LANAP

 

Lanap Is A Procedure That Involves Multiple Steps In A Precise Order

• • We create a small opening (flap) all the way around the teeth with the laser, which kills bacteria and the infected gum tissue, then begins breaking down calculus (tartar).

• • We use various instruments to thoroughly remove as much of the tartar build-up as possible.

• • We use the laser a second time to kill more bacteria deep under the gums and to form a clot around the teeth to minimize reinfection.

• • We adjust your bite to remove any areas where you may be grinding your teeth and loosening them.

• • There is a series of follow-up visits to carefully evaluate your healing.
    

    

What To Expect After Lanap Surgery

After LANAP, many patients have a regenerative outcome, preventing tooth loss. Pocket depth reduction is excellent and comparable to that achieved by conventional resective osseous or pocket reduction surgery, but without the gum recession normally associated with traditional surgery. Significant post-operative reduction in bleeding, inflammation, and pocketing LANAP.

The patient experience is also generally positive. As LANAP is tissue-sparing and contrary to the old fashioned resective paradigm, patients enjoy a smile with minimal post-operative recession and attendant disfigurement or root sensitivity. Minimization of post-therapy gingival recession also reduces the future risk of root caries/dental decay of the tooth root. Through the natural analgesic biostimulatory effects of laser irradiation, patients usually have minimal post-operative discomfort. This discomfort is easily controlled through the use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (over the counter NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen.

With normal three month periodontal recall and maintenance, the LANAP-provided new attachment is remarkably stable and resistant to future periodontal breakdown. Patients are encouraged to improve and maintain standards of oral hygiene to prevent further active periodontitis.

 

Top 5 Benefits Of Lanap

• • Less Invasive

• • Faster Healing

• • Less Pain

• • Reduced Risk of Infection

• • Decreased Sensitivity

Both Dr. Schaberg and Dr. Campbell have been extensively trained in the LANAP procedure, and can offer insight to your particular condition and see if this revolutionary procedure is right for you.