Robert D. Follweiler D.D.S., P.A. Periodontology and Laser Technology
Creating and Maintaining Foundations of
Oral Health
Please visit our web site www.Follweilerperio.com
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If you suspect you have periodontal problems (gum disease)
and are at risk for losing teeth please STOP and
take some time to entertain another possibility. There is a relatively new
(8-10 years) type of periodontal treatment that may save teeth that were
thought to be hopelessly involved and this treatment does not require scalpel
(cutting) and stitches. It’s called LANAP or Laser Assisted
New Attachment Procedure periodontal therapy and is the only laser
treatment of this kind approved by the FDA for treatment of periodontal disease.
Here is how it works:
1. Instead of cutting away infected gum tissue the Millennium
PerioLase Laser uses a hair like beam of light to seek out and destroy the bad
bacteria that causes periodontal disease. 2. A specialized ultra sonic scaler
removes the tartar that lies deep inside the gum pocket and then the pocket is sterilized and sealed by the laser. (3)This seal forms a barrier that does not allow bacteria to re- enter the area. New gum
attachment fibers and bone are allowed to regenerate and stabilize the
teeth. Up to 90% of LANAP patients have
no reoccurrence of periodontal disease for up to five years after completion of
treatment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w502q-C6l2M
LANAP is a
patient friendly approach to periodontal therapy and the investment is often less than what it would cost to place
an implant. This laser procedure is the
latest technological advance and results in little or no discomfort, bleeding
and down time from work. LANAP embraces saving teeth , avoids removing gum tissue to rid the mouth of bacterial infection
and is much safer for patients who have additional medical complications.
Patients who take blood thinning and osteoporosis medicines that might not be
able to have traditional periodontal treatment also greatly benefit from this
procedure.
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory process that has been
linked to heart and lung disease. Scientist now understand that inflammation causes or complicates many
diseases including diabetes, pancreatic cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. For
example, inflammation can damage tissues in the brain which can increase a
patient’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Inflammation from gum disease has also
been linked to arthritis. Over sixty
percent of the population has some form of periodontal disease. To find out if you are a candidate
for LANAP it only takes a brief and painless evaluation.
Please call the office for more
information.
