Lava™ Ultimate is recommended for use with Intra-oral scanners.
Lava™ Ultimate is the latest advancement in 3M ESPE’s Lava™ product range.
This material offers high flexural strength and fracture toughness, which results in long-term durability. Lava™ ultimate restorations have less wear to opposing enamel than glass ceramics. This product also boasts absorption of chewing forces which reduces stress.
Impression Techniques | Traditional or Digital |
Material | Nano-composite |
Indications | Inlays or Onlays |
Recommended use | Inlays and Onlays |
Margins | Shoulder |
Cementation | Adhesively bonded |
Turnaround Time | 5 lab days |
Method of manufacture | Digitally designed and manufactured |
Aesthetics | ★★★★☆ |
Shades / colouring | No internal effects, standard shades |
Strength | ★★★☆☆ |
Add-on options | None |
Benefits | Accurate adjustability, less abrasion |
Warranty | 5 years |
Type | Independent Inlay/Onlay |
Popularity | ★★★☆☆ |