Laser technology has revolutionized the medical treatment. Lasers are now commonly used in medical applications. In the dental Lanap (Laser Assisted New Attachment) process, has created an attractive option for patients with periodontal disease (periodontitis).
By Dr. Robert H. Gregg II, and Dr. delwin McCarthy, of Cerritos, California, Lanap was developed as an attractive option for the treatment of diseases of the gums. In contrast with traditional surgery is gum Lanapcompletely non-invasive. Traditional gum surgery requires a surgical cutting and downsizing to treat the gums. In addition to traditional surgery, surgical sutures are applied to the patient's mouth. While Lanap, use the dentist periodontist or a dental laser (The Periolase MVP-7, Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc.) carefully, "zap" gum disease with no cutting and no stitches.
According to Dr. Bruce Nelson, a dentist and professionals Lanap, the differencebetween Lanap and traditional methods is considerable. Dr Nelson said: "With traditional surgery, recovery time, rubber was very slow, often taking weeks or months. With Lanap there is virtually no recovery time." Dr. Nicholas Meyer, another doctor Lanap agrees: "With Lanap, the patient experiences little or no bleeding. All complaints are minimal and very short notice."
Lanap science continues to evolve and improve in large part on the work of Raymond A. Yukio UniversityColorado (former Louisiana State University). Dr. Yukio has found statistical evidence of the validity of the procedure. Lanap The protocol was approved by the FDA and the FDA laser Periolase. The method has been found safe, effective and predictable for the thousands of patients in the United States.
As one might expect, is Lanap very popular with patients. "It 'was love at first sight. He said one patient Lanap. "E '(Lanap) did not hurt. It's just great. My teeth wereout nice. "He said, flashing a smile. Lanap Another patient repeats his feelings." I'm really glad I did. Was almost the best thing I ever did for my mouth … because I have more problems. "
A major advantage of Lanap recovery time is very short. Many patients report a return to their daily activities the same day as their procedure. This is in sharp contrast with the traditional gum surgery, requiring weeks or months can to heal.
Why is it soTolerated by the patient, the procedure Lanap also works to reduce patient anxiety about treatment. "Reject Many patients who are diagnosed with gum disease are treated because of fear." Said Lanap physician, Dr. Bruce LaChot. According to Dr. LaChot, not to mention the fear of perceived pain and discomfort, not to mention the inconvenience of time off work has many causes, in order to delay the treatment so badly need. "Now, with Lanap can really enjoy it reduces patient anxiety." Hesaid.
Normally Lanap is less expensive than traditional gum surgery. Costs vary, depending on the degree of gingival inflammation and individual professionals Lanap. Lanap is available in the United States, and most large and medium-sized cities, there is at least one or two Lanap practitioners.