Is all Zirconia the same, what is different between Lava and Procera etc?
Not all zirconia is created equal. Yes, zirconia can be chemically similar, but once processed, the mechanical and optical characteristics can be significantly different. Which can mean a significant difference in the final restoration for your patients. Lava is processed differently then other zirconias with a “trade-secret formulation designed to enhance the translucency, marginal fit and strength”. Procera is milled in the ‘green’ state, then sintered to sized and density.
