Lava™ Crowns and Bridges from 3M ESPE combine superior strength
and durability coupled with excellent esthetics. Available in
eight shades for natural shade matching. Utilizing an innovative
CAD/CAM technology, Lava crowns and bridges are produced on a
zirconium-oxide glass-free polycrystalline base that result in
high-strength, reliable restorations with excellent esthetics and
an outstanding marginal fit. They are ideal for 3- and 4-unit
bridges and suitable for both anterior and posterior applications.
Preparations require minimal removal of tooth structure and
conventional cementation techniques.
3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ All-Ceramic system is an innovative CAD/CAM
Technology for all-ceramic crowns and bridges on a zirconium oxide
base.
More than 1,500 cases, over 150 bridges (3 unit, 4 unit, up to
38mm)
Length of service: 3+ years
Excellent esthetics and translucency
Outstanding marginal fit
Superior strength of zirconia with high fracture resistance
Ideal for 3-unit bridge applications
Preparation is similar to PFM
Custom Veneering ceramic
The Lave All-Ceramic System comes in eight shades for a more
natural look
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 Comparison
of the translucency between
a Lava crown and a PFM crown
Photo courtesy
of MDT V. Weber
and Dr. D. Edelhoff |
 Posterior
Bridge, Before and After
Photos courtesy
of Dr. Lynn Jones
and Matt Roberts, CDT |
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 Anterior
Bridge
Photos courtesy
of Dr. J. Luis Ruiz, DDS |
 Anterior
Bridge
Photos courtesy
of Dr. S. Reich
and MDT A. Hoffmann |
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 Anterior
Bridge
Photos courtesy
of MDT JH Bellmann
and Dr. P.W. Hirschfield |
 Anterior
Bridge
Photos courtesy
of Dr. V. Bonatz |
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