Lava™ Zirconia Crown
Lava™ Zirconia is a premium CAD/CAM zirconia restoration associated with the 3M™ Lava™ restorative system. It is designed to provide a combination of high strength, precision, and natural aesthetics, making it suitable for demanding fixed prosthetic cases.
- Very strong and accurate
- Excellent long-term stability
- Resistant to fracture and crack propagation
- Excellent marginal fit
- Higher translucency
- Traditional cementation with 3M ESPE Ketac™ Cem or RelyX™ Luting Cement is recommended for cementing crowns and bridges made from Lava™ system materials for every restoration type.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL | 3M™ veneered zirconia |
| INDICATIONS | Crowns Inlays/onlays (limited) Bridges |
| IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE | Digital or traditional |
| AESTHETICS | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| MARGINS | Shoulder/heavy chamfer (0.5-1.0mm) |
| ETCH | No |
| DURABILITY | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| CEMENTATION | Conventional or adhesive |
| BONDING | ⭐☆☆☆☆ |
| FLEXURAL STRENGTH | 1100-1440 MPa (substructure), 90 MPa (porcelain) |
| METHOD OF MANUFACTURE | CAD/CAM + customisation |
| MATERIAL SHADES/COLOURING | 8 framework shades |
| STAIN RESISTANCE | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| SPAN/INGOT SIZE | Full arch possible |
