Comparing LANAP® Laser Gum Surgery and Osseous Gum Surgery
Gum Disease Treatment with LANAP® Laser Gum Surgery:
- One to two visits required to complete treatment
- No incisions or sutures are necessary
- No contraindications for treatment
- Faster healing time
- Minimal post-op discomfort
- Leaves healthy tissue intact
- Encourages bone regeneration
Gum Disease Treatment with Osseous Surgery:
- Multiple visits required to complete treatment
- Requires the use of incisions and sutures
- Contraindications may exist for those with certain medical conditions or who are taking certain medications
- Healing time takes longer due to incisions
- Post-op discomfort may need to be managed with medication
- Must advance through healthy tissue to reach diseased areas
- Procedure itself does not encourage bone regeneration, but a bone graft may be performed during osseous surgery