Lava Software

Software for Dental CAD/CAM Applications Operating Instructions

3M ESPE AG Dental Products D-82229 Seefeld - Germany 3M ESPE Dental Products St. Paul, MN U.S.A. 55144-1000

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 1 1 Basic Information........................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Intended Use ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 How to Use these Instructions............................................................................................ 3 2 Areas of Use............................................................................................................................... 4 3 Lava Calc Software .................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 Toolbar................................................................................................................................ 8 3.2 File Menu.......................................................................................................................... 9 3.3 View Menu........................................................................................................................ 10 3.4 Calculation Menu ............................................................................................................. 10 3.5 Service Menu ................................................................................................................... 10 3.6 Info Menu ......................................................................................................................... 10 3.7 Milling Times and Running Meter Display .......................................................................... 10 4 Lava Design Software ................................................................................................................ 12 4.1 Toolbar................................................................................................................................ 12 4.2 File Menu.......................................................................................................................... 13 4.3 Edit Menu ......................................................................................................................... 14 4.4 Service Menu ................................................................................................................... 15 4.5 "Settings Menu .................................................................................................................. 16 4.6 View Menu........................................................................................................................ 18 5 Operation.................................................................................................................................... 19 5.1 Digitization/Scanning .......................................................................................................... 19 5.1.1 Case Information ...................................................................................................... 20 5.1.2 Center Model............................................................................................................ 24 5.1.3 Adjust Model Height ................................................................................................. 25 5.1.4 Align Model / Correct Tipped Teeth (only Scan ST) ................................................ 26 5.1.5 Start Digitization ....................................................................................................... 27 5.1.6 Set Exposure Parameters ........................................................................................ 27 5.1.7 Scanning, Optimization and Conversion of the Data ............................................... 28 5.2 Modeling ............................................................................................................................. 30 5.2.1 Basic Functions ........................................................................................................ 31 5.2.2 Define Dies............................................................................................................... 43 5.2.3 Define Preparation Limits ......................................................................................... 44 5.2.4 Set Insertion Path..................................................................................................... 46 5.2.5 Definition of Coping Design Parameters .................................................................. 49 5.2.6 Trimming/Assigning Jaw, Bite Registration, and Adjacent Teeth ............................ 54 5.2.7 Modeling Crowns, Copings, and Pontics if Necessary ............................................ 55 5.2.8 Reducing Full Crowns .............................................................................................. 56 5.2.9 Inserting Connectors ................................................................................................ 57 5.2.10Processing the Outside of the Bridge Framework ................................................... 60 5.2.11Inserting Sprues ....................................................................................................... 60 5.2.12Exporting/Sending Framework Data ........................................................................ 62 5.2.13Abutment .................................................................................................................. 63 5.2.14New Nesting Project................................................................................................. 70 5.2.15New Case based on Nesting Scan Data.................................................................. 71 5.2.16Nesting .................................................................................................................. 72 5.2.17Remilling of Nested Projects .................................................................................... 76 5.3 Special Features When Using Other Materials .................................................................. 77 5.4 Milling Path Calculation ...................................................................................................... 79 5.4.1 Data Transfer to the Milling Machine ....................................................................... 79 1

5.4.2 Closing Lava Calc .................................................................................................... 79 5.4.3 Shutting Down During a Calculation ........................................................................ 80 5.4.4 Sounds for End of Calculation.................................................................................. 80 6 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 82 7 Customer Information................................................................................................................. 84 7.1 Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 84 7.2 Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................... 84

1 1.1

Basic Information Intended Use

Lava Design and Lava Calc are programs for the production of restorations and part of the Lava System CAD/CAM system.

1.2

How to Use these Instructions

8 Chapter 1 contains general information 8 The areas in which the system is used are defined in Chapter 2 8 Chapter 3 describes the Lava Calc Software 8 Chapter 4 describes the Lava Design Software 8 Chapter 5 explains the use of the system 8 Chapter 6 provides information on correcting faults that may occur

Areas of Use

The system provides the necessary tools for the design of all-ceramic frames for crowns, abutments, veneers and bridges as well as frameworks made of other materials. The Instructions for Use included with Lava blanks provide detailed descriptions of the indications and specifications for design (e.g., coping thickness, connector cross-section). These Instructions for Use describe the software sections Lava Calc and Lava Design.

Lava Calc Software

The Lava Calc software calculates the control data for the milling machine based on the completed design. The program is automatically started when the computer is turned on, and normally runs in the background. It is navigated via menu commands or the toolbar. If the program should be closed, you can restart it via the Lava Calc icon on the desktop. The status bar on the lower left-hand edge of the window (see the picture below) always shows the current calculation status of the project regardless of the tab which is currently displayed. During nested milling, the project name indicates the project now being calculated in addition to which of the subprojects of a nesting project of the projects which are to be calculated is now being calculated. When the calculation has been completed, Lava Calc returns to the status Waiting for data. Any errors occurring in calculation are shown in the message window. Select the tab "Messages" to display the message window. The tab "Messages" is automatically enabled when Lava Calc is launched. Note: You cannot modify the displayed export path yourself. These settings are made by Lava Service during installation. The export path cannot be changed until the calculation mode has been stopped by pressing the Stop button.

Tab "Messages" The second tab "Milling times" shows the projected milling times of the last 50 successfully calculated cases in table form.

Tab "Milling times" Select which CNC data are generated by selecting the machine in the third tab "Milling machines". You cannot change the selection of the machine until you have stopped the calculation mode by pressing the Stop button. Put a checkmark by the machine(s) which are available to you and confirm your modifications by clicking the button "OK". You can choose among: Lava Form PowerAutomation (3X) Lava Form Beckhoff (3X) Lava CNC 500 (5X)

You can recognize your machine on the menu interface of the machine software. You can use the following three pictures to see what machine version(s) you have.

Lava Form PowerAutomation (3X)

Lava Form Beckhoff (3X)

Lava CNC 500 (5X) Notes: Be sure to select only your machine(s). When all of the machines have been selected, 3 CNC data sets are generated for each project. Superfluous data which take up space on your hard drive are created. If no machine is selected, no calculation can be carried out. An error message to this effect appears when the Lava Calc software is launched. If you delete the selection without subsequently restarting the software, you will see the message only in the status bar on the lower edge of the window.

3.1

Toolbar

All normally used functions can be called up using the functions on the toolbar.

Note: Not all functions will be active at all stages during program. The available functions will be briefly described in the following sections. Start Waiting Starts calculation mode Launch the calculation mode by clicking on the arrow button. In this calculation mode, the program calculates the control data automatically, and transfers the data to the milling machine. Calculation mode is normally already activated when the program is started. 8

Stop Waiting Ends calculation mode You can cancel the calculation mode if necessary by clicking the button "Stop". Statistics Displays statistics on the calculations performed The program saves information on the number and duration of the individual calculations. You can have this information displayed as statistics. The button "Statistics" does not become enabled until you have exited the calculation mode. You can reset to zero the current values using the Reset function in the statistics window. A click on the button "Milling time" allows you to display a list in which the projected milling times of the last 50 successfully calculated cases are displayed in the format "h:min". In terms of content, this window corresponds to the tab "Milling times" which is available on the main view of Lava Calc and can also be displayed during calculation.

If it should become necessary, you can cancel a running calculation by pressing the esc key. It may be several minutes before the calculation stops. After aborting, a corresponding entry will appear in the message window. After all of the calculations have been completed, Lava Calc returns to the Waiting status. The calculation mode can be terminated here as described above. Close the milling time window by pressing Close. Press OK to close the statistics window. About 3M ESPE... Displays information about the program

3.2

File Menu

Exit End of program You can use this function to close the program. The program is automatically ended when the system is shut down, and should therefore not be manually closed by you.

3.3

View Menu

The toolbar and status bar can be hidden or shown here. Toolbar Shows or hides the toolbar The individual functions on the toolbar are described in Section Toolbar. Status Bar Shows or hides the status bar

3.4

Calculation Menu

You can start these functions to start or end the calculation mode. Start Waiting Starts calculation mode This function corresponds to the Start Waiting button in the toolbar. Stop Waiting Ends calculation mode This function corresponds to the Stop Waiting button in the toolbar.

3.5

Service Menu

The functions in this menu are only available to the 3M ESPE Lava Service Team.

3.6

Info Menu

Statistics... Displays statistics on the calculations performed This function corresponds to the Statistics button in the toolbar. About 3M ESPE... Displays information about the program This function corresponds to the About 3M ESPE ... button in the toolbar.

3.7

Milling Times and Running Meter Display

Lava Calc offers you a display of the estimated milling times for the last 50 successfully calculated cases. If desired, you can take these times into consideration when specifying the sequence of the milling. If necessary, you can also look up the patient name for a special ID code here.

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In addition, the required running meters (in meters) of the milling (types) for each work step are shown in the columns "Roughing, Finishing, and Smooth finishing. As mentioned above, the displays shows the last 50 cases successfully calculated. You can use the display to compare in advance the existing milling tools or remaining life distances of each of the milling types in the milling machine with the required running meters. If several cases are being milled, you must add together the running meters of the cases for each milling tool. Be sure that there are enough of the various milling tools with sufficient remaining life distance. If necessary, insert the missing milling cutters into the milling machine so that the milling process is not interrupted. For example: An entry in the column Roughing could be T4: 12. This means that milling the relevant case requires a milling tool Type 4 in the tool magazine of the milling machine which has a remaining life distance of at least 12 meters. The entries in the columns "Finishing" and "Smooth finishing" are analogous. The milling cutters in the tool magazine display of the milling machine will be reduced correspondingly by the running meters shown after completion of the milling. The milling times or the required running meters are saved in the tab "Milling times". You have the option of deleting the entire list by pressing the button Delete list. As described above, you can access the same list by clicking on "Statistics" in the menu bar.

