July 18, 2023
Our New LANAP Treatment for Gum Disease
Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is now offered at Smile Guyana Dental Services!
Gum disease can lead to many unpleasant symptoms that can leave you feeling self-conscious and worried about the future, Not only for your smile but also for your overall health. Luckily, there’s a quick and easy treatment for gum disease known as the Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) now offered at Smile Guyana Dental Services!
With a Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP), our periodontist will use a laser to target and remove diseased tissue. This means you WON’T need to worry about scalpels(and sutures) and painfully removing gum tissue. Instead, LANAP provides a far less invasive procedure with a recovery time of around 24 hours, much faster than the 2 – 4 weeks traditional gum surgery takes.
An overview of the LANAP procedure
✔️ Probe your gums to determine the level of treatment needed for each tooth
✔️ Use a laser that basically targets the bad, infection-causing bacteria
✔️ Use ultrasonic scalers and other instruments to remove disease-causing tartar
✔️ Use the laser again to connect gum tissue back to the root
✔️ Adjust tooth surfaces to further prevent the formation of new tartar (occlusal adjustment).
How long does LANAP Take?
The procedure takes roughly an hour to two hours, depending on the extent of the gum disease. Depending on the extent of gum disease, you can complete the procedure in either one or two visits.
How long does it take to recover from LANAP?
Afterwards, the patient can go about their day normally with minimal discomfort. There are no sutures to worry about and no lasting discomfort. In fact, recovery time is around 24 hours, much faster than the 2 – 4 weeks traditional gum surgery takes.
