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. Several of these agreements limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. It is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Additionally, we have a limited history of prior indemnification claims and the payments we have made under such agreements have not had a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position. However, to the extent that valid indemnification claims arise in the future, future payments by us could be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cash flows in a particular period. As of September 30, 2016 , we did not have any material indemnification claims that were probable or reasonably possible.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	Stock-based Compensation Summary of stock-based compensation expense As of September 30, 2016 , the 2005 Incentive Plan (as amended) has a total reserve of 30,169,000 shares of which 8,036,000 shares are available for issuance. Stock-based compensation is based on the estimated fair value of awards, net of estimated forfeitures, and recognized over the requisite service period. Estimated forfeitures are based on historical experience at the time of grant and may be revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The stock-based compensation related to all of our stock-based awards and employee stock purchases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cost of net revenues $ 995 $ 984 $ 2,888 $ 2,929 Selling, general and administrative 10,797 11,564 31,474 30,106 Research and development 1,919 2,113 5,572 6,100 Total stock-based compensation $ 13,711 $ 14,661 $ 39,934 $ 39,135 Options Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 under the stock option plans is set forth below (in thousands, except years and per share amounts): Stock Options Number of Shares Underlying Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 496 $ 15.14 Granted — — Exercised (224 ) 14.69 Cancelled or expired — — Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 272 $ 15.52 1.25 $ 21,248 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 272 $ 15.52 1.25 $ 21,248 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 272 $ 15.52 1.25 $ 21,248 There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . All compensation costs relating to stock options have been recognized as of September 30, 2016 . Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) A summary of the RSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands, except years): Number of Shares Underlying RSU Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Remaining Contractual Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in years) Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 2,079 $ 49.45 Granted 683 66.64 Vested and released (774 ) 44.89 Forfeited (120 ) 52.86 Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 1,868 $ 57.42 1.29 $ 175,091 As of September 30, 2016 , the total unamortized compensation cost related to RSU, net of estimated forfeitures, was $71.2 million , which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of 2.2 years. We have granted market-performance based restricted stock units (“MSU”) to our executive officers. Each MSU represents the right to one share of Align’s common stock and will be issued through our amended 2005 Incentive Plan. The actual number of MSU which will be eligible to vest will be based on the performance of Align’s stock price relative to the performance of the NASDAQ Composite Index over the vesting period, generally two to three years, up to 150% of the MSU initially granted. The following table summarizes the MSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (in thousands, except years): Number of Shares Underlying MSU Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in years ) Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 611 $ 51.41 Granted 219 55.77 Vested and released (271 ) 36.73 Forfeited (39 ) 56.41 Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 520 $ 60.49 1.35 $ 48,783 As of September 30, 2016 , the total unamortized compensation costs related to the MSU, net of estimated forfeitures, was $13.4 million , which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of 1.4 years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") In May 2010, our stockholders approved the 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("2010 Purchase Plan") which will continue until terminated by either the Board of Directors or its administrator. The maximum number of shares available for purchase under the 2010 Purchase Plan is 2,400,000 shares. As of September 30, 2016 , 937,000 shares remain available for purchase under the 2010 Purchase Plan. The fair value of the option component of the 2010 Purchase Plan shares was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Expected term (in years) 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Expected volatility 27.4 % 27.9 % 30.5 % 31.1 % Risk-free interest rate 0.53 % 0.41 % 0.65 % 0.29 % Expected dividends — — — — Weighted average fair value at grant date $ 24.44 $ 17.10 $ 22.23 $ 16.19 As of September 30, 2016 , the total unamortized compensation cost related to employee purchases was $1.2 million , which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of 0.5 year.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

Common Stock Repurchase Program	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchase	Common Stock Repurchase April 2014 Repurchase Program In April 2014, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program ("April 2014 Repurchase Program") pursuant to which we may purchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock over the next three years. On May 3, 2016, as part of our $300.0 million April 2014 Repurchase Program, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR") to repurchase $50.0 million of our common stock (the "2016 ASR".) Under the terms of the 2016 ASR, we paid $50.0 million and received an initial delivery of approximately 0.5 million shares. The 2016 ASR was completed on September 6, 2016 with a final delivery of approximately 0.1 million shares. We received a total of approximately 0.6 million shares under the 2016 ASR at a weighted average share price of $81.89 . The final number of shares repurchased was based on our volume-weighted average stock price during the term of the transaction, less an agreed upon discount. During 2016, we have repurchased on the open market approximately 0.1 million shares of our common stock at a weighted average of $93.21 per share, including commissions, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $8.2 million . All repurchased shares were retired. As of September 30, 2016, we have $41.8 million remaining under the April 2014 Repurchase Program. April 2016 Repurchase Program On April 28, 2016, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an additional plan to repurchase up to $300.0 million of the Company's stock ("the April 2016 Repurchase Plan"). Any purchases under this stock repurchase program may be made, from time-to-time, pursuant to open market purchases (including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans), privately-negotiated transactions, accelerated stock repurchases, block trades or derivative contracts or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of September 30, 2016, there have not been any repurchases under this plan.

