Periolase procedure

September 5th, 2010 by admin

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The scientists and practitioners at the periolase company have developed a protocol for laser periodontal therapy. They call this protocol, LANAP, which is short for laser assisted new attachment procedure. In short the protocol goes something like this:

Prescribe drugs which down regulate collagenase.

Prescribe drugs which help prevent infection.

On the day of the surgery , half the mouth is typically done. All teeth are involved. In other words this is a full mouth treatment.

Perform one pass with the laser

Thorough scaling and root planning

Blunt dissect to the crest of bone and score the PDL

Use the laser again to gain hemostasis

Adjust the occlusion.

Keep adjusting the occlusion during post-op visits

Provide a nightguard

Multiple prophy and maintaineance visits during the year after.

This protocol is way more than just passing a laser in the pocket and expecting miracles. This is hard work for the dentist and takes a real commitment on the part of the patient.

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