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We integrate digital technology and material science in an intuitive way to help dentists and labs improve productivity while offering superior oral care. |
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Find out why doctors ask for Lava™ restorations by name more than all the other zirconia brands combined. |
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Get more from your Lava investment. Tap into resources available from 3M ESPE. |
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It's easy for dentists and labs to offer Lava™ restorations without investing in hardware. |
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Flexible business models for labs 3M ESPE offers three business models that make it possible for any size of lab to offer genuine Lava™. |
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Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. 3M ESPE will soon offer digital impressioning with Lava C.O.S. |
Photography courtesy of Ariel Raigrodski, DMD, MS |
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. With a broad range of indications available, it's easy to offer Lava™ restorations. |
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3M ESPE believes there is more to a partnership than just selling equipment. It is about consistency, security and support. |
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It's easy for dentists and labs to offer Lava™ restorations without investing in hardware. |
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Flexible business models for labs 3M ESPE offers three business models that make it possible for any size of lab to offer genuine Lava™. |
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Give your smile a Brighter Future
You need a restoration. So what is a restoration?
An indirect restoration, also called a crown or bridge, is used to cover or replace a tooth that is broken, discolored, badly shaped or has too much decay for a filling
- The restoration is fitted over the original tooth after any decay has been removed
- The right restoration will look, feel and last like your natural teeth
What materials can be used for a restoration?
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Porcelain-Fused-To-Metal |
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Zirconium Oxide |
Lava™ Crowns and Bridges.
Natural beauty that brings out the same in you.
- Lava™ Zirconia restorations are an ideal alternative to porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations
- Lava zirconia restorations provides the translucency and beauty of your natural teeth
- Lava zirconia could be an alternative for those who have concerns about metal
Lava™ Crowns and Bridges.
An investment that helps you live comfortably.
- Precision computer design ensures Lava restorations fit well, and feel comfortable
- 3M ESPE is committed to providing materials and solutions that are safe and effective for use.
Lava™ Crowns and Bridges.
Beauty that lasts like no other restoration.
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Order Lava™ Literature (DOC, 854KB)
Handling and Prep Guide for Lava™ Restorations (PDF, 834KB)
Detailed instructions for dentists and labs
Handling Guide for Cementation and Sterilization (PDF, 964KB)
A Collection of Scientific Results (PDF, 1.5MB)
A collection of published research studies
Lava™ Technical Product Profile (PDF, 826KB)
Lava™ Flyer (PDF, 419KB)
A general overview for dentists.
Lava™ Procedure Video (WMV, 12.2MB)
View the clinical procedure
Lava™ Zirconia Scientific Facts (PDF, 1.3MB)
Lava™ Lab Catalogue (PDF, 3.8MB)
