LAPIP® Laser Gum Treatment in Victora
Dental health is important, and it doesn’t stop when you have dental implants. You need to take care of them the same way you would with your natural teeth, or it could lead to a gum disease known as peri-implantitis. This condition can lead to pain, swelling, inflammation, and even implant failure. At Dr. Crapo & Associates, we provide patients in Victoria with a clinic that’s dedicated to their oral health. We provide LAPIP® laser gum treatment for patients who are suffering from peri-implantitis.
Let us take care of you. If you’re suffering, please give us a call today and schedule an appointment.
What is Peri-Implantitis?
Peri-implantitis is an infection that specifically infects the tissues around some dental implants. Soft tissues become inflamed whereas hard tissue (alveolar bone) shrinks and loses mass over time. Peri-implantitis is mainly caused by bacterial infection. There are many different factors that can increase your risk of developing peri-implantitis, such as:
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smoking
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diabetes
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suppressed immune system/immunocompromised
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poor implant placement
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overloading by a bad bite
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poorly fitting crowns or other restorations
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skipping your follow-up hygiene appointments
What Symptoms Indicate Peri-Implantitis?
The signs of peri-implantitis include:
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swelling or redness of the gums around the implant
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discharge of pus from around the implant
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pain or tenderness in the gums around dental implants
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a bad taste in the mouth
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loosening of the implant
Advanced peri-implantitis may result in lesions or bone loss. If not treated, peri-implantitis can destroy the bone around your implant, leading to the implant falling out. It can also spread to the teeth around the implant.
What is the LAPIP® Laser Gum Treatment?
The LAPIP® laser gum treatment is a patient-friendly protocol that treats infections around your dental implants. It uses the PerioLase® MVP-7™ dental laser to eliminate and destroy the pathogens causing the inflammation. The treatment is minimally invasive and does not need any cutting or sutures, which means it’s much more comfortable than other healing options. LAPIP® laser gum treatment gives hope for hopeless implants!
How It Works
The LAPIP® laser gum treatment vaporizes the bacteria, diseased tissue, and titanium corrosion contaminants present in the soft tissue. Then, the laser is used to form a stable blood clot that contains stem cells from your own bone. The bite trauma on the implant will be adjusted and that allows bone regrowth enough to stabilize your implant for continued service.
The LAPIP® laser gum treatment achieves amazing results that minimize gum recession and preserve your natural smile. It’s also safe for medically compromised patients who are on blood thinners or who have diabetes.
Dr. Crapo & Associates Offers LAPIP® Laser Gum Treatment in Victoria
At Dr. Crapo & Associates, we are committed to ensuring you have a healthy and confident smile. We offer the LAPIP® laser gum treatment to help patients in Victoria fight peri-implantitis. Contact us today and book your examination.