Return to the display of the message window where any error messages are displayed by going to the tab "Messages".

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Lava Design Software

The Lava Design software controls the measurement procedure, the processing of the measurement data, the generation of technical jobs, and the export of the data to the Lava milling machine. Lauch the Lava Design software by double-clicking the Lava Design icon on the desktop. The hardware is initialized after the program starts up. During this time, an introductory screen is displayed. Every time the Lava software is launched, an information dialog box offers online access to the latest Lava Frame Instructions for Use in which the released indications can be viewed. All of the menus and functions are described in the following sections.

4.1

Toolbar

The toolbar with functions for the creation and editing of a new case or changing an existing project is located in the upper part of the program window. Note: The options which are actually available depend on the type of case and the status of the editing.

New The following options are available under "New". New Case Create case New Case on Abutment Create case for framework on modeled abutment New Nesting Project Joint scanning of the dies for multiple different projects New Case based on Nesting Scan Data Generate case from an already scanned nesting project Copy The following options are available under "Copy". Copy Case Creation of a case using all of the data from current case Copy Case based on Nesting Scan Data Creation of a case using all of the data from a current case of a nesting project

Open Open an already existing case You can select the desired project from a list of all available existing or partially processed cases.

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Save Save current status of case Close Close open case Edit Start with data processing This mode prepares all functions for the design or processing of frames. Requirement: The Edit function is only available if the digitization of the case has been completed. Model Start with modeling Requirement: The Model function is only available if the data have already been edited. Insertion Path Changing the insertion path and inserting the sprues Requirement: The Insertion Path function is only available if the data have already been edited. Export Exporting of the data to the milling machine or send to Nested Milling The following options are available under "Nested milling". Milling of Nested Projects Nested milling of individual projects as nested milling project Remilling of Nested Projects Remilling of the entire nested project or individual projects from the nested project Show Display all information on the current case After calling up the function, the data of the model for the current case is displayed on the screen. The individual elements as well as the used blank can optionally be shown or hidden. You can display and print out the protocol for the case.

4.2

File Menu

This menu contains the functions for creating, opening, and editing the individual cases. New Case Create case New Case on Abutment Create case for framework on modeled abutment Copy Case Creation of a case using all of the data from current case Close Case Close open case 13

New Nesting Project Joint scanning of the dies for multiple different projects New Case based on Nesting Scan Data Create case from an already scanned nesting project Copy Case based on Nesting Scan Data Creation of a case using all of the data from a current case of a nesting project New Atlantis Abutment Export as ULDC file Open Case Open an already existing case Milling of Nested Projects Nested milling of individual projects as nested milling project Remilling of Nested Projects Remilling of the entire nested project or individual projects from the nested project Exit Exit software

4.3

Edit Menu

This menu contains the functions for data editing after digitization. The functions are only available to you after digitization or after opening an existing case that has been digitized. Edit Data Start with data processing Requirement: The Edit function is only available if the digitization of the case has been completed. Model Start with modeling Requirement: The Model function is only available if the data have already been edited. Set Insertion Path Changing the insertion path and inserting the sprues Requirement: The Insertion Path function is only available if the data have already been edited. Export Data Exporting of the data to the milling machine or send to Show Case Info Display all information on the current case After calling up the function, the data of the model for the current case is displayed on the screen. The individual elements as well as the used blank can optionally be shown or hidden. You can display and print out the protocol for the case. 14

Start Modeling Instance Open a second window to analogously work on two different projects (e.g., simultaneous modeling and scanning) End Modeling Instance Closing the second modeling window Before you can close the modeling instance, you must finish the processing in this window; otherwise, a message will appear. Close the window by selecting "Exit" under "File" in the menu of the first Lava Design window. If you want to exit only the modeling instance, answer "No" to the question, "Do you really want to exit Lava Design?" The first window will remain open as long as a project is loaded.

4.4

Service Menu

This menu contains functions for verification of sensor precision and for measurement of the axes of the handling system. Live Image Display of the live image of the scanner camera on the screen You can set the exposure time in the display window. Calibrate Axes Determine the position of both axes of rotation of the handling system Before executing this function, you must affix the calibration plate provided to the magnetic chuck of the scanner. Start the calibration by clicking on the button "Next". The axes are automatically calibrated. The values obtained are saved and used for future digitizations. The Calibrate Axes function informs the measuring system of the values needed for precise combination of the data of the model being scanned. These values influence the total precision of the measurement results. Therefore, you must execute the Calibrate Axes function at least once a week. If the last calibration was more than one week ago, a message will appear every time you launch the program. See also the remarks in the Lava System Hardware Instructions for Use. Exchange Lamp Launch wizard with instructions for changing the lamp If the limit for recommended operating hours is exceeded, a message is sent by the software reminding you to change the lamp. This wizard will help you as you change the lamp. See also the remarks in the Lava System Hardware Instructions for Use. Exchange Filter Pads Launch wizard with instructions for changing the filter pads If the limit for recommended operating hours is exceeded, a message is sent by the software reminding you to change the filter pads. This wizard will help you as you change the filter pads. See also the remarks in the Lava System Hardware Instructions for Use. Activate Service Mode These functions are available only to the technicians from the 3M ESPE service team.

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4.5

"Settings Menu

Go to this menu to customize some of the basic software settings. User Defined Settings Customize settings in the following dialog which appears when you select the menu item "User defined settings":

Common Case Settings Project File Settings Here you can define the name structure for identifying and storing the cases; besides the texts which are identical for all of the cases, you can also define variable name fields, i.e., fields dependent on the specific case. Example: Patient: Regio: Case spec.: Bridge, Ben [%P] 13-15 [%R] ABC [%C] 16

Setting: %P_%R_%C Project name: Bridge_13-15_ABC

Default Delivery Offset (Days) Default setting of the processing time Default Settings for Milling/Uploading Make the default settings for milling/uploading of all cases here. Permitted Milling You can choose between 3-axis and 5-axis processing. Select the setting appropriate for your machines. If you are the design center, you should ask your milling centers which machines are available there. Model in Separate Instance Select the checkbox to enable the second modeling window automatically for every new case. Automatic Protocol Printout If you select the checkbox, the corresponding report will automatically be printed out after each case is concluded. Scan Quality for Jaw, Bite Registration, and Adjacent Teeth This is where you set the standard scanning quality for jaw, bite registration, and adjacent teeth. You can choose between high and low. Selecting high quality will extend the scanning period because more images are taken than for low quality. Note: This setting does not have any effect on the fitting precision of the work as the scan quality for the dies is not changed. Default Settings for Copings Define the default settings for wall thickness, margin reinforcements, and cement gap here. These values are the default values for every case, but can be changed if necessary. The meaning of the values is explained in the chapter "Operation". Settings of the 3-D Viewer The item "Mode for trimming" is where you define whether the most recently used view is retained when the data are trimmed or if it is modified to make the entire case visible. The item "Mode for undercut visualization" is where you define whether the view which is no longer valid is hidden immediately or retained after the modification of the insertion path the and is refreshed when the button "Remove undercuts" is clicked again. The item "Surface gloss" is where you define how the surfaces are to be shown. The item "Background color" is where you set your preferred background color. Keep in mind that it will be difficult or even impossible to recognize some objects if certain colors are selected. Settings for Trimming at Jaw Set the default value for the distance to the jaw here. Settings for Nesting Projects Define which protocols of the nesting projects are to be printed out. Depending on the setting, an overview protocol of the nesting project or an overview and additional itemized records will be printed out.

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4.6

View Menu

Using this menu, you can show or hide the toolbar and status bar. Toolbar Show or hide toolbar The individual functions on the toolbar are described in Section Toolbar. Status Bar Show or hide status bar

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5 5.1

Operation Digitization/Scanning

The procedures during digitization vary depending on the indication (crown, bridge, complex indication, or abutment). The software guides you through the entire procedure step by step. After you have prepared the model according to 3M ESPE specifications, you can scan the models. The following summary shows the different procedures for various indications during scanning. Note: Framework waxups are possible for all indications with the exception of inlay and Maryland bridges. When preparing bridge frameworks, make sure that you remove the jaw before scanning the framework. Procedure: Case information Center model Adjust model height Align model / correct tipped teeth Start digitization Procedure depends on the scan and design options

Set exposure parameters Digitize die(s), titan base or orientation pin Digitize waxup if necessary Insert waxup (remove jaw in case of bridge frameworks) Set exposure time of waxup Digitize waxup if necessary, then remove waxup Digitize bite registration if necessary Insert bite registration Set exposure time for bite registration Digitize bite registration, then remove bite registration Digitize adjacent teeth, jaw/gingiva if necessary Insert adjacent teeth, jaw/gingiva Set exposure time for adjacent teeth, jaw/gingiva Digitize adjacent teeth, jaw/gingiva, then remove adjacent teeth, jaw/gingiva

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5.1.1

Case Information

Clicking on "New case" in the menu "File" or clicking the corresponding button in the menu bar will take you to "Case information" where you can create a new case.

