LANAP also known as LPT (Laser Treatment for Gum Disease)
Do you have Gum Disease?
LANAP is the patient friendly answer.
LANAP is a breakthrough laser technology that gently treats gum disease. Unlike traditional gum surgery, with LANAP there is no surgical cutting and no stitches!
With LANAP there is less discomfort and a much shorter recovery time.
If you or someone you know has gum disease or is considering gum surgery — ASK US — IS LANAP AN OPTION FOR ME?
Why is LPT (Laser Periodontal Therapy™) better for the treatment of gum disease?
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LPT™ is about as easy as erasing a blackboard – there’s no cutting and no suturing.
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There’s much less discomfort with LPT™ than with standard surgery – during and after the procedure.
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It takes less time than traditional surgery. All it takes is two two-hour visits to the dentist and two follow-up visits. Traditional surgery requires four sessions of about one hour each, with subsequent visits for suture removal and additional check-ups.
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LPT™ gives better, longer-lasting results. In fact, 98 percent of LPT™ treated patients remain stable after five years, while only five percent reportedly remain stable after surgery.
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Your dentist will probably recommend a soft diet for a day or two, and common sense should prevail; but in most cases, patients feel well enough to eat anything they want right after the procedure.
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Following traditional surgery, recovery can take between two to four weeks during which patients can experience considerable pain and swelling, where they may be restricted to liquid or soft diets.
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There’s a less than 24-hour recovery period, so you won’t lose time from work.
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LPT™ is safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia or those taking medications such as Plavix or aspirin.