Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative 300 Capsules A3 3M™ ESPE™ 61097

FAQs

• What are the benefits of Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative vs. conventional glassionomer restoratives?
  • 1-step placement: No need for conditioner/coating.
  • Extended indications for use: Long-term restricted stress-bearing Class I and Class II restorations.
  • Lower stickiness to metal instruments allows easy placement.
  • Better cavity adaptation.
• How is Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative different from previous Ketac™ products?
  • No need for conditioner/coating.
  • Nicer aesthetics compared to Ketac™ Molar Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative.
  • Extended indications for use: Long-term restricted stress-bearing Class I and Class II restorations.
  • Improved filler composition leading to high mechanical properties, even with lower viscosity (compared to Ketac™ Molar Glass Ionomer Restorative)
• Why doesn't Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative need a conditioner?

  Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative has comparable adhesion values when used with or without a Ketac™ Conditioner. Furthermore, adhesion tests performed in-house show that these adhesion values are statistically comparable to the adhesion values of the clinically proven Ketac™ Molar Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative with Ketac™ Conditioner.

• Can I still use a conditioner? Does it have any negative effects?

  Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative is compatible with Ketac™ Conditioner. Using a conditioner does not lead to negative effects; however, it does not significantly change the adhesion values.

• Why doesn't Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative need a coating?

  The special filler composition-in combination with the co-polymeric acid used-and the accelerated setting performance lead to high compressive and flexural strength. In addition, the material exhibits high surface hardness values even in early maturation stages (within 10 minutes after the start of setting), thus surface hardness is high regardless of using a coating or not.

• Can I use a coating? Does it have any effects?

  Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative can be coated using Ketac™ Glaze, Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive or Single Bond Universal Adhesive. Applying a coating will make the surface of the restoration glossier for the first hours; nevertheless, the performance of the material will remain unchanged.

• What are the benefits of the new Aplicap™ capsule compared to the Ketac™ Molar Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative capsule?

  Better reach into deep cavities due to the longer, more conical nozzle.

• Is the new capsule still compatible with the Aplicap™ Applier?

  Yes.

• Do I need to light cure Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative?

  Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative is a traditional glass ionomer restorative with a self-cure (acid-base) mechanism, so light curing is not necessary.

• What is the mixing time?

  8 seconds in a RotoMix™ Capsule Mixing Unit, 10 seconds in a CapMix™ Capsule Mixing Device.

• What is the working time?

  1 minute 40 seconds working time.

• How long is the shelf life of the material?

  36 months shelf life.