Dialog Case Information The following information is absolutely necessary. In some cases, the values recommended by 3M ESPE have been preset: Customer: You can select an existing customer in the drop-down list "Customer". Clicking on the button to the right will open the dialog "Customer data". Enter new customer data or modify entries of existing customers here. Edit customer data by selecting the desired customer in the drop-down list and modify the data as desired. To create a new customer, select the button "New entry". After entering the data, 20

save the data by clicking on "Save entry". Clicking on "Delete entry" will remove the selected customer from your customer list.

Patient: The patient data are entered, managed, and selected analogously to the customer data. The created project is saved with the default name structure (see Chapter "User defined settings"). You can take over patient data from existing projects by clicking on the button "Load data". Select the file *.ini of the project from which you want to load the data in the dialog field "Open".

Case: Enter all of the information required for this case in the middle entry block of the dialog box. There is a field called "Remarks" next to the individual specific fields. Additional information about the case can be entered here. A click on the arrow in the data fields will open a calendar block which can be used to select the date. If you place a checkmark in the field "Delivery date", the delivery date based on your default delivery period (see "User defined settings") will automatically be displayed. 21

Material: Use this field to select the material for the framework, for example, Lava Wax or Lava Zirconia. The default setting is Lava Zirconia. If no options for other materials are available, contact Lava Service (see also the chapter "Special features when using other materials"). Shade / Frame Shade: When you select Lava Zirconia as the material for the framework, the fields "Shade" and "Frame shade" are enabled. Use the drop-down menu to select the correct shade; the frame shade will automatically be assigned. However, you can manually change the automatic assignment of the frame shade. Note: If you have selected Lava DVS for the veneer, the appropriate shade for the veneer will be selected in addition to the frame shade. You can change the defaults manually. Tooth Chart: In the first step, select whether the case is a single- or multi-unit case. Select the case units in the field Number for multi-unit cases. Select the tooth which is to be treated by clicking on the tooth chart. The designations of the indication are shown above or below the positions which you have enabled on the tooth chart. You can modify the type of indication as required for your work by clicking. When you are working on single-unit cases, you can choose among: C for crown A for abutment X for complex indication When you are working on multi-unit cases, you can choose among: C for crown P for pontic X for complex indication Select complex indications, for example, for the preparation of partial crowns or Maryland and inlay bridges. Notes: Always select the correct indication for your restoration. The selection of "C for crown" and the "X for complex indication" influences the quality of the work because the milling and the margin reinforcement for the crown frameworks are designed differently from those of complex indications. If you want to use a waxup to prepare abutments, you must select K for crown as the indication type. Select indication A for abutment if you want to model the abutment virtually using Lava Design. If you select "X for complex indication", the full-contour modeling will not be possible. You can no longer select this from the design options. Design Options: When choosing among the design options, you can select whether you want to carry out a full-contour modeling or not by enabling the checkbox. If you enable "Full-contour modeling" for a single-unit case, 22

your next step is to select the type of veneering. Use this scroll-down menu to select either manual, Lava DVS, or veneers made of other materials. If no options for other materials are available, contact Lava Service (see also the chapter "Special features when using other materials"). If you have selected "Abutment" as a single-unit case, you can now select the implant system from among the design options. Bases from various manufacturers have been provided as data sets in the software. Notes: The full-contour modeling allows you to model crowns and bridges at the computer and subsequently to reduce them automatically to the framework. Milled veneers are currently possible only for single crowns. if the implant system you require is not available as a data set, you can still create abutments by means of digitization of the implant base and waxup. Scan Options: Select here the elements you wish to scan. You can choose among: Jaw/gingiva Bite registration Adjacent teeth Waxup Jaw Adjacent teeth with jaw/gingiva Selecting the last point allows you to reduce the scan time by digitizing the adjacent teeth and the jaw/gingiva simultaneously. The open assignment of the elements is done later during the die assignment. The option of the waxup scan enables you to digitize manually modeled crown and bridge frameworks or primary telescopes for later milling. You can later adapt the framework shape by using the modeling functions. If you have selected complex indications or the design option "Full-contour modeling", you cannot scan any waxups. Notes: Keep in mind the default settings for the scan quality in the "User defined settings". You can simplify the modeling by using the modeling aids such as the wax impressions of pontics or other elements. Select the adjacent tooth scan for this, for example. However, leave the adjacent teeth themselves on the model. Depending on the type, you can use the modeling aids for the digitization during the appropriate scans, e.g., when scanning for bite registration, jaw/gingiva, or adjacent teeth. Settings for Milling/Uploading: Select here the way the scan data are to be further processed. The option you selected in the "User defined settings" is selected here as the default value. 23

If you have a system scanner, send the scan data to the milling machine by enabling the option "Local milling". If you later want to mill a number of cases as a nested project, select the option "Mill later in nested project". Enable the options "Send for milling" or "Send to be designed" to send the scan data via the Internet to your partner for further processing. When using a satellite scanner, these are the only two options available for sending the data to a milling center. ID Code: Enter the number of the ID code of the Lava Frame blank in this field. If you use a barcode reader, the number appears in this field. The ID code can also be entered later before the data are exported. Par Code: Enter the number of the parameter code of the Lava Frame blank in this field. If you use a barcode reader, the number appears in this field. The parameter code can also be entered later before the data are exported. Clicking on the button "Next" takes you to the next section.

5.1.2

Center Model

A live image of the measurement field is displayed on the screen. The center of a crosshair appears in the middle of the image. Place the model in the magnetic bracket and position it so that the middle of the preparation is as close as possible to the crosshair. When doing multi-unit cases, position the model so that the dies are all aligned as much as possible along the vertical line of the crosshair. If you want to model abutments with the Lava Design Software, you must know the position of the implant. Use an orientation pin during digitalization for this purpose. Start by screwing the titanium base onto the laboratory implant. Then place the pertinent orientation pin on the titanium base. The orientation pin must be fixed solidly and securely in position so that the position does not change during digitalization. See the applicable documentation provided with your product to determine the titanium bases for which the various orientation pins are suitable. Please note: In the Lava Scan ST unit, the vestibular areas of the dies must point to the left; in the Lava Scan unit, the vestibular areas must point down.

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Position of a crown in the scan field of the Lava Scan ST unit

Position of a bridge in the scan field of the Lava Scan ST unit To move to the next step, press the "Next" button.

5.1.3

Adjust Model Height

The model is tipped by 90 in the scanner and a new live image with a crosshair as an adjustment aid is displayed. If you have the Lava Scan ST, press the button on the handling system to release the lock on the modeling table. You can now adjust the height of the table. If you are using the Lava Scan, release the appropriate lever before adjusting the model table. Adjust the height of the model so that the preparation limits are within the area of the vertical line. Note: the model areas which are located within the red-hatched area will not be scanned. Only the 25

object holder and the model base should be located within this area. This avoids scanning of unnecessary data. Pressing the button or clamping the lever will fix the model table in the desired position.

Button on Lava Scan ST handling system

Setting model height To move to the next step, press the "Next" button.

5.1.4

Align Model / Correct Tipped Teeth (only Scan ST)

Align the teeth in the occlusal or incisal view. A correction is necessary for strongly tipped anterior teeth, for example, so that the labial area of the dies can also be digitized in the required quality. Use the arrow keys or enter a number value for the angle directly in the text field to align the teeth. Click on the button between the arrow keys to return to the initial position. 26

Model before aligning

Model after aligning in Lava Scan ST To move to the next step, press the "Next" button.

5.1.5

Start Digitization

Follow the instructions in the message windows. You will be directed through the digitization process step by step. Make sure that you close the disk to cover the work during every scan.

5.1.6

Set Exposure Parameters

Adjust the process parameters for the specific object before every single scan. You will be reminded to adjust the exposure before every scan.

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The underexposed areas (blue) and the overexposed areas (red) will be shown on the live image to aid you in making the adjustments. Select a value which does not cause either underexposed or overexposed areas on the object being digitized.

Settings for dies in Lava Scan ST After you have set the parameters, start digitization by pressing the Next button.

5.1.7

Scanning, Optimization and Conversion of the Data

During digitization, you will see various positions of the model. You will be informed which of the individual images are being processed, and the total number of images necessary.

Scanning the dies After the individual items have been digitized, the software will combine and optimize the captured data. Finally, the data will be converted into a format which allows fast modeling. 28

Note: The time required for these calculations is highly dependent on the quantity of captured data. If, for example, an imprecise adjustment of the model height results in the digitization of large areas of the base, the calculation can take significantly longer. In addition, the setting for the scan quality (see User Defined Settings) has a major influence on the duration of the calculations.

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5.2

Modeling

The digitization/scanning is followed by the modeling of the cases. The various indications which are possible with Lava lead to differing work steps. In addition, there are different procedures for the individual indications. When working with copings and bridge frameworks, you can choose among: Freely model framework Create framework from a reduced full contour impression Create framework using a framework waxup When preparing crown indications, you also have the possibility to use a full-contour impression to produce a milled coping and a milled veneer which can later be assembled into a crown. You can freely model the framework for partial crowns and for Maryland and inlay bridges. Produce abutments by using a waxup or model them virtually on a base from the abutment database. The work steps are described in detail in this chapter. Special features of some of the indications are explained at the relevant points. The various indications are listed in chronological order below. The numbers of the chapters where the work steps are explained in detail are given in parentheses. Define dies Define preparation limits Set insertion path Definition of coping design parameters Trim jaw/gingiva, bite registration, and adjacent teeth Model copings and pontics Reduce full crowns if necessary Insert connectors if necessary Process the outside of the bridge framework if necessary Insert sprues Export data / Send data

The work steps for abutments modeled on a base from the database are different. Trim/Assign data Model abutment Edit abutment Insert sprues Export data

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5.2.1

Basic Functions

Some basic functions are important for modeling because they are used repeatedly or because they are available to you for many different work steps. These functions will now be discussed in detail. General Functions

Switching among the work steps

Undoing or restoring of the most recent actions taken within a work step

Open

Save As

Reset

Pressing the space bar on the keyboard will switch between the view mode (upper functions) and the work mode (lower functions). The functions in each case differ depending on the work step.

