3m Espe Ketac Molar GI Filling Cement

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

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.

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.

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

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

Directions 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.