3M ESPE Ketac Molar GIC

3M ESPE Ketac Molar GIC

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. Now they have come up with ketac molar. Thus, ketac molar is only part of our comprehensive product offering. They provide excellent results with little effort for indications.

Ketac Molar is a Glass Ionomer Filling Cement used to restore teeth. It is a white, putty-like material that is placed in the tooth cavity and then light-cured. It is available in both regular and light-cured forms.

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.

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

Advantages:

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

Features

• Quick and easy to use with children.
• Excellent mechanical properties for posterior teeth.
• Bulk-fill convenience.
• Ketac Molar Quick - for fast setting posterior restorations.

Key Specifications:

• Delivery system - Hand-mixed.
• Product type - Cement
• Compressive Strenght - High upto 200Mpa.
• Mateial - Radio-opaue .