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Changing the View You can change the view as you wish during most of the design steps. The following functions are available to you in the upper right-hand area of the work window. When you model abutments virtually using the software, for milling reasons, these views correspond to the coordinate system of the milling machine rather than the dental viewing angles (vestibular, oral, interproximal, basal, occlusal).

Buccal/labial

Switches to buccal/labial view

Lingual/palatinal

Switches to lingual/palatinal view

Incisal/occlusal

Switches to incisal/occlusal view

Basal

Switches to basal view

Interproximal

Switches to mesial/distal view

Interproximal View all

Switches to mesial/distal view Shows the entire case

Show grid

Shows a grid

Alternatively, you can change the view at will by holding down the left mouse button and moving the mouse in the desired direction. The view will be rotated in a different direction depending on the direction in which the mouse is moved. If you have shown the grid for the insertion path, this function is disabled. You can enlarge or reduce the view of the work, e.g., to take a closer look at details or to display an overview of the case as a whole. There are several ways to change the size of the view of the case. Turning the scroll wheel on the mouse Pressing down the scroll wheel or the middle mouse button and moving the mouse back and forth Hold down left mouse button and shift key at the same time and draw a lasso around the area you want to enlarge. Press the button "Total view" to display the complete case on the screen. Move the mouse while holding down the right mouse button to shift the case relative to the view. This function is especially helpful for enlarged images. You can read the gaps at any time by showing the grid. The distance between the lines varies according to the size of the display. That is why the grid scale is always shown in the work window on the lower left-hand side. Display Options / Selection Function Depending on the specific step during modeling, it is helpful to display additional objects and/or to work with their selection function in addition to the case itself. For that purpose, the following functions are available to you: 32

Change view / 3-D viewer

Allows view to be changed

Trim die

Selects data for removal

Show preparation limit

Shows the preparation limit

Show waxup

Shows the waxup

Change alignment

Allows alignment to be changed

Show blank

Overlays the blank transparently, blank size can be selected

Show copings

Shows the copings and pontics

Show adjacent teeth

Shows the adjacent teeth

Show die data

Shows the die data

Show jaw

Shows the jaw

Show bite registration

Shows the bite registration

Show and hide cut display

Invert cut display

Switch between cut-away and displayed area

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Crosshair The crosshair function is available to you for use during modeling of all framework types including abutment modeling and during full-contour modeling.

The enabled operating elements at any specific time are shown in yellow. Change the enabled element by pressing and holding down the left mouse button. Move the cursor to the arrow points to scale the object in this direction. Move the cursor to the arrow shaft to change the position of the crosshair in this direction. Move the cursor to the balls on the arrows to rotate the object. Pressing down the "Shift" key will change the rotation levels. Notes: You can display hidden areas of the crosshair as well by pressing and holding down the "Ctrl" key. Pressing the "Alt Gr" key will permanently show the crosshair. Pressing the "Ctrl" key toggles the "Alt Gr" function off again. 34

The lower arrow point is missing for copings because copings cannot be scaled basally. Naturally you can scale pontics and full-contour frameworks basally. Wax Knife Use the virtual wax knife to make local changes in your impression. You can apply material to the areas or remove material from the areas or smooth surfaces. The wax knife can be used to block out a die (e.g., irregularities in the die, undercut areas) just as for individually editing of single copings, pontics, and full-contour impressions, and for the modeling of connectors.

F2 Apply

F3 Block out holes, fissures, and trimmings

F4 Remove

F5 Reduce protuberances, bulges, and edges

F6 Smooth

Select the desired tool by clicking on the corresponding button. Move the mouse cursor to the position where you want to modify the impression. Pressing the left mouse button executes the function. While holding down the left mouse button, move the mouse cursor over the area you want to modify. The modification goes into effect when you release the mouse button. You can set the size of the tool by simultaneously pressing the right mouse button and moving the mouse. In addition to the size, you can select from three settings for the thickness of the application or removal and the virtual wax temperature. The settings for the size of the tool, the thickness of the application, and the virtual temperature apply to all of the tools. Notes: Moving the mouse cursor back and forth several times over the area to be changed while holding down the left mouse button will not amplify the effect. The thickness of the application or removal depends on the selected thickness, the size of the tool, and the selected temperature. The application or removal is always vertical to the area, regardless of the view showing the case.

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It is not possible to go below the minimum wall thickness during removal. The minimum wall thickness is shown graphically as a gray-blue reference surface. When you see this surface, you cannot make any further reductions in these protected areas. Depending on the type of framework or impression, you have the following additional options on the tab "Wax knife" or "Design".

Trim at adjacent teeth

Trim at counterbite

Trim at jaw

Trim with blank When you right-click on the arrow keys next to the numeric field, a pop-up window called "Enter increment" will open. This is where you define the size of the cut for this field, i.e., how much the value changes for each click on one of the arrows.

Increment entry

Masking The function "Masking" is used to mark areas so that they can be removed (for example). During masking, the mouse cursor is shown as crosshair. The following functions are available during masking: Positive lasso Negative lasso Creates a mask Removes areas from a mask

Delete mask

Deletes the current mask

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Invert mask

Replaces the current mask with its opposite

Select the positive lasso function through a left mouse click in order to mask. This allows a line to be drawn around the selected area through single mouse clicks. If you want to change the view when masking, press the space bar. When you have changed the view, pressing the space bar again will return you to the masking tool.

Masking with a lasso using "Define dies" as an example Move the cursor to the starting position, then press and hold down the left mouse button. Drag the lasso around the die. The line becomes solid when the left mouse button is released. The encircled area turns red. Alternatively: Click the left mouse button at the starting position. Draw a straight marking line from this anchoring point to the desired position and click the left mouse button again. Repeat this procedure until the die has been closed in. Double-click on the left mouse button to close the line. The encircled area turns red. Note: Connect the ends of the lines by double-clicking or simply releasing the left mouse button. It is not necessary to connect the ends precisely. If they are sufficiently close together, the ends will be connected and the marking area will be closed.

Created mask If areas were incorrectly masked, you can remove or delete them with the negative lasso function and subsequently draw them again. Individual Curve When you are defining cement gap settings or during full-contour modeling or abutment modeling, you have the option of using the functionality of an individual curve: 37

Mode "Manual design" when defining the design parameters Move the cursor to the point where you want to change the course of the curve. The active area changes color from blue to yellow. Press and hold down the left mouse button to shift the point to the desired position. The curve follows the course which you define with the points. You can place a new point at a specific position by left-clicking on the line. To delete a point, set the mouse cursor on the point and press the "Del" key. You cannot increase the number of points when modeling the abutments. Note: The high calculation capacities required for shifting the points may mean a delay in displaying the new images (depending on hardware). Various functions are available to you depending on the design option selected in "Case information". Scaling of Copings and Bridge Frameworks You can easily modify the copings in various spatial directions by using the scaling function. You have the following possibilities: Direct entry of numeric values in the entry fields Increasing or reducing the values using the arrow buttons next to the entry fields Using the crosshair

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Note: The lower arrow point is missing for copings because copings cannot be scaled basally. Naturally you can scale pontics and full-contour frameworks basally. You can restore the original condition by clicking on the button "Reset to reference data". All of the changes that have been made will be undone.

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Design Options for Full Contour

Overview of design options Select the desired tool by clicking on the corresponding button.

a) Move, rotate, scale full contour global modeling function

b) Adjust equator, fissures, and protuberances local adjustment during full contour work

c) Process trimming of pontic with jaw

d) Project equator of the pontic on the jaw

Global Modeling Function (a) The crosshair function is available to you for use during full-contour modeling as well.

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The enabled operating elements at any specific time are shown in yellow. Change the enabled element by pressing and holding down the left mouse button. Move the cursor to the arrow points to scale the object in this direction. Move the cursor to the arrow shaft to change the position of the crosshair in this direction. Move the cursor to the balls on the arrows to rotate the object. Pressing down the "Shift" key will change the rotation levels. Note: You can display hidden areas of the crosshair as well by pressing and holding down the "Ctrl" key. Pressing the "Alt Gr" key will permanently show the crosshair. Pressing the "Ctrl" key toggles the "Alt Gr" function off again. Local Adjustment (b) The functions "Adjust equator, fissures, and protuberances" allows you to adjust the full-contour modeling locally.

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The enabled operating elements at any specific time are shown in yellow. While holding down the left mouse button, move the element (fissure, protuberance tip, or equator) to the desired position. Turning the scroll wheel on the mouse will move the enabled elements vertically to the current screen level. The area which is affected by the enabled element is shown in blue. You can increase or decrease the size of the area of influence by pressing and holding down the right mouse button, then moving the mouse. Wax Knife Use the virtual wax knife to make local changes in your impression. You can apply material to the areas or remove material from the areas or smooth surfaces. Use the wax knife in the accustomed manner and as described under Basic Functions in the chapter Wax Knife. Depending on the type of framework or impression, you have the following additional options on the tab "Wax knife" or "Design".

