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Another amazing LANAP experience

2012-05-24T20:25:09Z

This is a video of a person who had traditional Osseous Periodontal surgery then had LANAP. "Incredibly simple easy and painless"

Periodontist and LANAP for Laser Gum Surgery

2012-05-22T04:50:11Z

Video of a Periodontist discussing the LASER and how it is used to treat gum disease.

This technology eliminates the discomfort of traditional gum surgery.

Testimonial of LANAP patient

2012-05-16T19:43:09Z

Testimonial of LANAP patient

Here is a video a patient that had Lanap done

Laser Periodontist discuses Lanap

2012-04-18T19:14:07Z

Laser Periodontist discusses the FDA cleared laser procedure LANAP. Lanap is a laser procedure that reverses Advanced Gum Disease.

LANAP surgery, a variable free-running pulsed neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG at 1064 nm wavelength) dental laser is used by a trained and certified dentist or periodontist to treat the periodontal pocket. The laser energy selectively removes diseased or infected pocket epithelium from the underlying connective tissue. The necrotic epithelium is stripped from the connective tissue at the histologic level of the rete ridges. Since the laser energy is quite selective for diseased tissue, the underlying pleuropotential connective tissue is spared, thereby permitting healing and regeneration rather than formation of a pocket seal by long junctional epithelium.
In periodontics, the LANAP protocol is a process through which cementum-mediated periodontal ligament new attachment to the root surface in the absence of long junctional epithelium is achieved for the treatment of moderate to severe gum disease (including gingivitis and periodontal disease). Stimulation of existing stem cells permits the formation of new root surface coating (cementum) and new connective tissue (periodontal ligament) formation (collagen) on tooth roots. The procedure's success has challenged the old paradigm of periodontal healing in the absence of guided tissue regeneration barriers (GTR) or bone grafting materials (allografts).
Early LANAP research showed consistent mean pocket depth reduction (50%) and improved bone density (48%) in an 8-year retrospective study of the protocol's earliest clinical results. The Emago imaging system demonstrated that 100% of these cases showed some amount of bone density increases. The procedure has also proven effective at reducing pocket depth without gingival recession over a 6-month period.
Raymond A. Yukna (University of Colorado, formerly Louisiana State University) has provided histologic, statistical and radiographic evidence to demonstrate LANAP's efficacy in pocket depth reduction via cementum-mediated new attachment. His in vivo split-mouth study comparing scaling and root planing to LANAP employed radiographic and histologic evidence derived from teeth harvested from treated patients en bloc. LANAP-treated teeth demonstrated universally cementum-mediated new attachment. Teeth treated with scaling and root planing evidenced only long junctional epithelium as the body of scientific evidence shows.
After the LANAP procedure, most patients experience new root surface coating (cementum) and new connective tissues (periodontal ligament) formation (collagen) on tooth roots, preventing tooth loss. Pocket depth reduction is comparable to that achieved by conventional resective osseous or pocket reduction surgery, but without the gingival recession normally associated with osseous surgery. Significant post-operative reduction in gingival indices, gingival inflammation, and bleeding on probing are also common desirable results of the LANAP protocol.
Because the LANAP protocol spares more healthy tissue than scaling and root planning or osseous surgery, patients experience minimal post-operative pain, bleeding, swelling, gum recession or root sensitivity. These results reduce the future risk of root caries/dental decay of the tooth root. Any discomfort is easily controlled through the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (over-the-counter NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen.
With regular three-month periodontal recall and maintenance, the LANAP-provided new attachment is stable and has proven resistant to future periodontal breakdown. Patients are encouraged to improve and maintain standards of oral hygiene to prevent further active periodontitis.
Drs. Gregg and McCarthy pioneered the use of the Nd:YAG laser to treat gum disease in the 1990s. Their success at regenerating bone growth and stimulating new attachment in their toughest patients encouraged them to perform further research and fine-tune the protocol that incorporates use of the PerioLase MPV-7 laser (Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc.)
Studies continue to uncover some startling consequences for poor gum health, which makes the creation of a palatable treatment an important tool in American health care. Widely reported studies have linked gum disease with heart disease and stroke. A recent case has now linked periodontitis with a full-term baby's death. The mother's untreated periodontitis is thought to have introduced deadly bacteria into her womb.
Although about 80% of Americans suffer from gum disease, about 97% of those with moderate to severe periodontitis are not being treated. Acceptance of the LANAP technique in gum disease treatment, introduces an option that more patients are willing to accept.

