50 stillman road, north haven ct 06473 call 800.243.2000 or 203.239.2090
3M lava Zirconia
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General Information

It’s easy to see why dentists and labs have made Lava™ Zirconia the #1 brand requested by dentists.

Lava™ Crowns and Bridges from 3M ESPE have long been established as a leader in CAD/CAM-produced zirconia restorations. Why? Because Lava restorations provide precise fit, proven strength and natural esthetics. And your Lava™ Authentication label tells you you’re receiving a genuine Lava restoration.

Like Lava™ Zirconia performance, the data tells the story.

After 8 years of clinical experience, Lava™ Zirconia is #1 in the U.S., offering:

  • Now with a 15 year warranty!
  • 100 clinical studies
  • Millions of cases
  • Superior strength—even with conservative preps
  • Conventional cementation—no adhesive bond strength required
  • Outstanding esthetics—without compromising strength
  • Excellent marginal fit with the Lava™ Precision System
  • Wide range of indications

Excellent Performance
Lava™ Crown and Bridge Restoration
Fracture/Chipping Rate

• 0.86% — 16,632 units 6 (Issaquah Dental Lab)

• 0.74% — 20,300 units 7 (Okon Dental Lab)

Results

5. Fabricated between September 2005 and February 2006. Crowns replaced due to fracture or chipping
41– 50 months after fabrication.
6. Units replaced due to porcelain fracture or chipping. Issaquah Dental Lab, 2008–2009.
7. Units replaced due to porcelain fracture or chipping. Okon Dental Lab, 2004–2009.