Knowing the abbreviations commonly used in the dental community can benefit doctors, patients, nurses, and dental students alike. Having a list of abbreviations can aid patients and doctors finding alternative treatments or further information on problems.
The truth is that Lava Rock is a a misunderstood name. Lava is molten(liquid) rock that comes out of an erupting volcano. It is extremely hot, reaching temperatures as high as 1,300 to 2,000 degrees.
Magma is composed of molten rock and is stored in the Earthâs crust. Lava is magma that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent. Lava flow, Hawai. Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Society.agma is composed of molten rock and is stored in the Earthâs crust. Lava is magma that reaches the surface of our planet through a volcano vent. Lava flow, Hawai. Courtesy of the U.S. Geological Society.