Laser Periodontal Treatment in Greenbelt, MD
Dr. Barzgar and Dr. Pakpour use the Sol diode laser by Denmat for its wide variety of applications. There is one area in which the soft tissue laser is particularly effective – treatment of periodontal disease. When the gums become infected, bacteria build between the teeth and gums, forming periodontal pockets. These pockets must be reduced and the bacteria present eliminated in order to treat disease and ensure it does not return. Yet the deep pockets can be difficult to access, leading to need for invasive treatment and antibiotics. The unique advantages of dental lasers make them ideally suited for periodontal treatment and reducing bacteria levels in the periodontium.
Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy
Also known as LANAP, the laser-assisted new attachment procedure is a cutting-edge treatment that combines the removal of diseased tissue and bacteria contributing to periodontal disease with the stimulation of new tissue growth in the affected area. This comprehensive approach ensures rapid and efficient healing, promoting optimal periodontal health and overall wellbeing. During the procedure, the soft tissue laser will be precisely utilized to perform the following tasks:
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Sterilize periodontal pockets, killing bacteria present
Utilizing advanced laser technology, our periodontal therapy effectively sterilizes periodontal pockets by targeting and eliminating bacteria present in these hard-to-reach areas. By eradicating harmful bacteria, we aim to halt the progression of gum disease and promote healing.
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Remove plaque, bacteria, and dead tissue from difficult-to-reach tooth roots and pockets
Laser-assisted periodontal therapy allows for precise and thorough removal of plaque, bacteria, and necrotic tissue from the tooth roots and deep pockets along the gum line. This meticulous cleaning helps to prevent further infection and inflammation, promoting optimal periodontal health.
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Reduces the depth of periodontal pockets to repair your periodontal health and smile
By effectively removing diseased tissue and bacteria, laser periodontal therapy can reduce the depth of periodontal pockets, facilitating gum tissue attachment to the tooth roots. This reduction in pocket depth promotes periodontal health and restores a healthier, more aesthetically pleasing smile.
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Stimulate the area so that both bone and tissue growth responds.
This also aids in re-attaching the gums to your teeth, to prevent future instances of gum disease and restore your smile. Laser therapy stimulates the surrounding tissues, promoting both bone and soft tissue regeneration. This regenerative process encourages the reattachment of gums to the teeth, reinforcing their support structure and preventing future recurrence of gum disease. By addressing the underlying causes of periodontal issues, laser-assisted therapy helps to restore and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for the long term.
The soft tissue laser accomplishes the above tasks while working selectively and precisely, to spare healthy tissue. Laser periodontal treatment also results in less post-op pain and a quicker healing period.
Laser Teeth Cleaning
Because lasers have such a profound effect on the state of our patients’ periodontal health, we offer laser tooth decontamination before standard teeth cleanings. Laser decontamination will reduce the number of bacteria present before scaling and planing to prevent bacteria from entering patients’ bloodstreams. This prevents complications that may arise, and also cuts down on cross-contamination between one area of your mouth/body and another. Laser cleaning allows the dental laser to improve your oral health even when periodontal disease is not present, and it may prevent gum disease from becoming a problem in your future.
To learn more about periodontal treatment, please get in touch with our office. We look forward to healing your gums while delivering excellent standards of patient comfort.