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Indications with the Lava™ System

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.

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Single Crowns

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Splinted Crowns

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3-unit Bridges1

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4-unit Bridges1

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5-unit Bridges1

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6-unit Bridges1

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Cantilever Bridges2

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Inlay Bridges and Onlay Bridges3
(excluded for patients with bruxism)

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Maryland Bridges3
(excluded for patients with bruxism)

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Primary/Telescopes

Implant Abutments
Lava Zirconia for implant abutments and Handling Guide for Cementation and Sterilization (PDF, 964KB)

 

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.

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