PerioLase® and CO2 Laser
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE GUM TISSUE RESTORATION
From the simplest of procedures to the most complex, we are dedicated to your comfort. Our goal is to offer a wide array of gentle treatments that promote healthy teeth and gums in a way that feels good for you, our patient.
WHAT IS PERIOLASE LANAP?
PerioLase Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is the latest technology used for safe and effective gum tissue restoration and periodontal tissue therapy. In 2004, PerioLase received FDA approval, which made it the only approved dental laser on the market.
Differing greatly from traditional periodontal surgery, PerioLase creates a sterile and stable environment where bone and tissue are able to grow back together. If you have periodontitis, you know that your gums (or connective tissue) pull away from the tooth to create pockets. The pockets become deeper as the disease progresses, which leads to bone loss.
Traditional perio-therapy involves a doctor scraping out the inside of the pockets, while trying to avoid bone loss since the infected bone will not grow back. Using PerioLase, our team is able to create an environment where your body can regenerate itself. Your gums will reattach to the tooth; in fact, it is proven that PerioLase is the only laser to have a 100% success rate in tissue reconstruction.
HOW DOES PERIOLASE WORK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF MY SMILE?
Before we begin your LANAP procedure, your teeth are thoroughly cleaned to remove any tartar in an effort to make the tissue as healthy as possible. During your treatment, the dentist uses the PerioLase laser to find any diseased tissue in the pockets created by periodontitis. The laser kills pathogens (the bacteria which cause the disease) without harming the good cells.
WHAT IS RECOVERY FROM PERIOLASE TREATMENT LIKE?
Following your procedure, you will experience less swelling or bleeding, and more comfort than with traditional periodontitis surgery. Recovery time is also faster, so you return to your daily activities sooner. LANAP provides a pleasant dental experience and better outcomes than any other conventional periodontal surgery.
HOW DO I KNOW IF PERIOLASE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, you are most likely a candidate for PerioLase. Consult with our office to discuss in detail.
PerioLase is a safe alternative to conventional surgery for people who suffer from other health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, or anyone who might be pregnant. PerioLase may be recommended if you have had periodontal treatment in the past and are experiencing symptoms again.
Once you have had gum disease, it is common to experience a relapse. Consider PerioLase as a safe alternative to traditional periodontal surgery, and ask us if PerioLase LANAP is the best option for you.
DEKA ULTRA SPEED C02 LASER
A CO2 laser is a very efficient, fast-cutting light beam that seals nerve endings, kills bacteria, and is blood-free. The use of the Deka Ultra Speed CO2 laser enables us to perform several soft tissue surgeries with no cutting, bleeding, or sutures.
This laser can also be used for biopsy, ablation of pre-cancerous lesion, removal of hyperplastic tissue, and cosmetic re-contouring (gingivoplasty) of the gingiva.