3M Lava Zirconia

The first and only esthetic monolithic zirconia with integrated fluorescence

3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Esthetic is the first ceramic line to meet modern dentistry’s expectations, with tooth-like fluorescence integrated deep within the blank, outperforming conventional glass-ceramics that only have an external fluorescent coating which wears away over time.

3M™ Lava™ Esthetic ceramic restorations always look natural and last over time, whether in daylight, sunlight, or ultraviolet light.

USA

ORIGIN

800 MPa

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

5-Day

IN-LAB WORKING TIME

Highlights

  • With unique shading technology, the esthetic 3M™ Lava™ ceramic blank combines the esthetics of glass-ceramics with the high strength of monolithic restorations. The first zirconia integrated with tooth-like fluorescence.
  • High opacity, optimized for fully esthetic restorations.
  • The first zirconia with inherent tooth-like fluorescence in all shades.
  • Whether in daylight, sunlight, or black light – restorations made of Lava esthetic zirconia always look natural.

Technical specifications

Indications

  • Single crowns, veneers
  • Three-unit bridges with 1 pontic
  • Bridges up to 48 mm in length
  • Splinted crowns
  • Implant-supported crowns
  • Inlays and onlays (except for patients with bruxism)

Composition

High purity zirconium dioxide stabilized with 5 mol% yttria

Flexural strength

800 MPa

Color

Vita, Bleach

Warranty Policy

None

More information

The 3M™ Lava™ Esthetic system is based on unique shading technology; 3M™ Lava™ Esthetic zirconia combines the esthetics of glass-ceramics with the high strength of monolithic restorations

Brochure / Additional Resources

3M Lava Esthetic – Khai Nguyen Dental Lab
DOCUMENT
3M Lava Es_Tieng Viet.pdf
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3M Lava Esthetic – Khai Nguyen Dental Lab
DOCUMENT
3M Lava Es_English.pdf
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Indications

  • Single crowns
  • Bridges up to 48 mm in length
  • Splinted crowns
  • Implant-supported crowns
  • Cantilever bridges (except for patients with bruxism)
  • Inlay and onlay bridges (except for patients with bruxism)
  • Anterior bonded bridges (except for patients with bruxism)
  • Splinted crowns up to 4 units.
  • Bridges of 5+ units (up to 48 mm) with a maximum of 2 pontics in posterior and 4 pontics in anterior regions.

Composition

High purity zirconium dioxide stabilized with 3 mol% yttria

Flexural strength

1400 MPa

Color

White

Warranty Policy

None

More information

The Lava All-Ceramic system from 3M™ ESPE™ uses advanced digital technology and premium materials to deliver high-quality restorations. Harnessing the speed and precision of CAD/CAM technology, all-ceramic crowns and bridges are built on a zirconia substructure – an extremely hard, stable material with high fracture resistance. Preparation requires less tooth reduction, and conventional cementation techniques can still be used. The thin, translucent zirconia frameworks can be shaded to ensure natural, vibrant esthetics.

Brochure / Additional Resources

3M Lava Esthetic – Khai Nguyen Dental Lab
DOCUMENT
3M Lava Plus_Tieng Viet.pdf
Download
3M Lava Esthetic – Khai Nguyen Dental Lab
DOCUMENT
3M Lava Plus_English.pdf
Download