Net Profit Per Share

Net Profit Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Net Profit Per Share	Net Income Per Share Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock, adjusted for any dilutive effect of potential common stock. Potential common stock, computed using the treasury stock method, includes RSU, MSU, stock options and ESPP. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to common stock (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended, September 30, Nine Months Ended, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Numerator: Net income $ 51,367 $ 27,616 $ 142,061 $ 95,143 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic 79,977 79,808 79,920 80,173 Dilutive effect of potential common stock 1,489 1,284 1,603 1,403 Total shares, diluted 81,466 81,092 81,523 81,576 Net income per share, basic $ 0.64 $ 0.35 $ 1.78 $ 1.19 Net income per share, diluted $ 0.63 $ 0.34 $ 1.74 $ 1.17 For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the anti-dilutive effect from RSU, MSU, stock options and ESPP was not material.

Segments and Geographical Infor

Segments and Geographical Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Segments and Geographical Information	Segments and Geographical Information Segment Information Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer. We report segment information based on the management approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by the CODM for decision making and performance assessment as the basis for determining our reportable segments. The performance measures of our reportable segments include net revenues and gross profit. We have grouped our operations into two reportable segments which are also our reporting units: Clear Aligner segment and Scanner segment. • Our Clear Aligner segment consists of our Invisalign system which includes Invisalign Full, Express/Lite, Teen, Assist, Vivera retainers, along with our training and ancillary products for treating malocclusion. • Our Scanner segment consists of intra-oral scanning systems and additional services available with the intra-oral scanners that provide digital alternatives to the traditional cast models. This segment includes our iTero scanner and OrthoCAD services. These reportable operating segments are based on how our CODM views and evaluates our operations as well as allocation of resources. The following information relates to these segments (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Net Revenues 2016 2015 2016 2015 Clear Aligner $ 243,668 $ 198,292 $ 706,802 $ 586,138 Scanner 34,921 9,344 79,869 29,072 Total net revenues $ 278,589 $ 207,636 $ 786,671 $ 615,210 Gross profit Clear Aligner $ 189,270 $ 156,205 $ 552,663 $ 461,502 Scanner 19,932 1,371 42,382 5,798 Total gross profit $ 209,202 $ 157,576 $ 595,045 $ 467,300 Geographical Information On July 1, 2016, we implemented a new international corporate structure. This changed the structure of our international procurement and sales operations. Net revenues are presented below by geographic area (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net revenues: (1) U.S. $ 168,501 $ 143,933 $ 516,924 $ 429,005 the Netherlands 87,051 37,427 191,049 118,295 Other international 23,037 26,276 78,698 67,910 Total net revenues $ 278,589 $ 207,636 $ 786,671 $ 615,210 (1) Net revenues are attributed to countries based on location of where revenue is recognized. As a result of the new international corporate structure changes approximately $92.0 million in long-lived assets were transfered into our Netherlands entity as of July 1, 2016. Tangible long-lived assets are presented below by geographic area (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Long-lived assets: (2) United States $ 43,652 $ 112,632 Netherlands 109,156 486 Mexico 17,055 15,422 Other International 2,795 7,933 Total long-lived assets $ 172,658 $ 136,473 (2) Long-lived assets are attributed to countries based on the entity that owns the asset .

