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Ketac™ Universal Aplicap™ Glass Ionomer Restorative is a radiopaque, fluoride-releasing glass ionomer restorative in capsules. Self-adhesive and self-curing, it eliminates the need for conditioning, coating or light-curing steps. It can be used for restricted stress-bearing Class I and II restorations and can also be placed in bulk, with no need for layering. The 3M Aplicap delivery system gives dentists better access to deep cavities. Other features and benefits include:
- Enables fast, one-step, stress-bearing restorative solutions
- Extended indications for use compared to other glass ionomer materials
- Low stickiness allows easy placement
- No need for conditioner or coating
- Bulk fill—no need for layering
- Continuously releases fluoride for 24 months
- Self-adhesive and self-cure
- Radiopaque
- Available in 6 shades
Indications for Use
- Linings for single- and multi-surface composite fillings
- Core buildup prior to crown placement
- Primary tooth fillings
- Restricted stress-bearing Class I and Class II restorations
- Cervical fillings
- Single- and multi-surface temporary fillings
- Fissure sealing
Speed
Designed for one-step bulk placement, Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative requires only 4 steps after cavity preparation – enabling a faster, simpler procedure.
Strength
Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative delivers higher compressive strength and surface hardness than several competitive glass ionomers that require a coating.1
Handling
Ketac Universal Aplicap restorative sticks to the cavity while you fill it, but won’t stick to dental instruments, making it easy to place and sculpt.
1. Source: 3M Ketac Universal Aplicap Glass Ionomer Restorative Technical Data Sheet.
A demonstration showing how to use 3M Ketac Universal glass ionomer restorative.
3M Ketac Universal Aplicap has 9 fewer steps as compared to GC Fuji IX GP®.
Ketac Universal Aplicap Glass Ionomer Restorative is available in 50 capsule quantities in the following shades:
- Assorted: White, A2 and A3 (3-105129)
- White (3-105130)
- A1 (3-105131)
- A2 (3-105132)
- A3 (3-105133)
- A3.5 (3-105135)
- A4 (3-105136)