An FDA-cleared advanced gum treatment called Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®), offers a less painful, more successful treatment alternative to conventional periodontal gum surgery. LANAP=LAR is the only scientifically, research proven methodology that results in true periodontal regeneration, new bone growth and gum tissue reattachment. LANAP and LAR are accomplished with the PerioLase MVP-7.
It is a free-running, variable pulsed Nd:YAG laser. The seven variable pulse durations can be thought of as “different lasers” in one device as they have discrete and discriminating tissue interactions. The LANAP=LAR treatment is one of the most successful protocols in treating gum disease because it can target the source of the inflammation without hurting or removing any healthy gum tissue, slow or stop attachment loss and decrease pocket depth, and allowing the body to recover from the chronic infection without the need for scalpel or sutures. Additional educational information is available on the LANAP website.
Dr Werts is pleased to announce that he has completed the year-long curriculum reaching the level of Fellowship from the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry. Although conventional periodontal treatment will still have a place in treating gum disease, this new approach will open up additional possibilities for our patients to save their teeth through a less invasive approach. The science is proven and offers a great first step in “giving hope to hopeless teeth.”
