Dental implants are a wonderful solution for missing teeth, but sometimes complications arise. If you are experiencing pain or inflammation surrounding your dental implants, it’s time to schedule an appointment with Full Smile Periodontics to see if LAPIP (Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Protocol)  is right for you.

What Is Peri-Implantitis

If you are having issues around your dental implants, you may be suffering from a condition called Peri-Implantitis. This causes discomfort and inflammation around implants and if left untreated, it can cause bone loss and implant failure. Peri-implantitis is caused by poor oral hygiene, plaque buildup, gum disease, and smoking. Symptoms include tender and swollen gums, bad breath, loose implants, and visible bone loss on x-rays. If you’re experiencing any of those symptoms, it’s time to schedule an appointment.

What is LAPIP?

LAPIP is a revolutionary procedure to address peri-implantitis that uses laser technology to target infected tissue while leaving healthy gum and bone untouched. Using the expertise of our team combined with imaging, we will assess your implant area to determine if you’re a candidate for LAPIP. Treatment consists of a laser aiming light energy to the precise area of infection while simultaneously sterilizing the area. We will clean the implant surface to remove bacteria and promote healing, which will restabilize the implant.

The Benefits of LAPIP

The benefits of choosing LAPIP include:

• Minimally-Invasive: With LAPIP there is no need for incisions or sutures for recovery. The laser will target the infection with precision, leaving healthy tissue intact.
• Faster Healing: Due to the less invasive method and the sterilization the laser provides, recovery time is much quicker than surgical interventions.
• Less Risk: Due to the targeted treatment, there is a lower risk of complications and implant failure.
• Implant Preservation: LAPIP promotes regeneration of the gum and bone effectively saving implants that might otherwise fail.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAPIP

Q: How is LAPIP Different From Traditional Treatments? 

A: Traditional surgery requires things like incisions, sutures, and extended recovery. LAPIP is a minimally invasive procedure that uses laser technology to target the infection without the need for those aspects.

Q: Is LAPIP Painful? 

A: Most patients report very little discomfort during and after treatment.

Q: How Much Does LAPIP Cost? 

A: The cost of LAPIP depends on your particular set of circumstances. At your consultation appointment, we will provide all of the financial information needed.

Q: How Long Is Recovery from LAPIP?

A: Healing takes place over a handful of weeks, but most patients can return to normal activities within 24-48 hours.

Q: Will I Lose My Dental Implants?

A: LAPIP is designed to save dental implants suffering from peri-implantitis, so you should not lose your dental implants if you act in time.

Schedule A Consultation with Full Smile Periodontics to See If LAPIP is right for you 

Don’t let your dental implants fail! If you’ve begun to notice pain or swelling around your implant site, please call Full Smile Periodontics to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Our expert team will use LAPIP’s advanced technology to treat your peri-implantitis and save your implants so you can live life with a comfortable, healthy, radiant smile.

Full Smile Periodontics
4515 Van Winkle Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79119
806-699-6111
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