3M Health Care has developed a dentistry product 'Lava' crowns and bridges and has introduced the same in India. Combining digital dentistry with material science, Lava offers state-of-the-art crown and bridge solutions.

Lava crowns and bridges replicate the look and feel of a natural tooth. Built of Zirconia, a high strength material, the Lava crown and bridge solution is one of the most durable, hi-quality tooth restorative technologies available in the market today. Using the latest dental developments in CAD/CAM technology and computerized production systems, Lava ensures a perfectly reproduced dental solution. This provides for a flawlessly fitted crown or bridge; critical to the prevention of long term failure.

"Everybody wants a perfect set of teeth. In our endeavour to provide our customers with hi-tech innovative products, we have brought the new technology in India. Lava crowns and bridges are restorations that are fracture-resistant and inert with respect to biocompatibility, providing one of the most durable all-ceramic restorations available today," said Gautam Khanna, vice-president and head of 3M Healthcare, India.

Lava is available across all the major cities in India and comes with a five year warranty from 3M.

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. The company's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms, often in combination, to a wide array of customer needs. With $24.5 billion in sales, 3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries.

3M India Limited is the Indian arm of 3M and has been in the country for the last 20 years and markets about 3000 products in India with leading positions in health care; safety, security and protection services.