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Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative

Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative


The world's first nano-ionomer – and a breakthrough in direct restoratives.

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Nanotechnology makes our glass ionomer unique. The Clicker™ Dispenser makes it easier

Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative is the first paste/paste, resin-modified glass ionomer material based on bonded nanofiller technology. This technology adds benefits not usually associated with glass ionomers, resulting in a whole NEW category of glass ionomer restorative: the nano-ionomer.

The Alternative Aesthetic Glass Ionomer Solution

In a clinical evaluation, over 60% of the dentists who used Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative in their practice rated the final overall aesthetics the same or better than their current composite restorative material.*

Ketac™ NanoKetac™ Nano

Photos courtesy of Dr. Gunnar Reich

An aesthetically-pleasing Class V restoration using Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative. Ketac N100 is an ideal alternative aesthetic glass ionomer solution for everyday dentistry.

  • Superb polish: In-vitro testing results show Ketac N100 restorative has higher initial polish than other glass ionomer restorative materials.
  • Excellent aesthetics: Shades of Ketac N100 restorative were developed to match the shade targets of Filtek™ Supreme XT Universal Restorative.

*Source: 3M ESPE internal data

AFMs Compare Surface Smoothness

The study below uses an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) to compare the surface smoothness of four restorative dental materials after being polished with a diamond-impregnated polishing system.

The colour bar topographically distinguishes between the high peaks and lower valleys of the four products – Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative, a composite material (Tetric EvoCeram®) and two competitive resin-modified glass ionomers (Fuji II™ LC and Fuji Filling™ LC).

Surface Comparisons

Surface Roughness ChartGloss reflectance chart

After polishing, Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative showed higher gloss and smoother surfaces than two competitive resin-modified glass ionomer restorative materials.*

The gloss reflectance or polish showed Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative having superb polish compared to Fuji II LC and Fuji Filling LC. Results illustrate improved aesthetics and reduced surface roughness.*

High Fluoride Release

Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative shows high fluoride release that is rechargeable after being exposed to a topical fluoride source. Additionally, in-vitro tests showed Ketac N100 restorative’s ability to create a caries inhibition zone after acid exposure.

Cumulative fluoride release chart

High Wear Resistance

Restorations made with Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative look great and perform well in abrasive environments. When tested against competitive resin-modified glass ionomers, Ketac N100 restorative shows a higher wear resistance, making it an ideal glass ionomer solution in posterior applications.

Improved 3-body chart

Faster, Easier Mixing and Dispensing

We put Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative paste/paste formula in our award-winning Clicker™ Dispenser to make it faster and easier to dispense and mix the perfect dose every time – with less mess.Ketac™ N100 Light Curing Nano-Ionomer Restorative

Meets a Wide Range of Clinical Indications:

  • Primary teeth restorations
  • Transitional restorations
  • Small Class I restorations
  • Sandwich restorations
  • Class III and V restorations
  • Core build-ups

Experience another breakthrough brought to you by 3M ESPE, a trusted leader in restorative product innovation.

To order, contact your 3M ESPE Certified Channel Partner.

Fuji and Tetric EvoCeram are not trademarks of 3M.