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LANAP Technology Vista
A Leading-Edge, Non-Invasive Alternative to Traditional Periodontal Surgery
As a LANAP-Certified Clinician, Dr. Farhoumand has completed specialized training and education to be able to offer this leading-edge treatment to her patients. Using a state-of-the-art Millenium laser, our team is able to stimulate the regeneration of bone and gum tissue growth and reattachment without the use of a scalpel or sutures. Learn more about this life-changing Laser-Assisted Regeneration technique by calling our office or reading more below about LANAP technology in Vista.
Why Choose Bita Farhoumand, DDS for Lanap Technology?
- Dr. Farhoumand is a LANAP-Certified Clinician
- LANAP Can Also Help with Failing Dental Implants
- Experienced Board-Certified Periodontist & Implantologist
What Is LANAP?
LANAP stands for “Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure” and is an FDA-cleared treatment method that can help reverse damage to the bone and soft tissues due to advanced periodontal (gum) disease. Instead of needing to undergo surgery and risk possible complications and a lengthy recovery period, we can kill infection-causing bacteria and remove severely damaged tissue to help it regrow, much like a plant that must be pruned to make room for new growth.
Benefits of Laser Gum Surgery
Laser gum surgery offers a wide range of unique benefits that makes it a top choice among patients looking to revitalize the health of their smiles affected by gum disease. Because Dr. Farhoumand will conduct this treatment with a soft tissue laser, you can enjoy the following advantages:
- Reduce risk of infection
- Less gum sensitivity
- Non-invasive gum disease treatment
- Virtually no downtime or recovery
- Minimal discomfort and other post-op effects
- No need for a scalpel or sutures
- Avoid unnecessary extraction of dental implants and teeth
LANAP Gum Treatment vs. Traditional Surgery
Traditional gum disease surgery involves removing gum tissue in order to allow your periodontist to have clearer access to the periodontal pockets located between the teeth. This also involves using a scalpel and suturing the gums back together to reduce the depth of these bacteria-accumulating periodontal pockets. In some cases, this can alter the gumline and make it less appealing. This process could also require the performance of a bone or soft tissue graft to protect the vulnerable roots of teeth and prevent tooth loss down the road. Today, many periodontal experts utilize the LANAP laser gum surgery method, as it eliminates many of the steps and invasiveness of traditional surgery.
The LANAP technique completely eliminates the need for incisions by opting for a dental laser instead. This device emits a concentrated beam of light that’s able to not only kill bacteria on-contact, but also painlessly and precisely removed severely damaged soft and hard oral tissues. Following this treatment, most patients experience little to no gum recession as well, allowing them to enjoy smiles that look and feel healthy. The use of an advanced dental laser also drastically minimizes the recovery period of this procedure as well as post-operative discomfort.