Trim at adjacent teeth

Trim at counterbite

Trim at jaw

Trim with blank

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5.2.2

Define Dies

After digitization has been completed, you can edit the data. When working on multi-unit cases, the first step is to define the dies. This step is not necessary for single-unit cases. Generally, the dies are defined fully automatically. If the assignment is incorrect, however, you can reject the assignment by clicking on the button "Reset" and define the dies yourself. After restoring the settings, select the relevant indicated die. When a die has been selected, the button "Define die XX" is enabled. Clicking on this button will assign the die to the selection.

Automatically defined dies for a three-unit bridge Note: If necessary, you can center the dies retroactively. This can be useful, for example, if adjacent teeth cannot be removed from the saw model. Press the key "S" on the keyboard. Now move the cursor to the desired position left-clicking defines the center. The virtual rotation axis now runs through this point.

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Created mask with defined die 27 To move to the next step, press the "Next" button.

5.2.3

Define Preparation Limits

When working on multi-unit cases, the preparation limits of the dies are defined individually and in sequence. With the exception of complex indications, the preparation limit is generally recognized automatically and displayed immediately.

Automatic edge recognition If the course of the automatically recognized preparation limit is not correct, you can either correct parts of the limit or redefine it completely. Click on the button "Interactive correction of the framework limit" to correct only a part of the preparation limit or on the button "Interactive definition of the framework limit" to redefine it completely.

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Buttons "Interactive definition of the framework limit"/"Interactive correction of the framework limit" If you have enabled the work mode, set the starting point of the preparation limit by moving the cursor to the desired position and pressing the left mouse button. When you move the cursor away from the starting point, you will see a blue line showing the proposed preparation limit. You can fix parts of the line by left-clicking. Fixed areas are shown in light blue. Right-clicking will undo the steps. As soon as you have closed the preparation limit, the preparation limit you have now defined is shown in red. Press the "Ctrl" key in addition to generate straight line segments between the fixation points rather than following the proposed course. Clicking on the button "Show prep. limit" will show or hide the preparation limit. The preparation limit is not calculated automatically for complex indications such as inlay, onlay, and Maryland bridge preparations. Define the preparation limit manually as described above.

Closed preparation limit in red Create a reduced framework limit for press technique which does not follow the proposed course by working with the "Ctrl" key as described above.

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Reduced preparation limit for press technique Notes: Change to the view mode at any time by pressing the space bar. Pressing the space bar again will return you to the work mode. Note: If the preparation limit is not properly recognized, it is possible to have the preparation limit recalculated automatically after removal of the disruptive die data. Use the options Change view, Trim die, and Show prep. margin in the work mode for this purpose.

Selected preparation limit

5.2.4

Set Insertion Path

Setting the Insertion Path Automatically The system automatically sets the insertion path of the case for the qualitatively highest possible alignment. An alignment quality of 100% means that no undercuts are to be expected. There are undercuts if the values are lower. Press the button "All at 0" to set the insertion path as originally scanned.

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Insertion path automatically set for optimum alignment Note: Check the alignment of the model additionally on the screen. A grid is shown to aid in orientation. If automatic alignment is performed through the use of the maximum numerical value, it is possible, in case of unfavorable preparations, that undercuts will still be present. In these rare cases, correct the alignment visually. Setting the Insertion Path Manually You can modify the alignment by using the entry fields "Rotation X", "Rotation Y", and "Rotation Z". The quality of your alignment will be shown in the corresponding text field during the changes. Ideal milling results will be obtained only if you align the model in such a way that, if at all possible, there are no undercuts in the milling direction. Depending on the preparation, however, you will not always be able to achieve the optimum value of 100%. In these cases, make the alignment according to the highest numerical value which can be achieved. If you are unable to place the model correctly in the scanner, you can use "Rotation Z" to align the framework in such a way that the buccal side points down on the screen. This step is important so that the sides will be correctly assigned during the later impression, the scaling function works well, and the correct pontics are set. When scanning a nested project, you can decide yourself whether you want to do without the correct alignment of the dies to save space. Setting Processing Mode If you enabled the 5-axis milling in the "User defined settings", set the processing mode here. You can choose between 3-axis and 5-axis processing. You can also allow the software to suggest the milling. If the insertion path permits, the 3-axis alignment will be proposed.

Set 3-axis processing

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Set 5-axis processing

Suggest milling mode

Blocking Out Automatically Undercuts can be displayed via a shade scale for visual inspection. The different shades of the scala display the depths of the undercuts. Press the button "Show undercuts" to enable the colored marking of the undercuts. Press the button "3-D view" in the field work mode to rotate the dies so that you can assess the position of all of the undercuts.

Show undercuts Block out the undercuts which cannot be removed by the alignment by clicking on the button "Remove undercuts". If undercuts are blocked out on in the area of the preparation limit, you will see a warning message about the shift in the preparation limit by x.xxx mm. This means that the milled case will have a margin gap of x.xxx mm at this position. If the warning about the shift in the preparation limit is shown without the corresponding graphic description, the affected area is below the red line for the display of the preparation limit. You, the user, decide whether the work should be milled despite the warning. Note: Undercuts which are not blocked out will not be milled and must be finished after sintering.

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Example of an undercut which cannot be milled Blocking Out Manually Go to the tab "Wax knife" to block out areas manually. The wax knife functions (see chapter "Basic functions") are especially suitable for quickly and specifically blocking out undercuts which are restricted to a small local area.

Before automatically blocking out areas To move to the next step, press the "Next" button.

5.2.5

Definition of Coping Design Parameters

During this work step, you will set the individual values such as cement gap and coping wall thickness for your case. When working on multi-unit cases, set the parameters for the dies sequentially. Move among the various dies by using the blue arrow keys. Note: When working on multi-unit cases, you cannot close the dialog by clicking on "Next" until you have defined the parameters for all of the dies.

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The areas shown in blue show the area of the cement gap and the cement gap expansion. These settings have a major influence on the friction of the copings.

Definition of design parameters You can use either of two modes to adjust the cement gap settings. Select "Distance to margin" to set the cement gap and the cement gap expansion to begin evenly above the margin. Use the mode "Manual design" to adjust the limits independently of the course of the margin (see chapter "Basic functions"). Note: The mode "Manual design" is especially suitable for setting the desired frictions of the copings for anterior teeth.

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Principal design of a coping

Settings for the coping design 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cement gap expansion Cement gap Coping Die Coping thickness Width of cement gap expansion Width of cement gap Begin above margin cement gap expansion Begin above margin cement gap Margin reinforcement 51

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Cement gap expansion Cement gap Coping Frame tray Margin reinforcement

You can make the settings for the above-mentioned designed parameters in the relevant fields on the tab Design. You can set your default settings under "User defined settings". Coping Thickness: The coping thickness refers to the strength of the coping in the area of the cement gap. The margin reinforcement can result in other thicknesses in the proximity of the margin. You can change the wall thickness by doing the following: Enter the desired wall thickness directly in the text field Change the default value by using the arrow keys Click on the text field and move the scroll wheel on the mouse There are minimum wall thicknesses which you should carefully observe for the various indications. If you go below these values, you will be shown a warning message. Note: The wall thickness is automatically tapered toward the margin for crown preparations. The tapering begins about 1.5 mm above the preparation limit. The coping thickness is not tapered for XComplex indication. Margin Reinforcement: Set the margin reinforcement so that the milling is not canceled in the margin area. Use the arrow keys next to the entry field to change the value, or click in the entry field and change the value by scrolling with the mouse wheel. 52

You can correct the settings once again before milling if necessary. Cement Gap: Set the thickness and the starting point of the cement gap. Use the arrow keys next to the entry field to change the values, or click in the entry fields and change the values by scrolling with the mouse wheel. Note: You can change the settings again before milling. However, these subsequent corrections will result in different wall thicknesses because the offset surface cannot be recalculated after modeling. If you increase the cement gap, for example, the wall thickness of the coping will be reduced. This note applies also to the cement gap expansion. Cement Gap Expansion: The cement gap can be expanded incisally/occlusally. Use the same procedure described above for the cement gap. The resulting cement gap in the area of the expansion is the sum of the two values for the cement gap and the cement gap expansion. If you do not want any cement gap expansion, set the value for the thickness of the cement gap expansion at zero. Notes: In order to simplify the follow-up work during the fitting of the restoration, you should set the cement gap expansion under the edge of the occlusion area. If you have not blocked out undercuts, make sure that you do not begin the cement gap expansion exactly at the height of the undercut. The following picture shows a recommended cement gap setting for inlays.

Cement gap parameters for inlay bridges

We recommend the following settings of the design parameters for implant-abutment-copings (waxup):

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If you set the start of the cement gap on the cylindrical part, the result will be an undercut which cannot be milled. Radii Correction The tab "Radii correction" is located next to the tab "Design". Radii correction means that areas which cannot be milled with the milling diameters will be blocked out. As with the cement gap, you can designate the begin above margin. Enter your setting by clicking on the button "Apply". The radii correction can be used in the dark grey areas. Notes: This function is not a substitute for blocking out. Use this function for sharp incisal edges, for example, which could not be reached for milling because of the diameter. Do not use radii correction on the preparation limit because a margin gap could occur. Clicking on the button "Next" will automatically calculate the copings according to the specifications.

5.2.6

Trimming/Assigning Jaw, Bite Registration, and Adjacent Teeth

Remove superfluous or disruptive areas of the adjacent teeth, bite registration, and the jaw/gingiva. Use the functions "Masking" or "Trim die" as described in the chapter Basic functions for this purpose. The data for the dies are not affected. If you have digitized waxup, jaw, and adjacent teeth jointly, you can now assign the relevant data in each case. Mask the desired data and confirm your selection by clicking on the appropriate button.

