Laser assisted periodontal therapy, also known as LAPT, is a minimally invasive, highly effective method for treating periodontal/gum disease.
After you know or suspect you have periodontal disease, and your periodontist has reviewed treatment options with you, you may opt for laser assisted periodontal therapy as part of your treatment.
Your periodontist will ensure you are as comfortable as possible and ready for the procedure to begin. A local anesthetic may be administered to eliminate any discomfort.
We'll use a probe to identify pocket depth.
The laser will be inserted into the perio pocket and remove bacteria and infected tissue from the tooth's root.
The laser will then be used to seal the perio pocket closed.
Healthy gum tissue taken from surrounding gums will be attached to the rotten gum and encourage new tissue growth