Summary of Significant Accoun19

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of presentation	Basis of presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by Align Technology, Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “Align”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , our comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , our financial position as of September 30, 2016 and our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 . The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 was derived from the December 31, 2015 audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016 or any other future period, and we make no representations related thereto. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Items 7, 7A and 8, respectively, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 .
Use of estimates	Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the fair values of financial instruments, long-lived assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") released Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-9 " Revenue from Contracts with Customers " (Topic 606) to supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of the standard is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for the goods or services. The new standard defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In addition, the new standard requires that reporting companies disclose the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. We are required to adopt this standard starting in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 using either of two methods: (i) retrospective to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within the standard; or (ii) retrospective with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined per the standard. We have not yet selected a transition method, and are in the process of determining the impact that the new standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") released ASU No. 2016-10 " Revenue from Contracts with Customers " to clarify the following two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the principles for those areas of the ASU 2014-9 issued in May 2014. The effective date and the transition requirement of the amendments in this update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Topic 606. In May 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (" FASB") released ASU No. 2016-12 " Revenue from Contracts with Customers " to address certain issues in the Topic 606 guidance on assessing the collectibility, presentation of sales taxes, non-cash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition. The ASU provides narrow-scope improvements and practical expedients to the ASU 2014-9 issued in May 2014. The effective date and the transition requirement of the amendments in this update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of Topic 606. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “ Leases ” (Topic 842). The FASB issued this update to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the standard is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, " Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting " This ASU affects entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. The ASU is designed to simplify several aspects of accounting for share-based payment award transactions, which include the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeiture rate calculations. This ASU will become effective for Align on January 1, 2017. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “ Financial Instruments - Credit Losses ” (Topic 326) . The FASB issued this update to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The amendments in this update replace the existing guidance of incurred loss impairment methodology with an approach that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the update is permitted as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are evaluating the impact of the adoption of this update on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ("ASU 2016-15"). ASU 2016-15 clarifies the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact of ASU 2016-15 on our financial statements and related disclosures.

Marketable Securities and Fai20

Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Short-Term And Long-Term Marketable Securities	As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the estimated fair value of our short-term and long-term marketable securities, classified as available for sale, are as follows (in thousands): Short-term September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Commercial paper $ 19,029 $ — $ — $ 19,029 Corporate bonds 81,955 18 (29 ) 81,944 Municipal securities 9,205 — (4 ) 9,201 U.S. government agency bonds 30,587 24 — 30,611 U.S. government treasury bonds 47,702 31 — 47,733 Certificates of deposits 4,500 — — 4,500 Total Marketable Securities, Short-Term $ 192,978 $ 73 $ (33 ) $ 193,018 Long-term September 30, 2016 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. government agency bonds $ 9,249 $ 11 $ — $ 9,260 Corporate bonds 43,101 118 (7 ) 43,212 U.S. government treasury bonds 10,027 21 — 10,048 Asset-backed securities 300 — — 300 Total Marketable Securities, Long-Term $ 62,677 $ 150 $ (7 ) $ 62,820 Short-term December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Commercial paper $ 38,537 $ — $ — $ 38,537 Corporate bonds 179,765 6 (251 ) 179,520 U.S. dollar denominated foreign corporate bonds 510 — (2 ) 508 Municipal securities 14,209 7 (2 ) 14,214 U.S. government agency bonds 75,172 — (53 ) 75,119 U.S. government treasury bonds 51,763 1 (81 ) 51,683 Total Marketable Securities, Short-Term $ 359,956 $ 14 $ (389 ) $ 359,581 Long-term December 31, 2015 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value U.S. government agency bonds $ 43,853 $ — $ (178 ) $ 43,675 Corporate bonds 64,012 9 (218 ) 63,803 U.S. government treasury bonds 37,673 — (107 ) 37,566 Municipal securities 3,993 — (2 ) 3,991 Asset-backed securities 2,338 — (3 ) 2,335 Total Marketable Securities, Long-Term $ 151,869 $ 9 $ (508 ) $ 151,370
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	As the carrying value approximates the fair value for our short-term and long-term marketable securities shown in the tables above, the following table summarizes the fair value of our short-term and long-term marketable securities classified by maturity as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Due in one year or less $ 193,018 $ 359,581 Due in greater than one year 62,820 151,370 Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities $ 255,838 $ 510,951
Financial Assets Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis	The following tables summarize our financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands): Description Balance as of September 30, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Other Cash equivalents: Money market funds $ 92,931 $ 92,931 $ — $ — Short-term investments: Commercial paper 19,029 — 19,029 — Corporate bonds 81,944 — 81,944 — Municipal securities 9,201 — 9,201 — U.S. government agency bonds 30,611 — 30,611 — U.S. government treasury bonds 47,733 47,733 — — Certificates of deposits 4,500 — 4,500 — Long-term investments: U.S. government agency bonds 9,260 — 9,260 — Corporate bonds 43,212 — 43,212 — U.S. government treasury bonds 10,048 10,048 — — Asset-backed securities 300 — 300 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Israeli funds 2,527 — 2,527 — Other assets: Long-term notes receivable 2,000 — — 2,000 $ 353,296 $ 150,712 $ 200,584 $ 2,000 Description Balance as of December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Cash equivalents: Money market funds $ 70,148 $ 70,148 $ — Commercial paper 36,887 — 36,887 U.S. government agency bonds 3,599 — 3,599 Corporate bonds 625 — 625 Short-term investments: Commercial paper 38,537 — 38,537 Corporate bonds 179,520 — 179,520 U.S. dollar denominated foreign corporate bonds 508 — 508 Municipal securities 14,214 — 14,214 U.S. government agency bonds 75,119 — 75,119 U.S. government treasury bonds 51,683 51,683 — Long-term investments: U.S. government agency bonds 43,675 — 43,675 Corporate bonds 63,803 — 63,803 U.S. government treasury bonds 37,566 37,566 — Municipal securities 3,991 — 3,991 Asset-backed securities 2,335 — 2,335 Prepaid expenses and other current assets: Israeli funds 2,436 — 2,436 $ 624,646 $ 159,397 $ 465,249

