Jan Niemuth4 months ago
★★★★★
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Laser therapy uses a specific wavelength of light energy selectively absorbed by diseased tissue — leaving healthy tissue unaffected. Simultaneously removes bacteria, diseased pocket lining, and promotes clot formation that seals the pocket and supports tissue regeneration. Our practice utilizes high-end Periolase MVP-7 frameworks for the LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol, alongside precise diode wavelengths for targeted soft-tissue disinfection. This eliminates the traditional requirement to cut into or mechanically modify supporting gum architectures to treat chronic biological infections.
Laser parameters offer a highly predictable alternative to standard pocket surgery, optimizing comfort while protecting your long-term smile architecture.
Full periodontal charting and X-ray review confirms candidacy. Treatment areas identified. Local anesthesia administered.
Laser fiber inserted gently into each periodontal pocket. Diseased tissue and bacteria eliminated with precision. Healthy tissue preserved. Minimal discomfort throughout.
Root surfaces cleaned with ultrasonic and hand instruments following laser treatment. Combination approach maximizes bacterial removal.
Laser seals the pocket with a stable blood clot — a biological seal that protects the treated area and initiates the regenerative healing process.
We are fully certified and extensively trained in specific Nd:YAG LANAP protocols, driving highly predictable, predictable results while protecting vital attachment tissue layers.
We recommend laser therapy when it's genuinely the best option for your case — not because it's available. Some cases are better served by traditional surgery and we'll tell you honestly.
Post-laser periodontal maintenance every 3–4 months monitors healing, tracks pocket depth improvement, and maintains the treatment outcome long-term.
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Local anesthesia used — pressure but no pain during procedure. Post-treatment discomfort typically mild and managed with OTC pain relievers. Recovery significantly more comfortable than traditional gum surgery.
SRP removes bacterial deposits mechanically. Laser therapy goes further — eliminating diseased tissue lining the pockets, killing bacteria with light energy, and promoting a regenerative healing response. Used for cases where SRP alone was insufficient or for moderate-advanced disease.
Most patients return to normal activity within 24–48 hours. Some dietary modifications (soft foods) for a few days. Minimal post-operative restrictions compared to traditional surgery's 1–2 week recovery.
Coverage varies. Some plans cover laser therapy at the same rate as the conventional periodontal procedure it replaces. We verify specific benefits and provide a clear estimate before treatment.
Most effective for moderate to advanced periodontitis — especially pockets that didn't fully resolve after SRP. A full periodontal evaluation determines candidacy.