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.

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Lava Ultimate
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 
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