When left untreated, gum disease is a dangerous condition that can lead to gum recession, tooth loss, and bodily harm. However, you may be put off by the idea of undergoing surgical gum grafting and bone grafting. Our practice in Raleigh, NC, offers LANAP®, a comfortable alternative.
LANAP
WHAT IS LANAP?
LANAP, or Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is an FDA-cleared treatment for periodontal disease . Using laser technology, Dr. Thiago Morelli can eliminate diseased tissue and stimulate your body’s natural healing response to regenerate new gum and bone tissue. The procedure also encourages your gum tissue to reattach to your teeth, providing healthy support.
Our periodontists use the PerioLase™ MVP-7™ laser for this remarkable procedure; no scalpel or sutures are required.
how lanap benefits patients
LANAP can allow patients with periodontal disease to keep their teeth, maintaining their oral function and overall quality of life. With LANAP, you can expect:
Thorough Treatment
LANAP is usually performed in two two-hour appointments at our periodontist’s office in Raleigh, NC : one appointment for each side of your mouth. This allows us to be thorough in our approach to treating your periodontal disease.
Comfortable Care
When compared to traditional periodontal surgery, patients typically report less pain and discomfort during and after the LANAP procedure. LANAP is minimally invasive and targets only bacteria and diseased gum tissue, leaving healthy tissue unharmed. Additionally, patients often feel well enough to continue with their daily activities immediately after treatment.
Safe Procedure
LANAP naturally cauterizes the treatment site, sterilizing the area and reducing blood loss. Treatment is also safe for patients with health concerns like diabetes, HIV, or hemophilia, or those taking medications such as Plavix or aspirin.
Amazing Results
LANAP results in less blood loss, swelling, pain, sensitivity, and gum loss compared to traditional gum surgery. The healing process after laser dentistry can also be faster and more comfortable than traditional surgical methods.
How lanap works
After a gum disease consultation with Dr. Morelli at our Raleigh office, you may be able to move forward with treatment. The LANAP procedure involves several steps:
- Place Laser: The PerioLase laser fiber, which is about the size of three human hairs, will be gently placed between the gum and the tooth.
- Eliminate Infection: The laser will eliminate the diseased tissue and harmful bacteria in the periodontal pockets.
- Remove Calculus: Your periodontist will remove the laser. Once he has better access to your teeth, he will remove any calculus buildup on the roots.
- Remove Debris: The laser will be used again to remove any remaining debris and sterilize the periodontal pockets and bone.
- Heal: Your periodontist will create a clean environment in which healing can begin. During the next few weeks, your gum tissue will reattach to your teeth.
- Repeat: The process will be repeated on the other side of your mouth at a second appointment.
We also Perform LAPIP
At Our Raleigh, NC Practice
LAPIP™ is similar to LANAP in that it is a laser treatment that addresses gum disease. However, LAPIP addresses gum disease around dental implants . LAPIP can save implants by treating infections and sometimes regenerating new gum and bone tissue around them.
Raleigh Patients Are Grateful for Us
North Carolina Implants and Periodontics
Established in 2018, our practice is led by Thiago Morelli, DDS, MS. His professional affiliations and distinctions include:
- AAP: American Academy of Periodontology
- ADA: American Dental Association
- Diplomate – American Board of Periodontology
- Fellow – International Team for Implantology
Please request an appointment by contacting us online or by calling us at: (919) 510-8888
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