How the LANAP Protocol Works.
The first step in providing a patient with the
laser surgical procedure LANAP is to make the patient comfortable. The
procedure is done using a local anesthetic to numb the affected areas. Once the
patient is ready, pocket depths will be determined. Then a thin optic fiber is
placed inside the pockets to be treated. This step is called laser troughing
and is accomplished using a short-duration pulse. This light energy selectively
destroys pathogens and provides a disinfected environment for the next
phase.
Next the periodontist will remove diseased and
infected tissue, while at the same time preserving healthy connective tissue.
The LANAP protocol has been highly successful in treating moderate to severe
gum disease.
Once the laser has removed the tissue, an
ultrasonic scaler is utilized to remove calcified plaque and calculus that has
adhered to the root surface of the teeth in the affected area. Once this step
is completed, the laser will once again be inserted and finish the task of
debriding the pocket. Next the pocket is compressed to close and stabilize the
tissue against the tooth.
This procedure utilizes no sutures. Mobile
teeth may be splinted. Then adjustments are made to the bite to remove
interferences.
That’s it!
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