ProMonitoring™ Aligner Composition

ProMonitoring™ uses a material called Zendura to produce aligners and PermaForm™ retainers.  This material does not contain latex. It is recommended to rinse each step of aligners before wearing.

Zendura FLX
Zendura A
Zendura FLX vs. Zendura A: Features and Benefits

Zendura FLX

ProMonitoring™ aligners are made of a material called Zendura FLX.  This material is composed of:

• THERMOPLASTIC URETHANE
• COPOLYESTER 

Source: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Why use Zendura FLX?

Purpose: For fabricating teeth movement aligners

Zendura FLX is a multilayer aligner material that is widely recognized as the new benchmark for exceptional teeth movement and patient comfort. It features a unique dual-shell construction with an elastomeric polyurethane inner core encased in a hard outer shell.

Additional information: Zendura FLX Properties

Zendura A

PermaForm™ retainers are made of a material called Zendura A.  This material is 0.76mm thick and composed of:

• POLYURETHANE   
• NONYLPHENOL PHOSPHITE  

Source: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Why use Zendura A?

Purpose: For fabricating post-treatment retainers and aligners

Zendura A is a monolayer material made entirely of a proprietary polyurethane resin. The orthodontic industry considers it as the well-established gold standard as a post-treatment retainer material for its exceptional crack resistance and stress retention.  It is also still widely used as an aligner and a “finishing” aligner material.

Additional information: Zendura A Properties

Zendura FLX vs. Zendura A: Features and Benefits

	Zendura FLX	Zendura A
Patient comfort during tooth movement stages	Excellent	Good
Long-duration tooth-moving force	Better	Good
Durability and crack resistance for long-term retainer use	Better	Exceptional
Ease of Insertion & removal	Better	Good
Visual clarity	Excellent	Excellent
Stain-resistance	Excellent	Excellent
Number of Layers	3	1
Ease of trimming & finishing	Excellent	Good
Material	.76mm	.76mm

Source: Zendura Dental