LASER PERIODONTAL
THERAPY (LPT)
LASER PERIODONTAL THERAPY is an amazing
breakthrough in periodontal treatment. We are
now able
to offer an alternative to surgical gum treatment using
no
scalpels and no stitches.
A small laser fiber approximately the
diameter of 3 human hairs is inserted into the space between
your tooth and gums. The energy from this laser light kills
the bacteria that are causing your gum disease and
selectively removes just the diseased tissue, leaving behind
the healthy gum tissue. Then an ultrasonic cleaning
instrument is used to remove the tartar from the root and
tooth surfaces, washing away the debris with a steady flow
of medicated solution. Finally, the laser is again passed
around the gum tissue to form a natural bandage around the
necks of the teeth sealing them from reinfection. The laser
beam can be precisely directed to only the tissues needing
treatment, and the way it works virtually eliminates
bleeding and sterilizes the area at the same time. Patients
don’t hear or feel it, except for a little warmth.
Benefits of Laser Periodontal Therapy
Periolase
laser therapy is now available with quicker recovery and
faster healing. The laser is an effective tool for
improving overall dental health with less pain, less
bleeding, less swelling, less tissue removal, and less
recovery time than traditional gum surgery. There are also
fewer follow-up visits and less time in the dental chair.
All of this translates to higher quality treatment, improved
outcome, and greater comfort for the patient
1.
Dramatically less traumatic yet highly effective alternative
to cut and sew gum surgery
2. No
cutting of the gum tissue with a scalpel and no stitches
means easy recovery
3.
Preserves gum tissue instead of cutting it away
4.
Reduces root exposure and sensitivity
5.
Reduces infection.
