The Lava™ All-Ceramic System from 3M ESPE™ encompasses a CAD/CAM procedure for the creation of all-ceramic crowns and bridges for anterior and posterior applications. The framework ceramic consists of zirconia with a specially designed overlying veneer ceramic. The frameworks are made using CAD/CAM procedures (scanning, computer-aided framework design and milling) from pre-sintered zirconia blanks. The system produces high-strength restorations with excellent fit. The size of the final restoration has been increased to compensate for shrinkage during sintering.

Key characteristics:

• Monolithic
• 1200 MPa
• 12 shades
• High stain resistance
• Biocompatible
• Excellent long-term aesthetics
• Due to the low thermal conductivity of the ceramic, there is no sensitivity to temperature variation

Considerations:

• Excellent long-term aesthetics
• Due to the low thermal conductivity of the ceramic, there is no sensitivity to temperature variation