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Strong and beautiful metal-free crowns and fixed prostheses are here! Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) has served us relatively well, but the new generation of all-ceramic technology is making a legitimate alternative possible. Why do you want an alternative for PFM restorations? Currently, many patients are requesting non-metal restorations; up to 50% of women have soft tissue reactions to jewelry that indicates the potential for gingival reactions to the metals used for PFM restorations; and the well-known gray and chalky appearance of the gingival of PFM restorations can be avoided.

3M ESPE's Lava with zirconia frameworks serve well as either single crowns or multiple-unit fixed prostheses. Learn the procedural differences between Lava restorations and PFM. This video shows the concept of computer-driven milled understructures supporting fired ceramic. Close-up clinical demonstrations show procedures for Lava tooth preparations, tissue management, impressions, the steps in laboratory fabrication, and cementation.