Introducing LANAP® Treatment at A&N Dental Center in Tempe, AZ

Family Dentists & Cosmetic Dentists located in Tempe, AZ

At A&N Dental Center, we are committed to offering our patients the most advanced and comfortable treatment options available. That’s why we’re proud to provide the LANAP® protocol, a cutting-edge, laser-based treatment for gum disease that eliminates the need for traditional surgery. Unlike conventional periodontal surgery, the LANAP® protocol involves no cutting or suturing, resulting in significantly less pain and discomfort during and after the procedure. This patient-friendly approach allows you to regain your oral health comfortably and with minimal fear, all while preserving the natural beauty of your smile.

The LANAP® protocol is a revolutionary periodontal treatment that was cleared by the FDA in 2004. This procedure is performed exclusively with the PerioLase® MVP-7™, a specialized laser designed to target the bacteria responsible for gum disease while leaving healthy tissue intact. Traditional gum surgery often leads to post-surgical recession and tooth sensitivity, but with LANAP®, these issues are greatly minimized, allowing you to maintain both your gum health and the appearance of your smile.

Why LANAP®?

Procedures Performed with the LANAP® Laser:

The LANAP® laser is primarily used to treat periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease. The laser targets and removes infected gum tissue while killing bacteria deep within the gum pockets. This helps reduce inflammation, promotes healing, and allows the gums to reattach to the teeth.

Over time, gum disease can create deep pockets between the teeth and gums where bacteria thrive. The LANAP® laser can effectively reduce these pockets by eliminating the bacteria and diseased tissue, promoting the reattachment of the gum tissue to the teeth and reducing the depth of the pockets.

One of the unique capabilities of the LANAP® laser is its ability to stimulate the regrowth of bone lost due to advanced periodontal disease. By removing the infected tissue and bacteria, the laser creates an environment conducive to natural bone regeneration, helping to stabilize teeth that might otherwise be lost.

LANAP® can be used to treat gum recession, a condition where the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, exposing the roots. The laser treatment helps to encourage gum tissue regeneration and reattachment, reducing the extent of recession and protecting the tooth roots.

Peri-implantitis is an infection that affects the tissues around dental implants, similar to gum disease around natural teeth. The LANAP® laser can be used to treat this condition by eliminating the bacteria and infected tissue around the implant, promoting healing, and helping to preserve the implant.

The LANAP® laser can be used to perform a frenectomy, which involves removing or modifying the frenum (the small fold of tissue that connects the tongue, lips, or cheeks to the gums). This procedure is often necessary to correct tongue-tie or lip-tie, and the laser allows for a minimally invasive, quick, and painless treatment.

A gingivectomy is the removal of excess gum tissue that may have grown over the teeth due to inflammation or other causes. The LANAP® laser can precisely remove this excess tissue, improving the appearance of the gums and reducing the risk of further gum disease.

For patients seeking cosmetic improvements, the LANAP® laser can be used for gum contouring. This procedure involves reshaping the gum line to create a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing smile by removing or reshaping excess gum tissue.

Crown lengthening is a procedure that exposes more of a tooth’s structure by removing gum tissue. The LANAP® laser provides a precise and minimally invasive method for crown lengthening, which is often necessary before placing a dental crown.

The LANAP® laser can also be used to treat oral lesions, such as cold sores or canker sores. The laser helps to reduce pain, promote faster healing, and minimize the recurrence of these lesions.

Gum disease affects over 50% of American adults, yet many go untreated, unaware of the serious health risks it poses, such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Traditional treatments can be invasive, often involving cutting the gum tissue or even tooth extraction. However, the LANAP® protocol offers a far less invasive alternative. Utilizing the precise PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser, this treatment effectively vaporizes harmful bacteria deep within the gum pockets while preserving the healthy tissue, leading to faster healing and more predictable results.

At A&N Dental Center, we understand the importance of both your oral and overall health. Our LANAP® treatment is designed to help you maintain both, offering a safer and more comfortable solution for managing gum disease.

Benefits of LANAP® Treatment

-Faster Healing: The minimally invasive nature of LANAP® allows for quicker recovery, letting you return to your daily activities sooner.
-Less Discomfort: Patients generally experience far less discomfort during and after the procedure compared to traditional surgery.
-Minimal Recovery Time: Most patients can resume their normal routine immediately following treatment.
-Preserved Smile: With no need for cutting, there’s little to no risk of gum recession, ensuring your smile remains intact.
-Reduced Inflammation and Bleeding: The laser specifically targets inflammatory bacteria, reducing gum inflammation and bleeding without harming healthy tissue.
-Tooth Preservation: LANAP® can often save teeth that might have been considered hopeless with traditional treatments, helping you keep your natural teeth for a longer, healthier life.
-Safe for All Patients: The LANAP® protocol is safe for patients with various health concerns, including those with diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking medications like Plavix or aspirin.

If you’re concerned about gum disease and want a treatment option that is both effective and gentle, contact A&N Dental Center in Tempe, AZ, today to learn more about the LANAP® protocol. Our team is here to help you achieve a healthier smile with the most advanced care available.

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