Dr. Bergens, Periodontist in Daytona Beach, DeLand and Palm Coast
LANAP = Laser Assisted Regeneration (LAR) In Daytona Beach, DeLand & Palm Coast, FL.
What is the LANAP laser treatment?
The LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) laser therapy, a laser periodontitis treatment, is the first and only specific periodontal protocol to receive FDA clearance for “true regeneration” and has been used by the dental community for many years.
Laser gum disease treatment is typically performed in a dentist’s office under local anesthesia. Before the procedure, the dentist does a periodontal charting and takes X-rays to make a paper diagnosis and determine the extent of the disease syndrome.
A tiny laser fiber (about the thickness of three human hairs) is inserted between the tooth and the gum. The infection and diseased tissue are cleared away without cutting the gums, while healthy tissue is preserved. The tooth roots are then thoroughly cleaned of tartar deposits and plaque, and the laser is used again with a different setting to create a stable, firm fibrin blood clot to seal the pocket. The dentist usually treats one-half of the patient’s mouth at each session, and most patients can drive themselves back to work or home following the procedure.
What are the benefits of the LANAP® protocol in the treatment of gum disease?
- Less post-operative pain: The LANAP protocol using the PerioLase MVP-7 helps avoid cutting and stitching of the gums. As a result, patients usually have reduced post-operative discomfort.
- Fewer sessions: The LANAP protocol requires only one to two sessions with the dentist, each lasting two to three hours, with two follow-up visits.
- Quicker recovery time: Most patients are able to return to their regular daily activities immediately following the procedure, which generally requires less than a 24-hour recovery period.
Who is a candidate for LANAP laser surgery?
Do I have to stop taking my medication for LANAP laser surgery?
What about patient discomfort and recovery versus conventional surgery?
Some of the primary benefits of LANAP laser-based treatment as compared to traditional periodontal surgery are:
- Minimal pain
- Less bleeding
- Less tooth sensitivity
- Less gum loss
- Less swelling
- Very little downtime after treatment
- Less Post-op infections
- Promotes new bone growth and periodontal regeneration of supporting gum tissues
- Faster healing and more comfortable than traditional gum surgery
Who can perform the LANAP® protocol to treat patients with gum disease?
What should I expect after LANAP treatment?
What training does my LANAP trained doctor have?
All dentists certified to perform the technique are required to complete Laser BootCamp®, a comprehensive, three-day, clinical, hands-on, dentist-to-dentist training at the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD). This training ensures that doctors are skilled and competent to perform the LANAP protocol on live patients upon return to their clinical practice offices. Laser BootCamp represents the first three days of a five-day training curriculum to be completed over one year. After all five days of training, the clinician is awarded a LANAP Proficiency certificate.
