Possible Indications with the Lava™ System.
Due to its excellent mechanical and optical characteristics, 3M ESPE Lava™ Zirconia can be used for a wide range of indications.
Figure 1: Single crowns
Figure 2: Splinted Crowns
Figure 3: 3-unit Bridges(1)
Figure 4: 4-unit Bridges(1)
Figure 5: 5-unit Bridges(1)
Figure 6: 6-unit Bridges(1)
Figure 7: Cantilever
bridges(2)
Figure 8: Inlay Bridges
and Onlay Bridges(3)
Figure 9: Maryland
Bridges(3) (excluded for
patients with bruxism)
Figure 10: Implant abutments
1) 3-6 unit Bridges with a maximum of two bridge units next to one another in the posterior area and a maximum of four bridge units next to one another in the anterior area.
2) with a maximum of 1 pendant at the position of a premolar or incisor (cantilever bridges are not approved for use in patients with bruxism)
3) Tests have proven: Lava™ Zirconia shows a sufficient strength for this indication. However, this type of indication overall can have a higher failure risk due to de-cementation and secondary caries regardless of manufacturer. Please refer to national and regional dental associations for more information.
A specially formulated-
for-Lava porcelain:
LavaTM Ceram Overlay Porcelain
LavaTM Ceram was designed for the LavaTM System and provides
proven bond strength to LavaTM Copings.
