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3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide - Beta
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General Information
The 3M ESPE Lava C.O.S. is used to capture high-accuracy scans of human teeth. Data from
these scans are used in manufacturing oral prostheses, such as crowns, inlays, and onlays.
The main system components are:
Scanning wand
– A freehand, high-accuracy video camera used to acquire three-dimensional
data in real-time. The wand’s cable connects to the cart assembly and can be detached.
Touch screen display
– A touch-enabled screen used to display and control the acquired
images, scans, and video. The touch screen is also used to interact with the system software,
by entering patient information, prescriptions, and so on.
Computer
– Self-contained control system that houses the processing, storage, and interface
capabilities of the unit.
Cart assembly
– Provides cable management and mounting locations for the other
components. It is equipped with locking wheels for stability.