Indications with the Lava™ System

Single Crowns	Splinted Crowns	3-unit Bridges¹
4-unit Bridges¹	5-unit Bridges¹	6-unit Bridges¹
Cantilever Bridges²	Inlay Bridges and Onlay Bridges³ (excluded for patients with bruxism)	Maryland Bridges³ (excluded for patients with bruxism)
Primary/Telescopes	Lava Zirconia for implant abutments and Handling Guide for Cementation and Sterilization (PDF, 964KB)

¹ 3 - 6 unit bridges with a maximum of two bridge units next to one another in the posterior area and a maximum of four bridge units next to one another in the anterior area.
² with a maximum of 1 pendant at the position of a premolar or incisor (cantilever bridges are not approved for use in patients with bruxism)
³ Tests have proven: Lava™ zirconia shows a sufficient strength for this indication. However, this type of indication overall can have a higher failure risk due to de-cementation and secondary caries regardless of manufacturer. Please refer to national and regional dental associations for more information.