3m Espe Ketac Molar Gi Filling Cement
Features
Description
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.
Key Specifications
Composition of GIC -
Powder
Silica - 41.9%
Alumina - 28.6 %
Almunium flouride - 1.6%
Calcium flouride - 15.7%
Sodium flouride - 9.3%
Almunium Phosphate - 3.8 %
Liquid -
Polyacrylic acid - 35%
Tartaric Acid - 5-15 %
Water
Packaging
Direction of 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.