LANAP testimonial from patient

2012-03-01T21:31:56Z

LANAP testimonial from patient. Patient was refered to the Periodontist to have Gum Surgery and was afraid of loosing her teeth she had laser gum surgery LANAP

Laser Gum Procedure for Advanced Gum Disease Testimonial

2012-03-01T21:27:11Z

This is a video of a patient that had LANAP laser gum treatment done and explains his experience.

If gum disease is a problem for you, LANAP is great treatment option. Using a laser, periodontist, Dr. Joe Nemeth can remove diseased and infected gingival tissue for a healthier mouth. LANAP patients experience minimal post-operative pain, bleeding, and swelling.

Patient had LANAP periodontal laser surgery done

2012-02-21T16:45:12Z

Patient was told she needed traditional gum surgery did research on the internet and found laser gum procedure LANAP. She was scheduled to have traditional gum surgery but decided she did not want the scalpel, suture, amputation, bone cut, or the pain involved with traditional gum Osseous Peridontal Surgery. She had LANAP laser gum procedure and relates her experience of having LANAP done. She traveled from her state to another state to have the Laser procedure done. She explains the cost being the same if not less than traditional Osseous Periodontal Surgery.

Gum Disease treated with Laser by Periodontist Video

2012-01-26T00:14:10Z

Gum Disease treated with Laser by Periodontist Video.

Gum disease has been linked to systemic diseases. Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Stroke, Kidney Disease, Cancer, Pre-Term Birth, Alzheimer have been linked to inflammation and Gum Disease.

Traditional Surgery Vs Laser Treatment. Lanap is an FDA cleared laser treatment that reverses gum disease.

Periodontist explains the LANAP Procedure.

Video of Periolase parlor trick

2012-01-24T16:12:15Z

This is a video of the periolase. What the periodontist is showing is the lasers ability to remove dark pigment. Notice the dark ink is removed and nothing happens to the white paper. Then he removes the ink through liquid without affecting or heating up the liquid.

Board Certified periodontist video of LANAP

2012-01-05T18:28:24Z

Video of a Board Certified periodontist interviews his patients after LANAP.

Lanap patient testimonial

2011-11-01T19:28:59Z

Here is a video testimonial of a patient that has diabetes and had LANAP. LANAP is an FDA cleared laser gum treatment for the reversal of Periodontitis.

Periodontist video regarding LANAP

2011-10-24T19:46:43Z

Laser Periodontist talks about his experience with the Periolase LANAP procedure for gum disease.

LANAP Laser gum surgery patient experience

2011-10-13T15:37:37Z

This is a video testimonial of a patient that had LANAP done. LANAP is an FDA cleared laser procedure to reverse gum disease.

Prosthodontist reviews the Periolase LANAP procedure

2011-10-05T19:47:59Z

This is a video of prosthodontist reviewing the Periolase Lanap procedure he shows X-Rays of bone regeneration. See the periolase laser up close.

Laser Periodontist testimonial video

2011-09-27T16:45:00Z

Dentist, Orthodontist, and Periodontist video testimonial regarding LANAP. Lanap is an FDA cleared laser procedure that revereses gum disease. Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in Adult Americans. Gum disease has been linked to systemic diseases.

Patient has had Lanap laser gum surgery

2011-09-15T16:16:00Z

This is a video of a patient that had LANAP done. LANAP is an FDA cleared laser periodontal procedure that reverses gum disease.

Laser Lanap Lecture

2011-09-13T18:06:55Z

This is a video of a laser scientist Dr Harris that talks about different lasers and LANAP. Lanap is an FDA cleared laser procedure that uses the Millennium Periolase laser to reverse gum disease.

LANAP video testimonial

2011-09-13T15:59:35Z

This is a video of a patient that has had LANAP .LANAP is an FDA cleared laser procedure that reverses gum disease

Gum Disease LANAP and Respiratory disease

2011-09-13T15:05:15Z

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Gum Disease has been shown to affect your overall health.

Patient Testimonial several months after having LANAP

2011-08-30T19:10:55Z

Patient Testimonial several months after having LANAP periodontal surgery.