LANAP:
stands for Laser Assisted Periodontal Reconstruction. It is a laser-based treatment for gum disease that is less invasive than traditional gum surgery. See Lanap.com for comprehensive information.


What is Laser Assisted Periodontal Reconstruction?

An FDA-approved laser treatment that targets and removes only the diseased gum tissue around the tooth roots, leaving healthy gum tissue intact. The laser also helps create a stable blood clot to allow the body’s natural healing process to occur, allowing the gums to reattach to the tooth root surfaces. Laser Assisted Periodontal Reconstruction aims to restore the connection between the teeth and gums without the need for scalpel incisions or stitches. It uses a specific dental laser to selectively remove diseased tissue and create an environment conducive to bone regeneration and tooth anchorage around the natural tooth roots. LANAP offers many patients a less invasive and less painful alternative to traditional osseous periodontal surgery.


Why might you consider LANAP for gum disease?

There are several potential benefits that may lead a patient to want to use LANAP over traditional gum surgery:

• Faster healing – By avoiding large incisions and stitches, the healing process is generally faster with LANAP. Patients can sometimes resume normal activities sooner.
• Less invasive – LANAP is less invasive than traditional gum surgery, which requires cutting the gums. This often allows for less discomfort, swelling, and bleeding during and after the procedure.
• Tissue Regeneration – The laser interacts with the tissue in a way that aims to stimulate the regeneration of bone and gum attachments around the tooth roots.
• Gum Preservation – Healthy gum tissue is selectively left intact during LANAP, rather than cutting large amounts of gum as in traditional surgery.
• Reduced Gum Recession – Because more healthy gum tissue can be preserved, patients may experience less gum recession after LANAP compared to surgery.
• Reduced Sensitivity – By avoiding large incisions in the gum tissue, teeth often experience less temperature and cold sensitivity after LANAP.

So, in short, the less invasive nature, faster healing, regenerative effects, and gum preservation are the key factors that can make LANAP attractive to patients in need of periodontal treatment. Contact us to schedule your procedure today!