Assign waxup

Assign adjacent teeth

Assign jaw/gingiva

You can show or hide the objects by clicking the pertinent buttons. Please note: Minimize the calculation times by removing all of the areas which are not necessary. If you have digitized only the dies for the case, this dialog will be skipped. 54

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Modeling Crowns, Copings, and Pontics if Necessary

Framework Modeling: You can model the copings, crowns, and pontics by using the scaling function and the wax knife functions. The scaling makes it possible for you to quickly adapt the size and, for pontics, to change the positioning; you can use the wax knife to make specific local changes and to trim the frameworks for adjacent teeth, counterbite, or blank. Full Crown Modeling: You can model the fully anatomical crowns and bridges by using the design functions and the wax knife functions. Use the tools as described in "Basic functions". The scaling makes it possible for you to quickly adapt the size and to change the positioning of the fully anatomical outside contour; you can use the wax knife to make specific local changes and to trim the crowns for adjacent teeth or counterbite. Notes: It is not possible to have a wall thickness lower than the default value during modeling. You cannot use the wax knife functions below the equator during full-crown modeling. Switch between the functions by selecting the appropriate tab. The operation of the individual functions is described under "Basic functions". When doing bridge cases, shift between the various pontics with the arrow buttons or select the desired pontic directly by double-clicking on it. Clicking on the button "Reset to reference data" will reject all of the changes and restore the initial condition. Note: If you have already made local changes before scaling, these changes will also be scaled. The system automatically inserts the pontic selected in the tooth chart in the case information. You can insert any other pontic by clicking on the button "Open". Process the pontics as described in "Basic functions". The scaling and wax knife functions are also available to you here. You can change the size and position, trim the pontic at the jaw, and check whether the case fits the selected blank, and as needed trim with the blank. Note: All of the pontic modifications are retained even if you go back to the previous work step. You can save customized pontics by clicking on the button "Save as" so that they can also be used for other cases. Please note that the pontic will be saved in the size and alignment as set at the time the pontic is saved. Note: If you save the pontics in the folder D:\LavaData\BridgeTemplates\International\User, the saved pontics will automatically be loaded as suggestions for future projects. You must then load the original templates from 3M ESPE from the file D:\LavaData\BridgeTemplates\International by clicking on "Open". Framework Waxup: If you produce a framework using a framework waxup, this work step will be skipped and you will have only the possibility of a local adjustment using the wax knife functions during the work step "Process outside of the framework". It is not possible to scale the framework. To move to the next step, press the "Next" button. The margin reinforcement is calculated. Note: In contrast to the 4.xx Release, the margin reinforcement is shown between the inside and outside contours of the framework limit after the modeling. 55

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Reducing Full Crowns

At the beginning of this work step, the full contour is reduced directly in accordance with the previously set parameters. You can modify the reduction of the full contour by entering values in the field "Mean veneer thickness" or by using the scroll wheel on the mouse. The unit is the millimeter. The modification is shown immediately on the framework.

When in work mode, you have four new functions in this work step besides the previous ones:

Show/hide color coding of the veneer thickness

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Show veneer

Show reference surface

The wall thickness varies because of the irregular geometries of natural teeth. A color scaling of the crown aids you in the assessment of the veneer thickness at various points. Use the button "Show/hide color coding of the veneer thickness" to hide and, as necessary, to show again the color coding. In addition to the controllable parameter "Mean veneer thickness", the maximum veneer thickness will be displayed. If this value exceeds the permitted maximum for the selected type of veneer, the field will be shown with a red background. You can use the color scaling to find the point where the veneer exceeds this wall thickness. After reducing the full-crown modeling as desired, a click on the button "Generate veneer" will cause the Lava to calculate and generate the veneer. The generated veneer can deviate from your full-crown modeling because minimum wall thicknesses must be considered for milling and insertions. Example: The minimum wall thickness for Lava Zirconia individual crowns is 0.3 mm for anterior teeth and 0.5 mm for posterior teeth. The insert gap between the coping and veneer is 0.2 mm and the minimum wall thickness for the veneer is 0.4 mm. The consequences: 1.1 mm must be removed in the posterior tooth area and 0.9 mm must be removed in the anterior tooth area.

5.2.9

Inserting Connectors

In this work step, you connect the individual framework components step by step to create a bridge framework by inserting the connectors. The software, starting on the mesial unit, proposes a connector in each case which you can adapt to the specific case by using the scaling functions. You have the following possible settings.

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You can set the position of the connector for every die individually. You can freely scale the dimensions in four lateral directions (incisal, cervical, lingual, labial). You can rotate the connector along the longitudinal axis. The cross-section of the connector will be recalculated after each modification. As long as the minimum cross-section has not been reached, the field "Cross-section" will continue to have a red background. Please observe the corresponding instructions for use. You can select between the jaw and bite registration as an aid.

Connector in original state

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Connector after connection After you have completed the connection, you can individually change the connectors with the aid of the wax knife functions. Click on the button "Next" to go to the next connector or, after setting the final connector, to the next step, "Processing the outside of the bridge framework".

Inserted connector

Insert the connectors as far as possible into the inlay/onlay tray for inlay and onlay bridges so that the frame is stabilized during milling and when in place.

Inserting connector in inlay bridge

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5.2.10 Processing the Outside of the Bridge Framework

After modeling the bridge, you can edit the outside once again with the aid of the wax knife functions and smooth sharp transitions on the connectors or perform other tasks. Note: Areas cannot be removed unless they were also applied in this work step. Other areas cannot be reduced. The shaping using a framework waxup is an exception. In this case, e.g., at the connectors, it is possible to reduce areas even though they were not built up in this work step. However, the minimum wall thickness in the area of the copings will still be monitored. In addition, you have here the opportunity to check the cross-sections. Use the familiar crosshair to shift the measurement level (see lower picture). The value for the cross-section will be updated after every move.

Measurement tool for cross-section Note: This work step does not exist for single-unit frameworks. To move to the next step, press the "Next" button.

5.2.11 Inserting Sprues

The framework must be fixed in the Lava Frame for milling. Sprues are attached to the framework for this purpose. The arrow buttons must be enabled in the work mode for a sprue to be set. Move the cursor to the position on the framework where you want to place the sprue. A left-click sets the sprue. The sprues always stand in the viewing direction or vertically at the screen level. A warning message will appear if a sprue is inserted incorrectly. Make sure that the sprues are not in the area of the margin. The ideal position for sprues holding copings is in the lower third of the vestibular or oral areas. If possible, position the sprues in one level; place the sprues for one unit as directly across from one another as possible. Do not attach any sprues to the connectors on bridges. Always avoid positioning sprues on fitting surfaces as this would make the fitting more difficult and endanger the precision of the fit. Place the sprues on the fitting surfaces only if you have no other choice.

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Note: See also the Lava Frame Instructions for Use for positioning the sprues. If you want to remove a sprue which has been incorrectly placed, left-click on any point of this sprue. You can also use the buttons "Remove last sprue" or "Remove all sprues" to remove a sprue. The button "Next" is not enabled until you have set the required number of sprues. At least two sprues are required for single crowns, at least four sprues for all multiple-unit cases. When processing multiunit cases, setting the sprues on the outer units is the best position to ensure good stability. Maryland cases are an exception you can also position sprues on units in the middle to avoid having to position a sprue on a fitting surface. The following pictures show you some examples for the positioning of sprues in various indications.

Sprues for three-unit bridge

Sprues for three-unit bridge

When working on onlay bridges, you can use the virtual wax knife to model occlusally a small rise to which you can later attach a sprue.

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Sprues for three-unit onlay bridge

Sprues for three-unit Maryland bridge

See the current Lava Frame Instructions for Use for additional information on the topic of "Complex indications". After inserting the sprues, press the "Next" button for the next step.

5.2.12 Exporting/Sending Framework Data

This ends modeling, and the data can be transferred from the Lava Design software to the Lava Calc software for calculation and milled after successful completion of the calculation. Go back to the window with the case information to export the data. Set the milling options here. If you have a milling machine, select the option "Local milling". Enter the ID code and the par code of the blank manually, or use your barcode scanner. If you later want to mill a number of cases as a nested project, select the option "Mill later in nested project". If you do not have your own milling machine, you can choose only between "Send for milling" and "Send to be designed". "Send for milling" exports framework or veneer data. "Send to be designed" exports only the digitized die data. 62

If you want to check or change the design parameters, click on the button "Coping design". This will take you to the familiar work window "Define coping design parameters". You can once again change the parameters with the exception of the coping wall thickness. But remember that every change in the cement gap in this case leads to a change in the coping wall thickness. Click on "Apply" or "Cancel" to exit the work window. Clicking on the button "Next" will send the data to the milling machine or to the file "Nested milling", depending on what option you have selected, or reserved for nested milling. If you have selected the option "Send for milling" or "Send to be designed", the model or framework data as well as all of the case information will be sent to your selected milling center via the Internet. An Internet page appears on which you can select the milling center which is to receive the data when you are ready for them to be sent. Notes: The transmission of the data to the milling machine and the calculation in Lava Calc is not possible unless the machine is turned on and ready for operation when the data are exported. If you only start the computer of Lava Scan (ST), a one-time error message from Lava Calc stating that the export path of Lava Calc is not available and that the calculation is not possible (Export path not found) will appear. When the milling machine has been turned on and is fully initialized, the calculation of the upcoming cases begins. This can take quite a long time and depends on how many cases have been designated for calculation. If the milling machine is turned off during the calculation, an error message for this case will appear in the message window because the control data for the milling machine could not be transmitted to the latter. Any cases still waiting for calculation will not be calculated and Lava Calc shows in the status bar that it is waiting for the output path. An error message such as the one when Lava Calc is first started does not appear. As soon as the milling machine and the export path are again available, Lava Calc automatically switches to calculating mode and calculates all of the current cases as usual; this can once again take some time, depending on how many cases have been exported since the milling machine was turned off. If there are no cases to be calculated, Lava Calc will have the usual status of Waiting for data. If there are dies with undercuts which also affect the preparation limit, a warning message will appear. If you mill the case despite the warning, the fit or milling results may suffer. Please examine these cases carefully for fit and cracks. If the job does not fit in the selected blank, an error message to this effect will be displayed. In this case, select a larger blank.

