What is LANAP™?
LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is
used to treat periodontal disease and save many teeth that were
previously considered hopeless. It uses the world’s first digital
dental laser -the PerioLase ® MVP-7 which was specifically
designed for treating periodontal disease.
The PerioLase ® laser is a pain-free FDA approved
method used on all stages of gum diseases; from Gingivitis through
severe
periodontal disease. The benefits of “laser” surgery are
outstanding from simple treatments to the most complex.
LANAP can be used in place of “traditional or
conventional periodontal surgery” to remove harmful bacteria and diseased tissue
from the gum pocket by passing a laser light between gum and
tooth. periodontal surgery, so that no cutting or sutures are
needed.
Typically, one-half of the mouth is
completed at
the first visit, and then the other
side of the mouth is completed within one week later.
The procedure’s method of
eliminating germs from the gums is very similar to lifting ink from
a paper. First, the laser uses heat/light energy to strip away the diseased gum.
The laser only seeks out infected tissue, which is darker in color
than healthy tissue, leaving healthy tissue in place. Then, the
dentist uses the laser a second time to heat the area until a clot
is formed, protecting the newly-lasered
tissue by sealing it. This allows the body to heal naturally so that
the gum pockets improve and the teeth become more stable.
The laser is an effective tool for improving
overall dental health with less pain, less bleeding, less swelling,
less tissue removal, and less recovery time than traditional gum
surgery or periodontal treatment. You don't have to worry about
bleeding, stitches or post-treatment infection, because your gums
haven't been cut. You will also enjoy fewer follow-up visits and
less time in the dentist chair.
Videos:
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Explanation of LANAP Periodontal Therapy by Dr. Dawn Bloore.
3D Animation of the PerioLase® Procedure.
Bonnie Bassler: How Bacteria "Talk" Part - 1
Bonnie Bassler: How Bacteria "Talk" Part - 2