Description SLA (Stereolithography Apparatus) is an additive manufacturing technology for producing dental Lava™ COS models. The Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner COS is a digital impression system that provides a powerful new connection and improved productivity for a doctor and their dental lab. Imagine turning an uncomfortable procedure into a remarkable, interactive experience for patients and being able to confidently review your work in spectacular detail. BENEFITS for LABs: -0.5% remake rate due to marginal fit, 80% below industry average². -Any dental lab can participate with a no-capital-investment option. -Digital files enable timely and effective communication between lab and doctor. -Eliminate stone model production with highly accurate and durable stereolithography models. -Virtually mark margins and ditch dies using the exact video images captured in the mouth. BENEFITS for DENTISTs: -Seating times of single unit crowns decreased on average by 41% when compared to traditional dental impressions¹. -Prescribe PFM or CAD/CAM restorations. -Assess preparations and margins using powerful tools unique to digital dentistry. -Patients prefer a Lava™ COS 3D digital impression to a traditional impression¹. Please subscribe, rate and comment. Find out more about the Lava™ COS and other 3M ESPE products: www.3Mespe.com.
