Ketac™ Nano Light-Curing Glass Ionomer Restorative

An aesthetic glass ionomer. Fewer steps. Faster treatment.

Introducing Ketac™ Nano Light-Curing Glass Ionomer Restorative in the revolutionary Quick Mix Capsule. This innovative delivery system allows you to easily prepare Ketac Nano restorative in significantly less time than traditional triturated capsules. Three quick steps and the product is ready for dispensing—truly a valuable advantage over all the glass ionomer products on the market.

Quick Mix Capsule: 3 Steps		Triturated Capsule: 11 Steps
		Shake capsule to loosen powder Depress plunger on capsule Insert into activator/applier Click once to activate Remove from applier/activator Insert into mixer Mix for 10 seconds Remove from mixer Insert into applier Two clicks to prime Syringe slowly

Each Quick Mix Capsule contains a convenient unit dose of Ketac Nano restorative’s two pastes. The revolutionary Quick Mix Capsule mixes the two pastes inside the tip. No hand mixing means less mess and little cleanup. It also means fewer voids* – a critical benefit of this state-of-the-art system‚ since porosity may lead to reduced physical properties.**

Unchanged is the product’s outstanding wear resistance‚ esthetics and polish; and‚ it still offers fluoride release similar to conventional and resin-modified glass ionomer restoratives.

To order
Contact your authorized 3M ESPE dental distributor.

*Source: 3M ESPE internal data
**Source: Rie Nomoto‚ et al‚ Dental Materials (2004) 20‚ 972-978.

The innovative Quick Mix Capsule saves time‚ steps‚ and improves overall mixing results.

No trituration needed No measuring or hand mixing Less mess/cleanup Consistent mixing Fewer voids		No measuring needed. Each unit-dose capsule contains the accurate amounts of the two pastes. It delivers the same amount of material as competitive unit-dose capsules. No trituration needed.
The revolutionary Quick Mix Capsule mixes the two pastes inside the tip. No hand mixing needed—which means less mess, less cleanup. Fewer voids.
	Dispensed directly into the preparation. The correct position of the tip for mixing and dispensing is extended straight out—not bent at an angle.

Fewer voids from a Quick Mix Capsule than a triturated capsule.*

Micro-CT Scans (3-D)*
Internal Views (Yellow = Voids)
Porosity may lead to reduced physical properties.**

				60% of dentists (n = 120) who used the Quick Mix Capsule in their practice noted fewer voids in their restorations.*
Ketac™ Nano restorative from the Quick Mix Capsule	Fuji II™ LC from a triturated capsule	Fuji IX™ from a triturated capsule

To order
Contact your authorized 3M ESPE dental distributor.

*Source: 3M ESPE internal data
**Source: Rie Nomoto‚ et al‚ Dental Materials (2004) 20‚ 972-978.

Our nanotechnology makes a better‚ more aesthetic glass ionomer.

Ketac™ Nano Light-Curing Glass Ionomer Restorative blends nanotechnology originally developed for Filtek™ Supreme Universal Restorative WITH fluoroaluminosilicate (FAS) technology‚ creating the world’s first nano-ionomer.

Benefits gained from blending glass ionomer FAS technology with nanotechnology:

1. Smooth Surface

Built from bonded nano-sized fillers and nanoclusters‚ resulting in benefits not usually associated with glass ionomers‚ such as smooth surface.

*Source: 3M ESPE internal data

2. High Initial Polish and Gloss

Photographic images of reflectance after polishing.

All glass ionomers shown are Shade A2

Gloss Reflectance

Rhopoint Novo-Curve gloss reflectance readings.

3. Excellent Wear

Ketac™ Nano Light-Curing Glass Ionomer Restorative:

• Is more wear-resistant so it performs well in an abrasive environment, like chewing.
• Exhibits a low flexural modulus – so is less brittle than other glass ionomers.

Low Wear*

Low Flexural Modulus = Less Brittle*

*Source: 3M ESPE internal data

4. High Fluoride Release – tests even higher with the primer.

Ketac™ Nano Light-Curing Glass Ionomer Restorative Primer:

• Shares key components with Ketac Nano restorative<./li>
• Promotes adhesion.
• Promotes fluoride release.

Fluoride Release (ppm F/g)*

*Source: 3M ESPE internal data

To order
Contact your authorized 3M ESPE dental distributor.

An aesthetic alternative to glass ionomers, and an important part of everyday dentistry.

• Primary teeth restorations
• Small Class I restorations
• Class III and V restorations
• Transitional restorations
• Laminate/sandwich restorations
• Core build-ups

To order
Contact your authorized 3M ESPE dental distributor.