Therapeutic Treatment
- Periodontal probe indicates excessive “pocket” depth between tooth and gum.
- Laser energy from PerioLase™ laser kills bacteria and selectively removes
diseased tissue. - Ultrasonic cleaning instrument removes tartar from root surfaces.
- PerioLase disinfect the pocket and stimulates the formation of new bone and
gum tissue attachment. - PerioLase forms a stable fibrin clot that acts as a natural bandage, sealing the pocket from reinfection and creating a “closed system” for healing.
- Bite is adjusted and balanced to eliminate trauma from an uneven bite.
- Pocket is left undisturbed for six months during which time new bone and gum tissue attachment form.
Dr. Lim and Dr. Yabu are among the first dentists in the Bay Area to have been trained and licensed to operate the PerioLase™, the only laser approved for LANAP.
Studies show that 95% of patients treated with LANAP do NOT have further disease progression after five years as compared to an estimated 5% after traditional gum surgery.