Our experienced periodontists may recommend LANAP® therapy to treat gum disease and improve your oral health. This advanced laser treatment is designed to eliminate periodontal disease quickly, comfortably and effectively.
The LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) protocol is a patented laser gum treatment. With the LANAP protocol, there is no cutting or suturing. Patients typically report less pain and discomfort compared to traditional periodontal surgery, and the procedure itself is less invasive and more comfortable, allowing you to maintain a beautiful smile line as well as improving your oral health.
LANAP therapy was cleared by the FDA in 2004, and the procedure can only be done with the advanced PerioLase® MVP-7 laser. This laser operates at a specific wavelength, working to attack the disease-causing bacteria in your mouth while leaving healthy gum tissue intact. This reduces post-treatment gum recession and tooth sensitivity in addition to helping you regain your oral health.
Benefits of LANAP gum treatment include:
- Minimally invasive – no cutting or suturing is needed!
- Less discomfort following treatment – LANAP is more comfortable during and after your procedure than traditional surgical treatments.
- Reduced recovery time – you can return to your daily routine immediately.
- Little to no gum recession – as your gums are not surgically cut, there is less risk of recession, and you can more easily maintain your smile.
- Reduction in inflammation and bleeding – the precise targeting of this laser treatment works to treat inflamed tissues and harmful bacteria without any injury to healthy tissue.
- Saves your teeth – you can keep your natural teeth even when a traditional periodontal treatment work considers them a “hopeless” case.
- Safe and hygienic – LANAP therapy is very hygienic and is generally safe for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions.
- Better long-term results – as LANAP is minimally invasive and does not involve any major loss of gum or bone tissue, it produces better long-term results for your oral health.
We welcome you to contact Periodontics Limited today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ryan Gifford, Dr. David Trylovich, Dr. Brian Mantor, Dr. Dane Swenson or Dr. Dale Irving and learn more about LANAP therapy in Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin, Nevada.