5.2.13 Abutment
Besides designing abutments as a waxup, you can design abutments virtually on implant bases from the Lava Design database. You will find some information about the creation of an abutment using an abutment waxup below before the virtual design is described. Creating Abutments with a Waxup Before scanning, cover the screw channel/thread of the basis with wax or putty. Powder the base to take off any gloss before scanning. Minimize the manual follow-up work by incorporating the screw channel in the abutment waxup as well. When waxups are prepared, data holes are automatically added by the software. However, in this case this also affects the screw canal, which is closed. To open the screw canal again, click on the button Reopen closed areas. 63

Reopen closed areas All of the added surfaces are shown in red. Move the cursor to the area you want to open. The area will now be shown in yellow. Left-click with the mouse to open this area marked in yellow.

Abutment waxup The sprues are positioned on the vestibular and oral areas, just a for the copings.

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Modeling Abutments Virtually Various implant systems are supported. The following is a description of the procedure for one implant system. Use the enclosed screw to fasten the titanium base to the laboratory implant. Place the appropriate orientation pin on the titanium base. The orientation pin must be placed solidly and securely in position so that the position does not change during digitalization. See the applicable documentation provided with your product to determine the titanium bases for which the various orientation pins are suitable. The subsequent work steps are followed to model an abutment on a base from the database: Trim/Assign data Model abutment Edit abutment Insert sprues Export data

Trim/Assign Data Start by trimming the data as usual, or select areas and assign these areas to the desired object type (see Chapter 5.2.6). The familiar tools described under "General functions" are available. Remove all of the superfluous data.

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Trimmed data Please note: Trim the orientation pin at the lower end. Trim the gingiva precisely at the ridge so that the function "Project shoulder" can be used more effectively during modeling.

Model Abutment The following functions are available in the work step "Model abutment".

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Show adjacent teeth

Show jaw/gingiva

Show bite registration

Show wall thickness related to drilling

Show distance to waxup

Show distance to adjacent teeth

Toggle transparency on and off

Select here from among the various basic cone shapes for the abutment Design Tools for Cone

Design abutment cone

Trim cone

Positive lasso

Negative lasso

Trim Design Tools for Shoulder

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Update shoulder

Project shoulder

Use bellied shoulder shape

Reduce and show waxup

Trim die on reduced waxup

Reset abutment

Undo, repeat When you begin this work step, the software will display a suggestion. This suggestion is the basis which you can take as the starting point for adjustments. Clicking on the button "Reset abutment" will always take you back to this initial condition. You can model the abutment cone and the abutment shoulder separately from each other. The order of the processing is irrelevant, and you can also switch back and forth between the two procedures at any time during the modeling. There are a number of basic abutment shapes available. You can select a suitable shape for the cone under Basic shape. Scale and trim the abutment cone using the design tools for the cone. Click on the button "Design abutment cone" to switch to this work mode. Scale the cone using the crosshair. The exact operation of the crosshair is described in "General functions". To trim the cone, enable in addition the button "Trim cone" and select the area. Use the tools as described in "General functions". Note: If you do not select a contiguous area, an error message will appear when you attempt to trim the data. Enable the button "Design abutment shoulder" to model the abutment shoulder. You can model the shoulder by using an individual curve or project the shoulder onto the gingiva. Use the project parameters "Distance horizontal" and "Distance vertical" to set whether and at what distance (in millimeters) the shoulder should have to the gingiva. If you set the numerical values in such a way that the shoulder is slightly oversized, corresponding pressure will later be applied to the gingiva. Use the relevant buttons under "Work mode" to check the wall thickness of your impression, the distance to the adjacent teeth, and, as applicable, the distances to the waxup at any time. The distances for each sector are shown by means of a color scale.

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If you have scanned a waxup of the full contour, you can reduce it and trim the die on the reduced waxup. You can determine in millimeters the reduction individually for each surface.

Left to right: Reduced waxup, Abutment with reduced waxup, Die on waxup reduced To move to the next step, press the "Next" button. Edit Abutment Set the value for the cement gap between the abutment and base under the production settings. In addition, you define the milling mode here in the tab "Alignment", i.e., you decide whether the milling should be 3-axis or 5-axis. Naturally, 3-axis cases can also be milled 5-axis. However, this may lead to longer milling times. You can have the software suggest the appropriate mode by clicking on the button "Suggest milling mode". You can use the wax knife functions to touch up the abutment. You can use the familiar buttons to show and remove undercuts. You cannot continue to the next work step by clicking on Next from the 69

tab Wax knife because the ideal or required alignment may have been changed due to the application or removal. You must first go to the tab Alignment before you can use the button Next.

In the 3-axis processing mode, the abutment is aligned in the blank so that the screw canal lies precisely along the z axis. Otherwise, the screw canal cannot be milled. If you mill angled abutments with 3 axes, manual touch up work may be necessary. Select 5-axis processing if you want to be able to mill all of the areas of angled abutments. Abutments with a greater angulation than 10 must be tilted in the blank for milling. This alignment is automatically set by the software. If the tilting angle is greater than 20, the rotation around the z axis will also be provided by the software. This tilting may of course result in greater space requirements in the blank. Note: If you change between the 3-axis and 5-axis milling processing when preparing angled abutments, the alignment set by the software will change and you will see the abutment tilting back and forth on the screen. To move to the next step, press the "Next" button. Insert Sprues Set the sprues as usual. The ground surfaces of the sprues will cause the least disturbance later when on the interproximal surfaces of the shoulder. Export Data Export the data in the same way as for all other cases.

5.2.14 New Nesting Project

You can use a nesting project to scan dies and bite registrations from various cases at the same time. The dies must be aligned in one row. There must be a minimum distance of 2 mm between any two dies so that all of the die areas are shown without any shadows during digitization. Note: You can use putty which you fix to the universal holder as one example of a holder for the dies.

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When you select the option "New nesting project" under "New", the window "Settings nesting project" will open. Enter here the name of the nesting project. You can also select as a scan option whether you also want to digitize bite registrations.

5.2.15 New Case based on Nesting Scan Data

After digitization, you can open the nesting project by clicking under "New" and "New case based on nesting scan data". The complete nesting project is displayed on the screen, and you can select from it and edit the individual projects. Begin by selecting and deleting the die data which are not required.

Nesting project occlusal view

Remove data

Model the framework using the usual working methods. When you re-open the nesting project, the previously edited dies are indicated in color.

The previously edited die is on the right

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5.2.16 Nesting
Nested Project Milling Use this function to select projects which are to be milled together in one blank. Open the dialog "Milling of nested projects" by going to the menu "File" or clicking on "Nested Milling" in the toolbar. You will see here a list of all of the projects for which you previously exported the data using "Mill later in nested project". If you have reserved cases using various materials for nested milling, a window in which you can select what projects are to be displayed will open at the beginning of the dialog Milling of nested projects. Select the desired material here.

The blank in which you want to place the cases is shown in the upper half of the screen in the dialog "Milling of nested projects". Select the desired blank size under "Blank". Click on the circle at the beginning of the row to select the desired projects. The framework is automatically placed in the blank. If a framework is not placed in the blank, there is no longer sufficient room for it. You can see a preview of the currently selected case (project for which the row has a blue background) in the right-hand part of the screen. If you want to select all of the projects of a longer list, select the first project you want and then, while holding down the "Shift" key, the last project on the list that you want. All of the projects between these two points will be selected. Click on any circle in the first column to select the desired projects. If you have selected more projects in the list than can be placed on a blank, the projects which make the most efficient use of the space in the blank will automatically be selected.

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3-axis Milling

Selected cases in the blank

You also have the opportunity to change manually the position of the automatically positioned frameworks so that you can optimize use of capacity. You can rotate the frameworks. Enter the desired values in the appropriate text fields. You will see the changes in the rotation immediately in the preview window. Clicking on the button "Start" will accept the values and place the case accordingly on the blank. If the rotation makes it possible for the case to fit at another position on the blank, it will be placed there automatically. The utilization of the blank capacity is also displayed as a percentage value in the tab "Placement".

Framework 1 has been rotated by 90; the sprues must be reset

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Framework 1 and framework 3 have been rotated

If you rotate a framework, a work step will give you the opportunity to change the sprues. A zone for the suitable position of the sprues will be displayed (see picture below). Reset the sprues.

Zone for positioning the sprues on copings

When doing 5-axis work, you will see two outlines in contrast to the 3-axis work. The second outline results from the necessary position if undercuts must be milled.

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You can reduce the position in the x and y directions to exploit the blank capacity more effectively. The lowered space requirement makes it possible to position more units in the blank. But notice that some of the undercuts can no longer be milled because the position of the milling cutters to the block is not sufficient. If you want to change the milling cutter position, you must change the values in the x and y columns in each of the cases. The modified values must be confirmed by clicking on the button "Play". The gain in space becomes immediately visible in the upper picture when the outside red ring around the case changes.

