3M Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative for CEREC
A resin nano ceramic CAD/CAM restorative material for CEREC systems, combining glass ceramic and resin benefits for brilliant chairside restorations.
3M Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative for CEREC is a resin nano ceramic material milled using chairside CAD/CAM systems to produce crowns and other indirect restorations in a single visit. The manufacturer describes it as the first resin nano ceramic restorative to combine the benefits of both glass ceramic and resin materials, aiming to give dentists a restoration that balances the strength and appearance of ceramic with the more forgiving handling characteristics of a resin based material.
For clinicians using CEREC or similar chairside milling systems, this material is intended to give a brilliant, esthetic result while supporting the overall efficiency of same-day restorative dentistry, reducing the need for a laboratory step and a second patient visit. Lava Ultimate is offered in a wide range of shades and translucencies, reflected in the many catalogue numbers associated with this product, letting the clinician select the block that best matches the patient's tooth.
It suits practices with in-house CAD/CAM milling capability.