Balance Sheet Components (Table

Balance Sheet Components (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 12,018 $ 9,950 Work in process 1,488 7,067 Finished goods 12,835 2,448 Total Inventories $ 26,341 $ 19,465
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Accrued payroll and benefits $ 65,848 $ 55,430 Accrued sales and marketing expenses 14,303 7,071 Accrued sales rebates 9,258 8,486 Accrued sales tax and value added tax 6,087 4,801 Accrued income taxes 5,043 2,646 Accrued professional fees 4,947 2,775 Accrued warranty 3,397 2,638 Other accrued liabilities 23,655 23,918 Total Accrued Liabilities $ 132,538 $ 107,765
Warranty Accrual	Warranty accrual as of September 30, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following activity (in thousands): Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of period $ 2,638 $ 3,148 Charged to cost of net revenues 3,440 1,308 Actual warranty expenditures (2,681 ) (1,745 ) Balance at end of period $ 3,397 $ 2,711

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Goodwill by Reportable Segment	The change in the carrying value of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , all attributable to our Clear Aligner reporting unit, is as follows (in thousands): Clear Aligner Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 61,074 Adjustments 1 121 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 61,195
Schedule Of Amortized Intangible Assets	Acquired intangible assets are being amortized as follows (in thousands): Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) Gross Carrying Amount as of September 30, 2016 Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Impairment Loss Net Carrying Trademarks 14 $ 7,100 $ (1,597 ) $ (4,179 ) $ 1,324 Existing technology 13 12,600 (4,000 ) (4,328 ) 4,272 Customer relationships 11 33,500 (12,353 ) (10,751 ) 10,396 Patents 8 6,316 (516 ) — 5,800 Total Intangible Assets $ 59,516 $ (18,466 ) $ (19,258 ) $ 21,792 Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) Gross Carrying Amount as of December 31, 2015 Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Impairment Loss Net Carrying Value as of December 31, 2015 Trademarks 15 $ 7,100 $ (1,492 ) $ (4,179 ) $ 1,429 Existing technology 13 12,600 (3,577 ) (4,328 ) 4,695 Customer relationships 11 33,500 (10,957 ) (10,751 ) 11,792 Patents 8 285 (113 ) — 172 Total Intangible Assets $ 53,485 $ (16,139 ) $ (19,258 ) $ 18,088
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The total estimated annual future amortization expense for these acquired intangible assets as of September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands): Remainder of 2016 $ 840 2017 3,353 2018 3,353 2019 3,346 2020 3,336 Thereafter 7,564 Total $ 21,792

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Lease Payments	As of September 30, 2016 , minimum future lease payments for non-cancelable operating leases are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ending December 31, Operating leases Remainder of 2016 $ 3,354 2017 10,258 2018 6,441 2019 4,161 2020 3,671 Thereafter 4,732 Total minimum future lease payments $ 32,617

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Stock-based Compensation Expense	The stock-based compensation related to all of our stock-based awards and employee stock purchases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Cost of net revenues $ 995 $ 984 $ 2,888 $ 2,929 Selling, general and administrative 10,797 11,564 31,474 30,106 Research and development 1,919 2,113 5,572 6,100 Total stock-based compensation $ 13,711 $ 14,661 $ 39,934 $ 39,135
Stock Option Activity	Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 under the stock option plans is set forth below (in thousands, except years and per share amounts): Stock Options Number of Shares Underlying Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 496 $ 15.14 Granted — — Exercised (224 ) 14.69 Cancelled or expired — — Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 272 $ 15.52 1.25 $ 21,248 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 272 $ 15.52 1.25 $ 21,248 Exercisable at September 30, 2016 272 $ 15.52 1.25 $ 21,248	[1]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of the option component of the 2010 Purchase Plan shares was estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Expected term (in years) 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 Expected volatility 27.4 % 27.9 % 30.5 % 31.1 % Risk-free interest rate 0.53 % 0.41 % 0.65 % 0.29 % Expected dividends — — — — Weighted average fair value at grant date $ 24.44 $ 17.10 $ 22.23 $ 16.19
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Summary Of Nonvested Shares	A summary of the RSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands, except years): Number of Shares Underlying RSU Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Remaining Contractual Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in years) Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 2,079 $ 49.45 Granted 683 66.64 Vested and released (774 ) 44.89 Forfeited (120 ) 52.86 Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 1,868 $ 57.42 1.29 $ 175,091
Market Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Summary Of Nonvested Shares	The following table summarizes the MSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (in thousands, except years): Number of Shares Underlying MSU Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in years ) Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 611 $ 51.41 Granted 219 55.77 Vested and released (271 ) 36.73 Forfeited (39 ) 56.41 Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 520 $ 60.49 1.35 $ 48,783
[1]	There were no stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. All compensation costs relating to stock options have been recognized as of September 30, 2016.

