Surgical Precision, Without Cutting or Sutures
Request an AppointmentLANAP®, or Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is a minimally invasive and highly effective gum disease treatment. This procedure uses the PerioLase® MVP-7 laser to precisely target and eliminate diseased gum tissue and bacteria while preserving healthy tissue.
This innovative periodontal disease treatment encourages natural healing and can even stimulate the regeneration of bone and tissue lost due to periodontal disease. At Wyoming Implants & Surgical Arts, our periodontist, Dr. Shaziya Haque, offers LANAP laser gum disease treatment, providing an innovative solution for patients seeking effective periodontitis treatment in Rock Springs, WY.
Your LANAP journey starts with a thorough diagnosis and a complete evaluation of your mouth. Dr. Haque will assess the severity of your gum disease using advanced imaging and detailed measurements to understand your specific needs.
This essential initial step allows us to identify the affected areas and create a precise, personalized treatment plan for the best possible results.
In the LANAP process, the PerioLase MVP-7 laser is carefully directed into the periodontal pockets surrounding your teeth. This laser emits a specific wavelength of light that targets and vaporizes only the diseased gum tissue and harmful bacteria, leaving healthy tissue intact.
This action effectively removes infection and diseased tissue, creating a clean environment for healing, all without the need for traditional cutting or sutures.
During LANAP treatment in Rock Springs, WY, precise ultrasonic instruments remove tartar (calculus) from the root surfaces, above and below the gumline. This eliminates hardened bacterial deposits contributing to gum disease and is performed carefully to prepare the area for the laser treatment.
The ultrasonic technology enables efficient and gentle cleaning, ensuring a clean surface for optimal laser effectiveness and promoting better healing afterward.
After removing bacteria and diseased tissue, we will do a second pass with the laser. This reapplication is done at a lower energy setting and specifically targets the soft tissue lining the newly cleaned gum pocket.
This action helps form a stable fibrin clot, which acts as a natural seal, promoting the gums’ reattachment to the root surface and initiating the healing process.
Once the laser precisely removes diseased tissue and bacteria, Dr. Haque gently compresses the gum tissue back against the tooth root surfaces. This compression eliminates the need for sutures and helps stabilize the treated area.
The laser also stimulates the formation of a stable blood clot, which acts as a protective seal and creates an ideal environment for natural healing and reattachment of the gum to the clean tooth surface.
After the diseased tissue and bacteria are carefully removed, a stable fibrin clot forms at the treatment site, sealing the area. This special clot is a natural “band-aid,” creating an ideal environment for your body’s innate healing mechanisms to take action.
Over time, this process promotes the regeneration of lost bone and the reattachment of gum tissue to the tooth root, helping to restore the essential structures that support your teeth!
While LANAP is an excellent gum disease treatment option, candidacy is determined by thoroughly examining your specific periodontal condition. Dr. Haque will assess your oral health, medical history, and the severity of your gum disease to determine if this innovative gingivitis treatment is right for you. We will consider these factors:
