Treatment Day
When you return for your first LANAP Procedure treatment, you’ll get a local anesthetic to eliminate any discomfort. LANAP Procedure is much less traumatic then conventional surgery, but if desired, sedation can be used for a comfortable appointment.
We use a soft-tissue laser with a fiber about the thickness of three hairs. This is inserted between your teeth and gums to eliminate bacteria and diseased gum tissue. Healthy gum tissue is not harmed in the process. Once this is done, we use an ultrasonic scaler and special hand instruments to remove tartar from the root surfaces. Lastly, the laser is used to finish cleaning the gum pocket and to assist in sealing the pocket so new germs cannot enter. The gum heals, re-attaching to the clean surface of the tooth root.
The procedure is quick. It takes just two 2-hour sessions, or you have the option to have it all done in one treatment. Most people return to work the next day.
- A. Deep gum pockets caused by gum disease
- B. Laser light removes bacteria and diseased tissue
- C. Ultrasonic scaler and special hand instruments are used to remove root surface tarter
- D. Laser finishes cleaning pocket and aids in sealing the pocket closed so new germs can’t enter
- E. Healing of gums to clean root surface occurs
- F. Bite trauma is adjusted
- G. Healing occurs