Net Profit Per Share (Tables)

Net Profit Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to common stock (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended, September 30, Nine Months Ended, September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Numerator: Net income $ 51,367 $ 27,616 $ 142,061 $ 95,143 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic 79,977 79,808 79,920 80,173 Dilutive effect of potential common stock 1,489 1,284 1,603 1,403 Total shares, diluted 81,466 81,092 81,523 81,576 Net income per share, basic $ 0.64 $ 0.35 $ 1.78 $ 1.19 Net income per share, diluted $ 0.63 $ 0.34 $ 1.74 $ 1.17

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Segments and Geographical Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas	These reportable operating segments are based on how our CODM views and evaluates our operations as well as allocation of resources. The following information relates to these segments (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, Net Revenues 2016 2015 2016 2015 Clear Aligner $ 243,668 $ 198,292 $ 706,802 $ 586,138 Scanner 34,921 9,344 79,869 29,072 Total net revenues $ 278,589 $ 207,636 $ 786,671 $ 615,210 Gross profit Clear Aligner $ 189,270 $ 156,205 $ 552,663 $ 461,502 Scanner 19,932 1,371 42,382 5,798 Total gross profit $ 209,202 $ 157,576 $ 595,045 $ 467,300 Geographical Information On July 1, 2016, we implemented a new international corporate structure. This changed the structure of our international procurement and sales operations. Net revenues are presented below by geographic area (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Net revenues: (1) U.S. $ 168,501 $ 143,933 $ 516,924 $ 429,005 the Netherlands 87,051 37,427 191,049 118,295 Other international 23,037 26,276 78,698 67,910 Total net revenues $ 278,589 $ 207,636 $ 786,671 $ 615,210 (1) Net revenues are attributed to countries based on location of where revenue is recognized. As a result of the new international corporate structure changes approximately $92.0 million in long-lived assets were transfered into our Netherlands entity as of July 1, 2016. Tangible long-lived assets are presented below by geographic area (in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Long-lived assets: (2) United States $ 43,652 $ 112,632 Netherlands 109,156 486 Mexico 17,055 15,422 Other International 2,795 7,933 Total long-lived assets $ 172,658 $ 136,473 (2) Long-lived assets are attributed to countries based on the entity that owns the asset .

Short-Term and Long-Term Market

Short-Term and Long-Term Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	$ 255,838	$ 510,951
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	192,978	359,956
Gross Unrealized Gains	73	14
Gross Unrealized Losses	(33)	(389)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	193,018	359,581
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Commercial paper
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	19,029	38,537
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	19,029	38,537
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	81,955	179,765
Gross Unrealized Gains	18	6
Gross Unrealized Losses	(29)	(251)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	81,944	179,520
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	30,587	75,172
Gross Unrealized Gains	24	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(53)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	30,611	75,119
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Municipal securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	9,205	14,209
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	7
Gross Unrealized Losses	(4)	(2)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	9,201	14,214
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		510
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		(2)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities		508
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	47,702	51,763
Gross Unrealized Gains	31	1
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(81)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	47,733	51,683
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Certificates of deposit
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	4,500
Gross Unrealized Gains	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	4,500
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	62,677	151,869
Gross Unrealized Gains	150	9
Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(508)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	62,820	151,370
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	43,101	64,012
Gross Unrealized Gains	118	9
Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(218)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	43,212	63,803
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	9,249	43,853
Gross Unrealized Gains	11	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(178)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	9,260	43,675
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | Asset-backed securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	300	2,338
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(3)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	300	2,335
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | Municipal securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		3,993
Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Gross Unrealized Losses		(2)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities		3,991
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	10,027	37,673
Gross Unrealized Gains	21	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(107)
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	$ 10,048	$ 37,566

Marketable Securities and Fai28

Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Maturity Period Used To Classify Investments	8 months	9 months
Maximum
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Maturity Period Used To Classify Investments	27 months
Other Assets | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 2

