The LANAP treatment is designed specifically to treat oral trauma resulting from the gum disease, periodontitis which develops from gingivitis. The settings for each procedure can be changed depending on the severity of the oral disease and the treatment needed. The LANAP platform has a procedure-driven menu that allows periodontists to tailor the treatment according to diagnosis.

Cancer of the mouth is also a disease that can deteriorate the gums and teeth where periodontitis may also develop. LANAP treatment can be used to remove the infection-causing bacteria and the diseased tissue, restoring the gums and teeth so that they naturally can develop to heal themselves. The LANAP laser technology can also be used for biopsy and to remove lesions.

Other periodontal treatments

Depending on how severely affected the patient is by gum disease and their oral health condition, quite a few treatment procedures exist and are performed by periodontists depending on the type of oral disease and the stage it is at. There are non-surgical treatments like scaling and root planing, followed by therapy with antimicrobials and host modulation. Periodontal surgery applies pocket reduction procedures, regenerative treatment, crown lengthening and soft tissue grafts.

Laser therapy, such as LANAP, is also non-surgical and can achieve the same results as periodontal surgery in a more time effective manner with less risk. Where teeth are lost, dental implants and cosmetic procedures are a replacement option after either surgery or laser treatment.