LANAP or “Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure” involves the use of a laser to treat periodontitis and regenerate bone, ligaments and gums. LANAP is the no cut, no sew, laser alternative to traditional gum surgery.
Between your teeth and gums there is a small “V” shaped space known as the sulcus. Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection that affects this space and causes the breakdown of the tissues that support your teeth.
Millions of teeth are treated and saved each year with root canal therapy. It is important to remember that root canal treatment does not cause pain, but relieves it.
The first goal of therapy is to stop active disease. This involves the removal of bacteria and deposits from the tooth and under the gum-line.
In some situations, it is not possible to adequately clean the root surfaces via scaling and root planing alone.