Marketable Securities and Fai29

Marketable Securities and Fair Value Measurements Available For Sale Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Due in one year or less	$ 193,018	$ 359,581
Due in greater than one year	62,820	151,370
Total available for sale short-term and long-term marketable securities	$ 255,838	$ 510,951

Summary of Financial Assets Mea

Summary of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 255,838	$ 510,951
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term notes receivable	2,000
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	353,296	624,646
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Israeli Severance Funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Other assets	2,527	2,436
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents | Money market funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	92,931	70,148
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		36,887
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		3,599
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		625
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	193,018	359,581
Amortized Cost	192,978	359,956
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	19,029	38,537
Amortized Cost	19,029	38,537
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	81,944	179,520
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		508
Amortized Cost		510
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	30,611	75,119
Amortized Cost	30,587	75,172
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	47,733	51,683
Amortized Cost	47,702	51,763
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	4,500
Amortized Cost	4,500
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Short-term Investments | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	9,201	14,214
Amortized Cost	9,205	14,209
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	62,820	151,370
Amortized Cost	62,677	151,869
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	43,212	63,803
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	9,260	43,675
Amortized Cost	9,249	43,853
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	10,048	37,566
Amortized Cost	10,027	37,673
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		3,991
Amortized Cost		3,993
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Long-term Investments | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	300	2,335
Amortized Cost	300	2,338
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term notes receivable	2,000
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term notes receivable	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	150,712	159,397
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Israeli Severance Funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Other assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash Equivalents | Money market funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	92,931	70,148
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash Equivalents | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash Equivalents | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Cash Equivalents | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	47,733	51,683
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term Investments | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	10,048	37,566
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term Investments | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Long-term Investments | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term notes receivable	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	200,584	465,249
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Israeli Severance Funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Other assets	2,527	2,436
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash Equivalents | Money market funds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash Equivalents | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		36,887
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash Equivalents | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		3,599
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash Equivalents | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		625
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	19,029	38,537
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	81,944	179,520
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | U.S. dollar dominated foreign corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		508
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	30,611	75,119
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	4,500
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Short-term Investments | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	9,201	14,214
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term Investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	43,212	63,803
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term Investments | U.S. government agency bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	9,260	43,675
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term Investments | U.S. government treasury bonds
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term Investments | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		3,991
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Long-term Investments | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	$ 300	$ 2,335

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 12,018	$ 9,950
Work in process	1,488	7,067
Finished goods	12,835	2,448
Total Inventories	$ 26,341	$ 19,465

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued payroll and benefits	$ 65,848	$ 55,430
Accrued sales rebate	9,258	8,486
Accrued sales tax and value added tax	6,087	4,801
Accrued sales and marketing expenses	14,303	7,071
Accrued warranty	3,397	2,638
Accrued professional fees	4,947	2,775
Accrued income taxes	5,043	2,646
Other accrued liabilities	23,655	23,918
Total Accrued Liabilities	$ 132,538	$ 107,765

Balance Sheet Components - Addi

Balance Sheet Components - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Disclosure Balance Sheet Components Additional Information [Abstract]
Scanners, Warranty period	1 year

Warranty Accrual Activity (Deta

Warranty Accrual Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 2,638	$ 3,148
Charged to cost of revenues	3,440	1,308
Actual warranty expenditures	(2,681)	(1,745)
Balance at end of period	$ 3,397	$ 2,711

Equity Method Investments (Deta

Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 25, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to acquire		$ 46,745	$ 0
Equity method investments		46,268		$ 0
SDC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership	17.00%
Payments to acquire	$ 46,700
Equity method investments		$ 46,300

Change in Carrying Value of Goo

Change in Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$ 79,162
Balance as of September 30, 2016	82,987
Clear Aligner
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2015	61,074
Adjustments	121	[1]
Balance as of September 30, 2016	$ 61,195
[1]	The adjustments to goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were due to foreign currency translation.

