3m espe ketac molar glass ionomer cement

For decades, 3M ESPE has been the trailblazer in the glass ionomer success story.Just like you as a dentist, we see a real need for differentiated therapy. Thus, glass ionomers are only part of our comprehensive product offering.It's true that they don’t represent a universally applicable restoration material, but they provide excellent results with little effort for many indications.

INDICATIONS:

• Single-surface fillings in posterior areas.
• Core build-ups Primary teeth fillings (as amalgam substitute).
• Cervical fillings in posterior region Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) Base material for single- and multiple-surface composite fillings.

ADVANTAGES:

• High flexural strength,reduces the risk of restoration fracture.
• Adhesion to enamel and dentin.
• Long-term fluoride release.
• Low acid erosion.
• Radiopaque.
• Cost-effective.

COMPOSITION OF GIC -

1. Powder -

• Silica - 41.9%
• Alumina - 28.6 %
• Almunium flouride - 1.6%
• Calcium flouride - 15.7%
• Sodium flouride - 9.3%
• Almunium Phosphate - 3.8 %

2. Liquid -

• Polyacrylic acid - 35%
• Tartaric Acid - 5-15 %
• Water

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

• 1 x 15 gm Powder
• 1 x 7.8 ml Liquid
• 1 x Mixing Pad
• 1 x Plastic Scoop

HOW TO USE ?

Steps -

• Take powder liquid ratio 3:1
• Must be mixed within 45 sec.
• Use a polymer paper mixing pad for mixing the powder and liquid.
• Mix over a large area with a plastic spatula.
• Isolate the cavity.
• Apply calcium hydroxide liner.
• Condition the cavity wall properly.
• Bulk insertion of GIC.
• Complete it by doing Finishing and Polishing.

Precautions -

• Dispense the liquid just before mixing.
• Reseal the bottle immediately.
• Discard the last third of the liquid.