3M ESPE Ketac Molar Gi Filling 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.

• • Radiopaque.

  • Cost-effective.

   

   

  Advantages:

   

  • High flexural strength,reduces the risk of restoration fracture.

  • Adhesion to enamel and dentin. 

  • Long-term fluoride release.

  • Low acid erosion.

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. 

Precautions -

• Dispense the liquid just before mixing.
• Reseal the bottle immediately.
• Discard the last third of the liquid.
• Isolate the cavity.
• Apply calcium hydroxide liner.
• Condition the cavity wall properly.
• Bulk insertion of GIC.
• Complete it by doing Finishing and Polishing.