Laser Periodontal Treatment (LANAP) in Augusta GA
Laser Periodontal Treatment (LANAP)
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Am I a Candidate for Laser Periodontal Treatment?
If your gum disease has progressed to the stage where gum tissue is infected, gum pockets are extremely deep, or the underlying bone in your jaw is being destroyed, Laser Periodontal Treatment can help restore health and aid in the prevention of recurring gum disease.
Is Laser Periodontal Treatment Uncomfortable?
We offer a variety of options for our patients to choose form while undergoing the Laser Periodontal Treatment process. Some patient report having only a little discomfort, while others experience more discomfort. For many patients, anxiety is the main challenge for periodontal work. For others, having to keep their mouth open for a long period of time is the main objection.
If needed, sedation dentistry can be used to keep you comfortable and relaxed during your Laser Periodontal Treatment procedure. If there is extensive work to be done, your Augusta periodontist may split the procedure into two shorter visits.
After Laser Periodontal Treatment
Two to three weeks after your Laser Periodontal Treatment procedure, you will have a follow-up appointment to check your healing and revieworal hygiene. At both the three-month and six-month points after treatment, you will have a periodontal cleaning appointment. Nine months after treatment, you will have another periodontal cleaning, and a Periodic Oral Evaluation (POE) to evaluate the results of your treatment.
Depending on your specific treatment results and your individual risk factors for recurrence of periodontal disease, we will set up a cleaning schedule for you that will include periodontal maintenance three to four times a year. You may be able to alternate visits with our office and your general dentist.
We may also recommend bite therapy to help support healthy occlusion and reduce stress on the bone of your jaw and your gums.
Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) Examples
Laser Periodontal Treatment with Orthodontic Treatment to Save Front Teeth & Improve Smile.
Laser Periodontal Treatment to Save Lower Front Teeth.
LAPIP to Save Dental Implants
In the very rare event that a dental implant starts to fail, a modification of the Laser Periodontal Treatment procedure can be used to treat infections around implants (Peri-Implantitis). This procedure is called LAPIP (Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure). Just like Laser Periodontal Treatment, LAPIP targets removing the infection and helps to regrow bone.
Contact us today for a consultation and find out if Laser Periodontal Treatment is right for you.
Laser Periodontal Treatment Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of Laser Periodontal Treatment, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to Laser Periodontal Treatment are discussed.