LANAP - Laser Treatment for Gum Disease

LANAP stands for Laser-assisted new attachment procedure. Its an effective treatment of periodontitis through regeneration by a laser rather than resection. Treatments for gum disease used to involve painful surgery and stitches. It's an experience that most people say they would never do again.

LANAP is performed using a laser called The PerioLase. In the hands of a skilled specially trained periodontist, lasers are very safe. In fact the primary safety factor used during laser treatment is proper protective eye wear. Dental lasers are gentle enough to treat the delicate tissues of the mouth. In addition, the controlled heat and light of the laser destroys many bacteria and viruses in the mouth and inside periodontal pockets.

The laser kills the bacteria and is basically pain free. It also causes the tartar to actually fall off because it changes the structures that hold onto it. It helps to grow and regenerate bone. By removing the bacteria from the gums it effectively reduces inflammation and bone loss in the teeth, which in turn prevents other serious health problems unhealthy gums can contribute to like heart disease, and even pre-term birth for some pregnant women.

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Information From the Manufacturer

The PerioLase® from Millennium Dental Technologies is the only laser designed especially for LASER PERIODONTAL THERAPY. A powerful 6 watt FR (Free Running) Nd:YAG (Neodymium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laser with the unique features necessary to perform LASER PERIODONTAL THERAPYTM and all other soft tissue procedures. The PerioLase® is the "Swiss Army Knife" of lasers -- easy to use, with the versatility to help you advance your dentistry -- and your practice -- with a full complement of new soft tissue laser treatment options. The founding clinicians of Millennium Dental Technologies, Robert H. Gregg, II, D.D.S. and Delwin K. McCarthy, D.D.S., combined their talents and expertise to perfect a powerful laser with the unique features and capabilities needed to quickly and effectively perform LASER PERIODONTAL THERAPY as well as all other soft tissue laser procedures.

Designed to optimize the performance of LPT, the PerioLase® has the power and versatility to perform a wide range of soft and hard tissue laser procedures, allowing you to provide a full complement of new soft and hard tissue laser treatment options for your patients.