Lava DVS has positive outlook

Well, we have yet to be able to send a file and test the CAD Blu system for its printing. We are, however, currently testing/milling DVS with our Lava mill. Although we had heard of some struggles with this system, we feel that our very first DVS crown was a success. Adjustments still need to be made with the contour, however the over all product looks promising. I have attached photos for review. The contour has been easily corrected with the 3M system, and they are currently glazing as we speak. I'll continue to post photos of our progress with this product. The most important aspect of this system is the initial design. The CAD tech will have to work closely with the ceramist initially to get a feel for what is expected. It seems as though what you design is what you get, and that is very exciting. Like any current system, this is not a replacement for hand stacking or replacement of technicians. It will fulfill a niche though for production of simple posterior crowns. We'll have to test, but at this time we don't currently see this as a product for anterior restorations.

Dan
Lava Team

3M Lava Ceramic CE - Dennis Ouye, CDT

Course Description:
This course is designed to discuss the challenges associated with today's stone, achieving success and aesthetics with LAVA Zirconia, and working with the LAVA COS SLA models (digitally produced models) and software. In addition, information on techniques and materials for digitally designed and fabricated frames for wax printing, metal laser sintering and milled full contour porcelain will be presented.




Additionally, Dennis will discuss proper framework support for porcelain and how to achieve an aesthetic LAVA zirconia crown. Dennis will provide a demo of his preferred technique.



Instructor:
Dennis Ouye, of LDL designs, will instruct the course. If you are a Certified Dental Technician you may earn 4 CDT units for this course.

Dennis Ouye, CDT, the President of LDL Designs, Inc. a dental laboratory in Berkeley, California. As a certified technician, he lectures and conducts hands-on courses to various study groups and state associations. He has given courses with Dr. Harry Albers for dental technicians at UCSF and UOP dental schools. He has also taught ceramics at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California. For fifteen years he published a question and answer column for the magazine LMT. Recently he lectured for the Pacific Coast Prosthodontic Society in San Francisco, California. In 2005 he was asked to be a consultant and give hands-on ceramic courses for 3M ESPE. He continues to consult and provide education for 3M ESPE on their current technology and materials.


Dan Morgan (Productions Manager, Brabant Dental Lab) had attended this course this past year, and was very impressed and found the information invaluable. Brabant's has asked to host the program for our outsourcing customers and employees who were not able to attend, and 3M has answered our request by covering the course for our labs.


For questions regarding this program please call Dan Morgan - 916-830-7327.

Brabant Dental Lab Blog - Under Construction

Thank you for taking a look at our new blog/discussion forum. This blog is currently under construction, and we are doing so to open up the lines of communication with fellow Labs and Doctors in regards to the positive outlook we have for 3M Lava Zirconia. Please feel free to post any questions in the mean time.

Dan Morgan
CAD/CAM Manager
Brabant Dental Laboratory
Sacramento, California