3M issues change in indication for CAD/CAM Restorative product: 3 quick points

3M is removing the crown indication for their Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative product. According to a company release, the crowns are debonding at a “higher-than-expected.”

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Here are three quick points:

1. The company said the product is not to be used for crowns.

2. According to a statement, the product is still indicated for inlays, onlays (with an internal retentive design element) and veneer restoratives.

3. 3M sent letters to dental offices and laboratories offering a refund for returned unused blocks/frames, said the ADA.

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