Unfortunately, many people don’t realize they have gum disease until it’s in an advanced stage and the risk of losing teeth is high. By the time patients visit our practice for gum disease treatment in San Francisco, CA, many have been living with early or more advanced stages of gum disease for some time. LANAP® laser dentistry provides a faster, gentler, and more reliable method for resolving issues related to periodontal disease. It’s the only evidence-based, FDA-approved method that results in true periodontal regeneration, new bone growth, and gum tissue reattachment. At Implants Pro Center, Dr. Ali uses LANAP to promote bone regeneration around your teeth with the ultimate goal of saving them. The protocol targets and kills the bacteria that cause gum disease, removes damaged gum tissue, and reattaches healthy tissue to the tooth root surface. The sophisticated LANAP PerioLase MVP-7 laser enables our team to provide minimally invasive laser dentistry in San Francisco, CA without the pain, gum line recession, or increased sensitivity associated with traditional osseous surgery.
Having an understanding of gum disease is integral to making informed decisions that support your oral and overall health. Gum tissue is one of the most important parts of your mouth, supporting your teeth and jawbone while creating a barrier against bacteria. The earliest stage of gum disease called gingivitis occurs when bacteria in your mouth causes gum inflammation. Good oral hygiene at home and regular professional dental cleanings can often reverse early gum disease. While the number one cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene, other risk factors include:
When plaque is left to accumulate on your teeth, it hardens into tartar and releases bacterial toxins that irritate gum tissue. If left untreated, your gums begin to pull away from teeth and periodontal pockets form. When bacteria infiltrate these pockets, this can result in an infection that damages your bone and connective tissue. Because gum disease is progressive, damage to gum tissue, bone, and teeth continues unchecked and you may lose teeth.
If you’re experiencing symptoms of gum disease, we encourage you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible for LANAP in San Francisco, CA. Unlike a traditional gingivectomy or osseous surgery would, LANAP doesn’t require scalpels, incisions or sutures to treat gum disease, so the risk of infection during recovery is minimal. After numbing the area with local anesthetic, Dr. Ali utilizes the PerioLase MVP-7 laser over areas of your infected gum tissue to eliminate infection and harmful bacteria, then closes the gap between your teeth and gums so bacteria can’t enter. Most patients at Implants Pro Center choose LANAP because it offers many advantages over traditional approaches. In fact, even patients that avoided dental treatment or experienced problems with traditional surgery in the past are willing to undergo LANAP gum surgery. Studies show that several months after LANAP treatment, most patients see a significant reduction in the depth of their periodontal pockets.
LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure. It’s the only evidence-based, FDA-approved method that results in true periodontal regeneration, new bone growth, and gum tissue reattachment. At our San Francisco practice, Dr. Ali uses the sophisticated PerioLase MVP-7 laser to target bacteria without scalpels or sutures, providing a minimally invasive treatment that saves teeth.
Unlike traditional “cut and sew” surgery common in many Bay Area dental offices, LANAP at our San Francisco practice uses the PerioLase® MVP-7™ to target bacteria without scalpels or sutures. This means significantly less downtime—most of our patients return to their tech or professional roles in the Financial District the very next day.
Yes. Dr. Mohamed Ali is a fully certified LANAP clinician. This is critical because the LANAP protocol can only be performed by dentists who have completed specialized training at the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry. Choosing a certified expert in San Francisco ensures you are receiving the FDA-cleared protocol for true bone regeneration.
Accordion ContentAbsolutely. We often use a similar protocol called LAPIP™ to treat “ailing implants” or peri-implantitis. If you have dental implants in San Francisco that are showing signs of inflammation or bone loss, laser therapy is one of the most effective ways to save the implant without invasive surgery.
Accordion ContentOne of the main reasons San Francisco professionals choose LANAP is the rapid recovery. While traditional surgery requires weeks of healing and a restricted diet, LANAP recovery is typically less than 24 hours. You can drive yourself home from our 450 Sutter St. office and resume most normal activities immediately.
Accordion ContentMost dental insurance plans in California cover LANAP under the same codes as traditional periodontal surgery (scaling and root planing or osseous surgery). Our San Francisco team is highly experienced in navigating insurance claims to ensure our patients receive the maximum reimbursement possible for their laser gum treatment. We also work with various insurance providers to maximize your benefits.
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