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.
This differentiation between magma and lava is important when we consider the two classifications of igneous rock. This is because plutonic rocks are rocks formed when magma cools and solidifies below the earth's surface, and volcanic rocks are rocks formed when lava cools and solidifies on the earth's surface.