About the Lava System -

Every day more dentists ask their lab for the Lava brand from 3M ESPE. Lava restorations are made with Lava zirconia and are designed and milled with the innovative Lava CAD/CAM system. The combination of materials and precision milling produces a strong restoration with an excellent marginal fit. The Lava™ Scanner allows labs to confidently move from conventional wax up design to virtual design.

Advantages of the Lava System -

• Precision CAD/CAM system for outstanding marginal fit
• Superior fit relative to leading competition
• Fit cited as the most important attribute to doctors
• Proven high strength performance-1440 MPa 3-pt. bend strength
• 5-year clinical study with 100% survival rate
• Natural translucency and unmatched aesthetics
• Patented substructure system available in 8 shades

There is zirconia, and then there is Lava™ Zirconia.

Not all zirconia is created equal. Yes, zirconia can be chemically similar, but once processed, the mechanical and optical characteristics can be significantly different. Which can mean a significant difference in the final restoration for your patients.

3M ESPE's material science meets advanced digital technology.

• Processed differently with a trade-secret formulation designed to enhance the translucency, marginal fit and strength
• Excellent marginal fit that has been clinically documented
• Optimal strength and translucency

Due to its excellent mechanical and optical characteristics, 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Zirconia can be used for a wide range of indications including: Single crowns, splinted crowns, 3-unit bridges, 4-unit bridges, 5-unit bridges, 6-unit bridges, cantilever bridges, inlay/onlay bridges, maryland bridges, and primary/telescopes.