LAPIP Failing Dental Implants - Monroe & Livingston County, NY
Treat Infected Gums to Restore a Healthy Smile Foundation
Rescue Failing Dental Implants with Gentle Laser Technology
In the early stages, peri-implant mucositis can often be treated with an antibiotic; however, when peri-implantitis is left untreated, the infection can threaten the integrity of dental implants. Early signs of peri-implantitis include swollen gums, tenderness, and mouth sensitivity. As the condition progresses, potential symptoms include worsening jaw pain, gum recession, deepening of periodontal pockets, exposure of implant threads, visible pus around implants, and loosening.
While the number one cause of peri-implantitis is poor oral hygiene, prior periodontal disease, diabetes, certain medications, and tobacco use can increase the risk of implant failures. Until recently, the only treatment for failing dental implants was extensive surgical repair, which in many cases involved removing the implants and surgery to place new ones. Our skilled periodontists can restore inflamed gum tissue and impacted bone to prevent implant failures with LAPIP™ in Rochester and the surrounding areas such as: Webtser, Penfield, Greece, Geneseo, and Pittsford.
What is the Evidence-Based LAPIP Procedure?
LAPIP stands for Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure. LAPIP is a modification of LANAP®, the minimally-invasive laser protocol for treating inflammation associated with gum disease. The PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser is highly effective at reversing peri-implantitis in Geneseo, NY; Rochester, NY; Pittsford, NY; Webster, NY; and Brockport, NY, by healing soft tissue and enhancing bone regeneration without damaging dental implants.
The Periolase laser uses a specific light frequency to distinguish between diseased and healthy tissue. Studies show that 94% of failing implants treated with the LAPIP protocol reintegrate in the pocket and stabilize with three to eight threads of bone growth.
Benefits of LAPIP
- Restores implant integrity without cutting or stitching
- Provides virtually painless treatment
- Results in minimal bone and gum tissue loss
- Requires a single two-hour visit, in most cases
- Reduces recovery time with long-lasting results
- Delivers far less costly solution than implant revision surgery
The Steps Involved in the LAPIP Procedure
The first step in rescuing failing dental implants in Rochester and the surrounding areas such as: Webtser, Penfield, Greece, Geneseo, and Pittsford, is to determine the depth of the infected pockets around the base of your restorations. The Periolase laser destroys bacteria, diseased tissue, pathologic proteins, and any contaminants in the soft tissue. Then, an ultrasonic scaler is used to remove surface deposits.
The laser forms a blood clot to seal periodontal pockets around ailing dental implants, stimulating human growth factors and stem cells. This process helps restore healthy bone and tissue and stabilize the implants. Once the area is healed, the visible portion of the tooth restoration is reattached.
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