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Laser Periodontal Therapy
More comfortable, faster recovery from gum disease!
Now gum disease can be treated without cutting and stitches. FDA-approved LANAP™ utilizes the Nd:YAG free running pulsed laser. Performing LANAP™, instead of conventional surgical methods, minimizes post-operative discomfort and sensitivity. Patients experience less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, and faster recovery time.
Dental Implant & Periodontal Solutions is the only certified periodontal specialty practice in southeastern Wisconsin to offer LANAP™ technology to patients. Our expert periodontist, Dr. Ahmad Eslami hase been highly trained and certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry in the specific treatment of periodontal disease with the Nd:YAG soft tissue laser.
As the only periodontal specialty center offering LANAP™ in southeastern Wisconsin, we strive to continue our commitment to provide leading-edge technology and comfort for our patients.
- What are the benefits of LANAP™?
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- Promotes improved total health
- Reduces/eliminates offending bacteria
- Promotes fresh breath
- Comfortable during healing
- Return to work almost immediately
- Minimal bleeding/gum recession/
- tooth sensitivity
- Why should I be concerned about gum disease?
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- Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the supporting structures of the teeth. It causes:
- Bad breath/bleeding gums/gum recession
- Shifting of teeth/food impaction/tooth loss
- Gum disease has been associated with:
- Heart disease/stroke/endocarditis
(inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves) - Diabetes
- Premature labor/delivery/low birth weight
- Prosthetic joint infection/respiratory infection
- Rheumatoid arthritis/osteoporosis
- Heart disease/stroke/endocarditis
- Gum disease is contagious
- Gum disease is a silent, typically painless infection
- 30% of Americans have a moderate to severe form of gum disease
- The good news: Gum disease is easily treatable when detected in its early stages.
- A comprehensive evaluation by a periodontist can determine the severity of the disease and the appropriate steps to its treatment.
- Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the supporting structures of the teeth. It causes:
- How long does LANAP™ take?
- Initially, the laser treatment is performed and typically takes only a few minutes. Then, treatment is focused on scaling and removing tartar. Finally, the laser seals the pocket, allowing healing to continue. Depending on the severity of the periodontal disease, treatment may be accomplished in one office visit or may require multiple visits. The estimated treatment time is reviewed when we discuss your treatment plan.
- Does LANAP™ hurt?
- Although the procedure itself can be virtually painless, we anesthetize the area for your comfort. In this way, we can precisely direct the laser for treatment. A deep cleaning will be performed, for which anesthesia is required. Post-procedure discomfort is typically minimal and duration is short.
At Dental Implant & Periodontal Solutions we
take every precaution to ensure a safe procedure and positive outcome from all treatments we perform. Your comfort and happiness is our number one priority. - How does LANAP™ work?
- A small amount of light energy from a laser is directed through a tiny fiber, which is gently placed between the tooth and gum. This light energy removes a small amount of diseased tissue and aids in reducing the bacteria associated with periodontal disease. Tartar, calcified bacteria associated with inflamed and bleeding gums, is removed from the root surface of the tooth using an ultrasonic scaler and small instruments. After the area is cleaned, the laser seals the pocket, allowing the treated area to heal naturally.
