Figure 1: The patient had a large MOD amalgam restoration on No. 20.

Figure 2: Buccal view of the tooth.

Figure 3: The prep prior to placement of the cord.

Figure 4: A hemostatic agent was applied and 00 cord was placed

Figure 5: The area was lightly dusted prior to digital scanning.

Figure 6: The 3M True Definition Scanner is used to capture the digital impression

Figure 7: The scan was submitted to the lab with a request for a Lava Plus zirconia crown.

Figure 8: The crown is returned from the lab for final seating.

Figure 9: The final Lava Plus zirconia crown.

Figure 10: Occlusal view of the final crown

3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Plus High Translucency Zirconia

• Designed to deliver the esthetics of a layered

restoration in a monolithic all-zirconia

• Unique formulation provides higher translucency

• High strength allows for a tooth-preserving preparation