| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2420402 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Change in the Carrying Value of Goodwill (Detail) (http://www.aligntech.com/role/GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsChangeInCarryingValueOfGoodwillDetail) |
| Table | Schedule of Goodwill [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001097149 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Segments [Axis] | Segments [Domain] |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Balance, Beginning Balance | ||
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments | ( | ( |
Balance, Ending Balance | 61,074,000 | |