What Is Lanap?

The LANAP protocol is a laser-based approach to gum disease using an Nd: YAG free running pulsed laser requiring specific knowledge and skills drawn from the whole dentistry. For patients looking for a LANAP Procedure Eastern Dental Clinic are available to help. We use the LANAP protocol to treat gum disease to: remove only the diseased tissue without removing any of the healthy tissue, maintain the height of the tissue around teeth, minimize pain and discomfort to the patient, get a closure of the periodontal pocket wound and allow healing to take place. Eastern Dental Clinic patients should contact us today to learn more.

Treatment Procedure

• Perio probe indicates excessive pocket depth.​
• Laser light removes bacteria and diseased tissue.​
• Bone is modified at time of surgery.​
• Healing of gums to clean root surface occurs.​
• Bite trauma is adjusted.​
• Healing occurs.​
• Ultrasonic scaler and special hand instruments are used to remove root surface tarter.​
• Laser finishes cleaning pocket and aids in sealing the pocket closed so new germs cannot enter.​