3M Lava™ Esthetic
Innovation in zirconia from a brand you can trust. The first zirconia with inherent, toothlike fluorescence for your high-aesthetic full-contour crown and bridge cases.
All you ever wanted in one crown.
With 800 MPa* strength and high translucency optimised for aesthetic full-contour crowns and bridges, Lava Esthetic zirconia can be used as an alternative to typical glass ceramic cases with confidence. With minimum 0.8 mm, it allows for reduced wall thickness compared with lithium disilicate glass ceramic and also thinner connectors (12 mm² anterior and 14 mm² posterior) for bridges.**
*3-point bending strength according to ISO 6872:2015; qualified for Type II, class 4.**Based on manufacturer instructions for use.
Impression Technique | Digital or traditional |
Material | Esthetic Flouresent Full-Contour Monolithic Zirconia |
Indications | Anterior and posterior crowns Bridges with maximum one Pontic between two crowns Inlays/onlys, veneers |
Recommended use | Bridges, single crowns |
Margins | Feather edge, chamfer or shoulder |
Cementation | Conventional, self-adhesive or adhesive cementation |
Etch | N/A |
Recommended cement | 3M™ RelyX™ Unicem 2 |
Turnaround Time | 5 lab days |
Method of manufacture | Digitally designed and manufactured |
Aesthetics | ★★★★ |
Shades / colouring | No internal effects, standard shades |
Add-on options | Fit to denture |
Benefits | High durability strength metal-free, exceptional accuracy |
Warranty | 10 years |
Type | Premium Crown |
Popularity | ★★★★ |
Strength | 800MPa |