Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure
LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a revolutionary periodontal treatment that uses regeneration, rather than removal, of gum tissue to treat gum disease and other damaging gum conditions.
In the past, control of periodontal (gum) infection that had advanced into the jawbone usually required a type of surgery that led to unsightly changes in the gumline, spaces between the teeth and severe sensitivity, especially to cold.A surgical treatment with a laser, a LANAP treatment greatly minimizes the pain and discomfort generally associated with gum tissue removal while also promoting a speedy recovery. With the LANAP treatment, only two quick visits to our dental office are generally necessary
LASER GUM SURGERY
Periodontal disease can be treated using the help of lasers. Research studies have shown that when compared to alternative treatment options, the results of laser therapy can show similar results.
LANAP
LANAP is today’s cutting-edge treatment. A recent landmark study shows that this techniqe can lead to regeneration of lost bone support of the teeth without the need for bone grafting materials.
LANAP LASER GUM
A thin fiber that emits a light, removes diseased tissue and harmful bacteria from the periodontal pocket with laser energy.This sterilizes the tissue and prepares the tooth root surface for healing. This enables the healthy gum tissue to reattach to the root.
Advantage of Procedure
Laser has emerged as an adjunct in several treatment modalities in dentistry in the past few decades. This less invasive bladeless technique is bringing revolutionary outcomes in a plethora of periodontal treatment procedures as well.
Minimally invasive with better patient compliance
Decreased postoperative pain and morbidity
Less likely to develop hypersensitivity
Less prone to recession
Faster healing
Natural teeth as well as implant both show regeneration of the surrounding tissues.
How Does It Work?
The 7 variable pulse durations can be thought of as “different lasers” in one device as they have discrete and discriminating tissue interactions.
By combining the right wavelength, the proper pulse durations, and a proven technique, the LANAP protocol delivers consistent, reproducible, regenerative results.
The LANAP=LAR treatment is one of the most successful protocols in treating gum disease because it can target the source of the inflammation without hurting or removing any healthy gum tissue, slow or stop attachment loss and decrease pocket depth, and allowing the body to recover from the chronic infection without the need for scalpel or sutures.
Recent Advancement of LANAP
LANAP and Implants
Implants have brought up a phenomenal revolution in the field of dentistry regarding the replacement of missing teeth.
With a global annual increase in the number of implants, complications related to implants are following simultaneously, of which, perimucositis and perimplantitis seem to be most common ones.
Millennium technologies have come up with a modification of LANAP for implant known as LAPIP protocol for implants.
The LAPIP Protocol
McCarthy brought forth the concept of LAPIP, “Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure” as a modification of LANAP which could be used in diseased implants.
Laser, removes inflamed pocket tissue, disrupt biofilms, and decontaminate the root/implant surface. Decrease in inflammation and a laser-induced hemostasis further decontaminates the tissue creating a durable blood clot to close the system.
LAPIP brings back diseased structure to healthy states, promotes bone and tissue regeneration, and the most commendable feature is that the procedure is performed on implant without damaging it. A single appointment might be sufficient.