3MESPELAVA

Lava™ All Ceramic System

		The superior strength of zirconia
		Highest-strength class of ceramic material
		Less water absorption
		Less cracking, less fracturing, greater durability
		Outstanding marginal fit
		Excellent esthetics and translucency
		Conventional technique and cementation
		More than four years of clinical history
		Ideal for three-unit bridges

Lava™ Crowns & Bridges

		Patented substructure available in 8 different shades
		Zirconia provides proven high strength performance
		More than 25 years zirconia research and technology
		Precision CAD/CAM system for outstanding marginal fit
		Five years of clinical history and proven results
		Natural translucency and unmatched esthetics
		Indicated for anterior and posterior crowns and bridges
		Conventional cementation
		Minimal removal of tooth structure

   The 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Crowns and Bridges system is an innovative CAD/CAM technology
using a zirconium oxide base. The durability and esthetics of Lava restorations represent the optimum
in all-ceramic systems. Preparations require removal of less tooth structure, and cementation can be
accomplished using proven, conventional techniques. Colorable frameworks that are thin and
translucent ensure a natural and vital appearance. The result is a restoration ideal for single crowns,
three- and four-unit bridges with multiple abutments, splinted crowns (up to four units), and cantilever
bridges (except single abutment) that offer strength, stability and outstanding marginal fit.

  With the Lava™ System, 3M™ ESPE™ presents innovative CAD/CAM technology for all-ceramic
crowns and bridges on a zirconia base.

  Due to the remarkable strength, stability and esthetics of zirconia, Lava™ Crowns and Bridges are
indicated for the anterior as well as for the posterior region. Excellent fit is guaranteed by a perfectly
coordinated system.

  A tooth structure friendly preparation can be achieved, and cementation can be carried out
according to proven conventional techniques. In order to combine the advantages of an adhesive
cementation with the simple handling of a conventional cementation, the new self-adhesive cement
RelyX™ Unicem can be used for an easy-handling.

  The esthetics and durability of Lava™ restorations represents the optimum in all-ceramic systems.
Colorable frameworks of ideal translucency and thin veneer ceramic layer ensure a natural
appearance due to the wide scope of esthetic.

  The milling of zirconia frameworks in the presintered state prevents damage of the microstructure of
the material, and ensures an excellent long-term perspective for Lava™ restorations.

Benefits

		Excellent esthetics and translucency.
		Outstanding marginal fit.
		Superior strength of zirconia with high fracture resistance.
		Preparation is similar to PFM.
		Preparations require removal of less tooth structure.
		Cementation can be accomplished using proven, conventional techniques.
		Shaded frameworks are thin and translucent to ensure a natural and vital

appearance.

Easy-to use custom veneering ceramic applies directly to coping surface

without bonding systems or opaquer. Designed to meet the coefficient of thermal
expansion of Lava Frame Zirconia.

		Ideal for 3- and 4-unit bridge, crown and splinted crown applications.
		Lava™ Frame Zirconia is available in 8 shades to provide better matching

to the natural original tooth.

Lava™ Ceram is available in 16 shades. The color range comprises the

             following components: 16 framework modifiers, 16 dentin materials, 10 magic
             materials, 4 enamel materials, 2 enamel effect materials, 7 shoulder materials, 4
             Transpa-Opal materials, 16 modifier materials, 10 extrinsic stains, 2 glazes and
             accompanying mixing liquids.








	ArtiSmile Dental Laboratory has wonderful news that benefits you and your client! Recently, ArtiSmile started using a new product called 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™. Lava™ is used to make crowns and bridges with conventional techniques and unconventional results!