Position in the x and y directions reduced, the outer zone is smaller

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To remove individual projects from the list or to display these projects exclusively, move the cursor to the line containing the relevant project and click the right mouse button. Move the cursor to the option which is to be carried out and left-click. You can use the context menu to define and filter the columns. Display the context menu by moving the cursor to the fields containing the column designation and right-click on it; the menu will be displayed.

Context menu for definition of the columns Tab "Settings" You can configure the sorting order of the projects on the list yourself. Change the priority of the criteria by selecting one with a left click and then using the arrow buttons to the right of the list to move the criterion to a higher or lower position on the list. The higher a criterion is on the list, the higher its priority. All of the settings are saved by pressing the "Next" button when the dialog box is closed and are restored when it is re-opened. Scan the ID code and Par code after selection of the projects and the blank. This transmits the milling nested project to the Lava Calc software for calculation.

5.2.17 Remilling of Nested Projects

This function allows you to remill all or individual projects. Open the project which you want to mill, in whole or in part, from the folder "Nesting export projects".

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The complete nested milling project will be displayed again after selection of the project. All of the individual projects are marked. If not all of the projects in the original nesting project are to be repeated, you must deselect the projects which you do not want to remill. Note: If only isolated projects from the original nesting project are to be milled, you can mill them individually or within another nesting project.

5.3

Special Features When Using Other Materials

This chapter describes the special features and additional functions which result when you select "Selection of another material in Lava Design". If you want to produce frameworks using materials other than Lava Zirconia, but this function has not been enabled, please contact Lava Service. Use Lava Design provides the opportunity to send design data to a qualified 3M ESPE partner laboratory. So you can manufacture frameworks modeled in Lava Design using other rapid manufacturing technologies such as laser sintering. If you want to manufacture frameworks out of materials other than Lava Zirconia, you must select "Other material" for the point Material in the "Case information" when creating a new case.

Case information If you select "Other materials", the checkbox "Send for milling" will automatically be enabled. When you have processed the project, it will be uploaded to Lava Connect for export. You can see the 77

partner laboratories for the released material types in Lava Connect. Select the laboratory to which you want to send your design data. Please note: Cases which have been modeled in Lava Design with the material type "Other materials" cannot be manufactured using the Lava milling machine. After you have created the case, the same work steps are required as for Lava cases. The slight differences are described below: In contrast to Lava cases, there are no restrictions concerning the minimum wall thicknesses, the beginning and expansion of cement gaps, and for the connector cross-sections. You will find suggestions for suitable settings in the compatibility list which you can request from 3M ESPE Lava Service. The check as to whether and what blank you can use in the dialog "Set insertion path" does not appear. The function "Show blank" does not appear in the dialog "Model copings and pontics". Instead, you can show the maximum dimensions of the modeled case. The dimensions of the case are shown in millimeters in the text field next to the button. You can check the dimensions even after editing the project by using the function "Show" in the toolbar. The values shown here are for orientation only. Deviations of as much as one millimeter to the top or to the bottom are possible.

Display of the maximum dimensions of a case The editing step "Set sprues" is skipped after the definition of the connectors for bridges. You go straight to the case information.

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5.4

Milling Path Calculation

The Lava Calc program calculates the control data for milling automatically based on the exported data, and transfers them to the milling machine. This calculation normally is carried out in the background, and requires no input from the user. You can see the current status of the program in the status bar. The case has been successfully calculated when 100% is reached. If it should become necessary to cancel a running calculation, press the Esc key. After aborting, a corresponding entry will appear in the message window. Note: Cancelation using the "Esc" key can take several minutes. Any errors which may occur will be shown in the message window, including date, time, and patient name. If any problems should occur, please contact the Lava Service Team. If a recalculation is required after aborting, the ID code of the blank used must be released since it is blocked following a successful calculation. In this case, please contact the Lava Service Team. If the cancellation results from a calculation error or comes from the user, the ID code is not blocked. Note: Calculation errors or cancellations during calculation occur especially frequently with preparations which do not comply with the preparation guidelines for Lava.

5.4.1

Data Transfer to the Milling Machine

The software Lava Calc is automatically launched in calculation mode when the design computer/control computer is turned on. The control data generated for the milling work is automatically transferred by Lava Calc to the milling machine. The set output path must be ready for operation before this can happen. If this is not the case when Lava Calc is started, the following error message appears:

Warning if output path does not exist You must acknowledge this message by clicking on "OK" to launch Lava Calc. However, the calculation mode is not enabled in this case because the calculated control data could not be moved. While Lava Calc is waiting for the output path, you can continue to export design data to Lava Calc but they will not be calculated. As soon as an output path is ready for operation, Lava Calc automatically switches to the calculation mode. All of the data will then be calculated as usual. If the milling machine or the corresponding output path are turned off during a running calculation, an error message appears in the message window warning that the control data could not be transmitted on the output path. The remaining cases will not be calculated. Waiting for an output path is displayed in the status bar. As soon as the output path is again available, all of the outstanding cases will be calculated.

5.4.2

Closing Lava Calc

You can exit Lava Calc as usual by clicking on the x in the upper right-hand corner of the program window. However, you must first exit the calculation mode by clicking on the button "Stop waiting". 79

Note: The calculation software Lava Calc, which is responsible for the calculation of the milling data, runs in the background. Do not close Lava Calc, as then no calculation of milling data will take place and the milling of the cases is not possible. If you must nevertheless close Lava Calc, all of the outstanding cases will be calculated when it is restarted.

5.4.3

Shutting Down During a Calculation

If you shut down the computer during calculation, a question will appear as to whether the calculation should be ended or interrupted.

Dialog when Windows is shut down during calculation To prevent the cancellation, select "Continue calculation". Windows will not be shut down. Select "Cancel calculation" if you want to shut down Windows despite the running calculation. The interrupted and waiting calculations will automatically be repeated when the program is started again.

5.4.4

Sounds for End of Calculation

You can set the sounds (Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio devices). Successful calculation: The calculation has been completed successfully. Aborted calculation: An error occurred during the calculation. After selecting the item "LavaCalc Success" or "LavaCalc Error", you can assign the desired sound file (*.wav). If you do not want to have an acoustical signal, set it to "No sound".

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Troubleshooting

Most error messages in the program already contain information on possible remedies. For this reason, these faults will not be discussed here. Error Possible cause Solution Reduce the value for Begin above margin. If a case is to be prepared without a cement gap or cement gap expansion, set the width here to 0.

The following error message The value for Begin above appears during export: The data margin was greater than the of the die XX could not be height of the entire die. exported because the selected stipulation of the value Begin above margin for cement gap or the cement gap expansion is too large. During editing, the error message General protection fault appears. An internal program error has occurred.

Close the program Lava Design, restart it, and repeat the editing.

Lava Calc reports a missing The milling machine is not output path when started and in turned on or the output directory the status bar Waiting for output is not available to Lava Calc. directory. Calculation is not possible. Lava Calc reports in the status bar Waiting for output directory. Calculation is not possible.

Turn on milling machine or make the output directory available. As soon as the milling machine is fully operational, the waiting calculations which have been exported since appearance of the message or the non-availability of the output directory will automatically be carried out.

The error message Move failed During calculation of the appears in Lava Calc. particular case, the milling machine was turned off or the output directory was not available to Lava Calc. The error message File has wrong format appears in Lava Calc. There is not enough memory available on the hard drive.

Turn on the milling machine or make the output directory available and re-export the data for this case with the same ID and Par codes. Backup data on CD-ROM and delete any data not required on the hard drive. Re-export data with the same codes and look for a possible entry error in the codes.

The error message ID code with Error during read-in of the ID or invalid format appears in Lava Par code. Calc. The error message Par code with invalid format appears in Lava Calc.

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5 axes required configuration: No 5-axis milling machine selected

Incorrectly configured

If a 5-axis milling machine is not available, export the project as a 3-axis case. If a 5-axis milling machine is available, check the Lava Calc configuration and if necessary enable the machine/machine type in the tab "Milling machines".

The error message Cancelled by user or calculation error appears in Lava Calc.

Calculation cancelled when user presses the esc key.

If canceled using "Esc" key. If there was a calculation error, contact the Lava Service Team.

Error in calculation.

The error message No directory The same case has been found or the directory is empty exported a second time in Lava appears in Lava Calc. Design while Lava Calc is still calculating the case (first export data). The current calculation is finished (ID code is blocked). The error message refers to the second export of the case. It is not calculated, i.e., any changes made for the second export are not taken into account.

Before the case is re-exported (Lava Design), the current calculation in Lava Calc must be cancelled using the esc key, and then the data of the case must be re-exported (Lava Design). The same blank can be used for the case as the first case was cancelled and the ID code has not been blocked.

Data required for calculation of the milling path are missing or have been deleted.

Re-export case (Lava Design).

Please contact the Lava Service Team for assistance or information if other faults occur.

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Customer Information

No person is authorized to provide any information which deviates from the information provided in this instruction sheet.

7.1

Warranty

3M ESPE warrants this product to be free from defects in material and manufacture. 3M ESPE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. User is responsible for determining the suitability of the product for users application. If this product is defective within the warranty period, your exclusive remedy and 3M ESPEs sole obligation shall be repair or replacement of the 3M ESPE product.

7.2

Limitation of Liability

Except where prohibited by law, 3M ESPE will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability.

Information valid as of January 2009

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