Upper and Lower models with dies trimmed.
(bite registration for bridges should cover pontic and 2 adjacent teeth on either side).
Shade Choice.
Indications
Crowns.
Crowns over Implants.
3 to 6 Unit Bridges with total lengths up to 38mm.
Ideal Preparation
1mm chamfer margin
1.5mm axial wall reduction
2mm incisal/occlusal reduction required.
No Knife-edge margins
Note: As with any all-ceramic, no sharp or right angles.
Recommended Cements
Lava can be cemented using conventional PFM techniques. We recommend:
Rely X Unicem from 3M ESPE (www.3MESPE.com)
Panavia 21 from J. Morita. (www.jmoritausa.com)
GC Fuji Glass Ionomer. (www.gcamerica.com)
Adjustment Tips
Avoid internal adjustment of Lava coping.
When adjustments are necessary, adjust prepped tooth.
Use a diamond with water for ceramic adjustments of veneer porcelain.
Avoid carbide bur use.
