Q: Where are my Lava™ Design Software 4.0 files?

A: Don’t worry, they’re still there.

Recently 3M ESPE released its new Lava™ Scan ST Design System Software 5.0. How that affects you and your lab depends on whether your lab upgraded to the new software.

Section of Lava Package Column from Case Manager

If your lab upgraded to Lava Design Software 5.0, the “lava4” part of the Lava Package name will be replaced with “lava5.” You will still be able to access already downloaded 4.0 files, but all future files will be designated as Lava Design Software 5.0 files.

If your lab has not upgraded to Lava Design Software 5.0, you will still be able to see and access your Lava Design Software 4.0 design files, of course, but you will not be able to access Lava Design Software 5.0 cases.

New Lava™ Lab Software 2.6 for Chairside Oral Scanner

Lava™ Lab Software 2.6 for Chairside Oral Scanner is now available for Lava™-certified labs. The improvements include:

--Visual indication of the location of the articulator hinge
--New shortcuts to make positioning the model quicker and easier
--Reset Zoom tool to make the size of the articulator and model fit the view
--Request Assistance menu choices to email trailer, request make-it-work help
--More flexibility when searching for cases


For more details, see What's New in Lava™ Lab Software 2.6 for Chairside Oral Scanner.

You can also refer to the User Manual for Lava™ Lab Software 2.6 for Chairside Oral Scanner, which is available as a PDF file on the new software, or contact Customer Support.