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LANAP - New Technology For Treating Periodontal Disease
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| Laser Assisted New
Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is a
laser based technique for treating
periodontal disease without using a
scalpel and sutures. This alternative is
more comfortable for the patient than
conventional gum surgery which can be
very painful. |
How does LANAP work?
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| Tartar, associated
with inflamed and bleeding gums, is
removed from the root surface of the
tooth using an ultrasonic scaler and
small instruments. |
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of light energy from a laser is
directed through a tiny fiber, which is
gently placed between the gum and tooth.
This light energy removes a tiny amount
of diseased tissue and aids in
reducing the bacteria associated with
periodontal disease. After the area
is thoroughly cleaned the body can heal
the area naturally. |
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Laser accesses
the pocket. |
Laser removes diseased
tissue, leaving important connective
fibers in place. |
Ultrasonic scaler removes
root surface deposits. |
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Laser finishes
debriding the pocket. |
The tissue is compressed
against the root surface and a
stable fibrin clot forms. |
The bite is adjusted where
needed to balance the forces on the
teeth. |
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Laser Periodontal Therapy
can be used on all stages of gum
diseases; from Gingivitis
through severe periodontal
disease. The benefits of laser
surgery are outstanding from
simple treatments to the most
complex. |
Some of these
benefits are:
- No
healthy tissue is removed,
enhancing the chance
for the gum tissue to
reattach to the tooth
surface without further
exposure of the root
- Less pain
& less bleeding
- Faster
healing with little or no
"down time"
- Laser
Therapy stimulates bone
regeneration
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| Port
Charlotte Periodontist Dr. Carol
Stevens uses the FDA
approved PerioLase®
Laser for treating
periodontal disease. |
| If you suffer
from tender, red, swollen, or
bleeding gums, call Dr. Carol
Stevens for an appointment
to evaluate your condition. This
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