Traditional gum surgery typically requires cutting away healthy gum tissue and can result in gum recession. The LANAP® laser protocol is a minimally invasive procedure that can effectively save loose teeth that may otherwise need to be extracted. If you need gum surgery as part of your periodontal disease treatment plan, here is what you can expect from LANAP® laser treatment with Dr. Pierce Osborne, Dr. Michael Curry, and Dr. Wes Shelton:
- Measurement of pocket depths
- Passing laser over treatment area to kill bacteria
- Removing calculus (tartar) from the root surfaces
- Passing the laser a second time to create a clot
- Compressing the gums against the tooth
- Adjusting the bite