Intangible Assets as Direct Res

Intangible Assets as Direct Result from Cadent Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)	8 years
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning balance	$ 59,516	$ 53,485
Accumulated Amortization	(18,466)	(16,139)
Accumulated Impairment Loss	(19,258)	(19,258)
Net Carrying Value, ending balance	$ 21,792	$ 18,088
Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)	14 years	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning balance	$ 7,100	$ 7,100
Accumulated Amortization	(1,597)	(1,492)
Accumulated Impairment Loss	(4,179)	(4,179)
Net Carrying Value, ending balance	$ 1,324	$ 1,429
Existing technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)	13 years	13 years
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning balance	$ 12,600	$ 12,600
Accumulated Amortization	(4,000)	(3,577)
Accumulated Impairment Loss	(4,328)	(4,328)
Net Carrying Value, ending balance	$ 4,272	$ 4,695
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)	11 years	11 years
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning balance	$ 33,500	$ 33,500
Accumulated Amortization	(12,353)	(10,957)
Accumulated Impairment Loss	(10,751)	(10,751)
Net Carrying Value, ending balance	$ 10,396	$ 11,792
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)	8 years	8 years
Gross Carrying Amount, beginning balance	$ 6,316	$ 285
Accumulated Amortization	(516)	(113)
Accumulated Impairment Loss	0	0
Net Carrying Value, ending balance	$ 5,800	$ 172

Total Estimated Annual Future A

Total Estimated Annual Future Amortization Expense for Acquired Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Total Estimated Annual Future Amortization Expense For Acquired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016	$ 840
2,017	3,353
2,018	3,353
2,019	3,346
2,018	3,336
Thereafter	7,564
Net Carrying Value, ending balance	$ 21,792	$ 18,088

Goodwill and Long-lived Asset39

Goodwill and Long-lived Assets Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquired	$ 6
Amortization		$ 2.2
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)		8 years

Credit Facilities - Additional

Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 22, 2013	Sep. 30, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Wells Fargo [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, available borrowings	$ 50
Unrestricted Cash Deposit		$ 50
Letter of Credit [Member] | Wells Fargo [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit, available borrowings	$ 10
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding		$ 0

Minimum Future Lease Payments f

Minimum Future Lease Payments for Non-Cancelable Leases (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 25, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jul. 14, 2016
Disclosure Minimum Future Lease Payments For Non Cancelable Leases [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016		$ 3,354,000
2,017		10,258,000
2,018		6,441,000
2,019		4,161,000
2,020		3,671,000
Thereafter		4,732,000
Total minimum lease payments		32,617,000
Commitments To Purchase Convertible Promissory Notes With Private Company
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Commitment		5,000,000
First note			$ 2,000,000
Second note		$ 3,000,000
Interest		2.50%
SDC
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Borrowing base as a percentage of accounts receivable	80.00%
Stated rate	7.00%
Maximum | SDC
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loan facility	$ 15,000,000

Stock-based Compensation - Addi

Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)shares
Incentive Plan 2005
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for issuance	30,169,000
Number of shares available for issuance	8,036,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares available	2,400,000
Number of shares remaining	937,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unamortized compensation cost | $	$ 71.2
Weighted average period of total unamortized cost (in years)	2 years 2 months 12 days
Market Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unamortized compensation cost | $	$ 13.4
Weighted average period of total unamortized cost (in years)	1 year 4 months 24 days
Market Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period of granted market-performance based restricted stock units	2 years
Market Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period of granted market-performance based restricted stock units	3 years
Percentage of market-performance based restricted stock units eligible to vest over the vesting period	150.00%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unamortized compensation cost | $	$ 1.2
Weighted average period of total unamortized cost (in years)	6 months

Stock-Based Compensation Expens

Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to All Stock-Based Awards and Employee Stock Purchases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 13,711	$ 14,661	$ 39,934	$ 39,135
Cost of net revenues
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	995	984	2,888	2,929
Selling, general and administrative
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	10,797	11,564	31,474	30,106
Research and development
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,919	$ 2,113	$ 5,572	$ 6,100

Activity Under Stock Option Pla

Activity Under Stock Option Plans (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares Underlying Stock Options
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 | shares	496
Granted | shares	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares	$ 0
Exercised | shares	(224)
Cancelled or expired | shares	0
Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 | shares	272
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 | shares	272
Exercisable at September 30, 2016 | shares	272
Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 15.14
Exercised | $ / shares	14.69
Cancelled or expired | $ / shares	0
Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 | $ / shares	15.52
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2016 (usd per share) | $ / shares	15.52
Exercisable at March 31, 2016 (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 15.52
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding as of September 30, 2016	1 year 3 months
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016	1 year 3 months
Exercisable at September 30, 2016	1 year 3 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding as of September 30, 2016 | $	$ 21,248
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2016 | $	21,248
Exercisable at September 30, 2016 | $	$ 21,248

Summary of Nonvested Shares (De

Summary of Nonvested Shares (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares Underlying RSUs
Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 | shares	2,079
Granted | shares	683
Vested and released | shares	(774)
Forfeited | shares	(120)
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 | shares	1,868
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 49.45
Granted | $ / shares	66.64
Vested and released | $ / shares	44.89
Forfeited | $ / shares	52.86
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 57.42
Weighted Remaining Vesting Period
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016	1 year 3 months 15 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 | $	$ 175,091

