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HOW WOULD
I KNOW IF I WOULD BE A CANDIDATE FOR LANAP??
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Questions that you can ask yourself
LANAP
(Laser
Assisted New Attachment Procedure) is a patented
treatment used with the Periolase laser system.
This specific protocol has obtained FDA approval
for gum disease treatment. Currently, Dr.
Wheeler is the only general practice dentist in
the state able to provide this
care for his patients.
Dr.
Wheeler
is excited to be able to make this treatment
available to gum disease sufferers throughout
Kentucky.
What does LANAP do
for you?
If you are one of
the millions of adults that suffer from
periodontal disease there are a number of
benefits that you will likely find.
- A decrease
in the inflammation in your mouth
- Improve the
quality, quantity and severity of
Periodontal disease
- A reduction
in bleeding gums
Decrease
probing depths (easier to keep clean at
home)
Increase in
the level of tissue attachment
Reduce the
severity of loose teeth
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What is
Periodontal Disease?
It's
an infection of the gums. It starts out as
plaque, an opaque film on the teeth that hardens
to form calculus or tartar. As tartar
accumulates, it harbors bacteria which attacks
the soft tissue around the gums. This early
stage of gum disease is called Gingivitis.
Symptoms include red swollen gums, bleeding, bad
breath and, sometimes, an unpleasant taste in
the mouth. Untreated, Gingivitis becomes
Periodontitis. At this severe stage, bacteria
destroys both the gums and the supporting bone
structure. Pockets form where teeth are
separated from the gums and surrounding bones.
Left untreated, Periodontitis often results in
tooth loss.
Signs that you
may have periodontal disease
- Bleeding
while brushing or flossing
- Receding gums
-
Shifting teeth, bite is different
- Swollen,
red, painful gums
- Chronic Bad
breathe
- Gum tissue
missing between your teeth
Methods Dr.
Wheeler uses to determine your current
condition.
- Periodontal
probings (pocket depths)
- Radiographic
images (x-rays)
- Family
history
- Medical
condition
Now, for the
treatment. Click on the picture for high
speed connections to see a video of the
procedure
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What are the
benefits to having the therapy performed?
- EASY
- LANAP™ is about as EASY as erasing a
blackboard — there’s no cutting and no
suturing.
- LESS
DISCOMFORT - Patients report much LESS
DISCOMFORT with LANAP™ than with standard
surgery -- during and after the procedure.
- LESS
TIME - It takes LESS TIME than
traditional surgery. All it takes is two
3-hour visits to the office and a few
shorter follow
up visits.
-
FEWER TROUBLES DOWN THE ROAD-
LANAP™ does not include the major loss of
gum tissue that traditional surgery almost
always involves. This tissue loss can
lead to more sensitive teeth, since your
roots are exposed. Also, if the
treatment needs to be performed again in the
future, you have not removed the bone and
gums during the first treatment with LANAP™.
Typically, with LANAP™, any gum tissue loss
is actually reduced swelling of the area
from the inflammation being relieved.
- SHORT RECOVERY - Many patients find
that they have less than a 24 HOUR RECOVERY
period, so you won't lose time from work.
Dr. Wheeler
will recommend a soft diet for a few days.
In most cases, patients feel fine right
after the procedure.
- SAFE
- LANAP™ with the Periolase is SAFE for
patients with health concerns such as
diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking
medications such as Coumadin or
Cyclosporine.
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A. Perio
Probe indicates excessive pocket depth.
B. Laser
light kills bacteria and diseased tissue.
(Dotted line shows gum tissue cut away with
traditional surgery.)
C.
Ultrasonic scaler and hand instruments are used
to remove root tartar.
D.
Laser finishes cleaning and sterilizing pocket
which aids in sealing the pocket closed so new
germs cannot enter
E. Reattachment
of connective tissue to the clean root surface,
with a stable fibrin clot and gingival crest to
create “a closed system”
F. Bite
trauma is adjusted
G. New
attachment is regenerated. New bond and
new ligament is formed and healing occurs.
Call
us at 1-888-70 LANAP (5-2627)
This site was last updated
04/22/08
