Consultants’ Comments
- “Easy to dispense, apply and sculpt.”
- “It was fast setting and did not slump.”
- “Easy to pack, especially under crown margins where there is recurrent decay.”
- “It is convenient to have a fast set option when working on children.”
- “The simple workflow improves efficiency.”
- “I like the fluoride release. Great for geriatric patients.”
- “I would like a less opaque shade as well, and a greater range of shades.”
- “The volume in the capsule is low.”
Clinical Tips
- Make sure you are ready to dispense and apply it as soon as it is mixed – it sets really quickly.
- Leave the tooth moist.
- Wait until near the end of the setting time to do any molding.
- Use a slightly wet instrument to initially adapt the material to the margins.
- Use a wet cotton tip applicator or pellet to adapt and smooth out the surface.
- Use for seniors with dry mouth and/or poor home care.
- It makes a great protective layer for lost tooth structure placed when prepping for a crown. Trim carefully if using in a core, to avoid gouging the set material.
Ketac Universal Aplicap was evaluated by 27 consultants for a total of 463 times.
- Bulk-fill, self-cured.
- Self-adhering.
- Radiopaque.
- Fast setting time.
- Fluoride releasing.
- One-step, no conditioner or coating required.
Indications
- Restorations in primary teeth
- Class V restorations
- Core build-ups
- Liner
- Fissure sealing
- Restricted stress-bearing Class I and II restorations
- Single- and multi-surface temporary restorations
Description
Ketac Universal Aplicap is a self-curing, self-adhering, radiopaque glass ionomer restorative material. It can be placed in bulk, does not require incremental layering, and offers a low level of stickiness sufficient for it to stick to the preparation without sticking to the instrument. It also offers continuous fluoride release for 24 months. Setting time is 3 minutes, 40 seconds from the start of mixing. With a compressive strength of 250 MPa, this restorative material can be used in restricted stress-bearing areas. Ketac Universal Aplicap is available in six shades, including White, A1, A2, A3, A3.5, and A4. Boxes contain 50 capsules of a single shade, or a mix of White, A2 and A3.
Unique Features
- Low stickiness for easy placement
- Does not require a conditioner or coating after placement
- Extended indications for use compared to other glass ionomer materials