Summary of MSU Performance (Det

Summary of MSU Performance (Details) - Market Performance Based Restricted Stock Units $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares Underlying MSUs
Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 | shares	611
Granted | shares	219
Vested and released | shares	(271)
Forfeited | shares	(39)
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 | shares	520
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested as of December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 51.41
Granted | $ / shares	55.77
Vested and released | $ / shares	36.73
Forfeited | $ / shares	56.41
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 60.49
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Period
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016	1 year 4 months 7 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Nonvested as of September 30, 2016 | $	$ 48,783

Stock-based Compensation Stock-

Stock-based Compensation Stock-based Compensation Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Expected term (in years)	1 year 2 months 12 days	1 year 2 months 12 days		1 year 2 months 12 days
Expected volatility	27.40%	27.90%	30.50%	31.10%
Risk-free interest rate	0.53%	0.41%	0.65%	0.29%
Expected dividends	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average fair value at grant date (USD per Share)	$ 24.44	$ 17.10	$ 22.23	$ 16.19

Common Stock Repurchase Progr48

Common Stock Repurchase Program - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	Sep. 06, 2016	May 04, 2016	Apr. 30, 2014	Sep. 06, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	May 03, 2016	Apr. 28, 2016
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Payments - accelerated share repurchase					$ 8,200,000
Accelerated share repurchase (shares)					0.1
Market price ($ per share)					$ 93.21
April 2014 Stock Repurchase Program
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock, common stock authorized			$ 300,000,000
Stock repurchase program, period			3 years
Remaining authorized amount					$ 41,800,000
Payments - accelerated share repurchase						$ 50,000,000
Accelerated share repurchase (shares)	0.1	0.5		0.6
Market price ($ per share)						$ 81.89
April 2016 Repurchase
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock, common stock authorized							$ 300,000,000

Accounting for Income Taxes - A

Accounting for Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 11,698	$ 8,862	$ 39,172	$ 31,306
Effective income tax rate, continuing operations	18.40%	24.30%	21.60%	24.80%
Operating loss carryforward					$ 31,400
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 43,900		$ 43,900			$ 39,400
Penalties and interest accrued	1,700		$ 1,700
Change In Legal Structure Increase In Taxes	26,600
Tax Holiday effect		$ 8,200
Tax holiday effect on diluted earnings per share		$ 0.10	$ 0.21	$ 0.30
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign income tax rate			30.00%	30.00%
Tax Holiday effect	300		$ 17,500	$ 24,600
Australian Tax Authority [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 300		$ 300

Computation of Basic and Dilute

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Profit Per Share Attributable to Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Disclosure Computation Of Basic And Diluted Net Profit Per Share Attributable To Common Stock [Abstract]
Net income	$ 51,367	$ 27,616	$ 142,061	$ 95,143
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	79,977	79,808	79,920	80,173
Dilutive effect of potential common stock	1,489	1,284	1,603	1,403
Total shares, diluted	81,466	81,092	81,523	81,576
Net income per share, basic	$ 0.64	$ 0.35	$ 1.78	$ 1.19
Net income per share, diluted	$ 0.63	$ 0.34	$ 1.74	$ 1.17

Segments and Geographical Inf51

Segments and Geographical Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	[1]	$ 172,658	$ 136,473
Number of reportable segments | segment		2
Netherlands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	[1]	$ 109,156	$ 486
[1]	Long-lived assets are attributed to countries based on the entity that owns the asset.

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	[1]	$ 278,589	$ 207,636	$ 786,671	$ 615,210
Gross profit		209,202	157,576	595,045	467,300
Clear Aligner
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		243,668	198,292	706,802	586,138
Gross profit		189,270	156,205	552,663	461,502
Scanner
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		34,921	9,344	79,869	29,072
Gross profit		$ 19,932	$ 1,371	$ 42,382	$ 5,798
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Net Revenues by Geographic Area

Net Revenues by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	[1]	$ 278,589	$ 207,636	$ 786,671	$ 615,210
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	[1]	168,501	143,933	516,924	429,005
Netherlands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	[1]	87,051	37,427	191,049	118,295
Other international
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	[1]	$ 23,037	$ 26,276	$ 78,698	$ 67,910
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Long-Lived Assets by Geographic

Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	[1]	$ 172,658	$ 136,473
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	[1]	43,652	112,632
Netherlands
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	[1]	109,156	486
MEXICO
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets		17,055	15,422
Other international
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	[1]	$ 2,795	$ 7,933
[1]	Long-lived assets are attributed to countries based on the entity that owns the asset.