Technology is advancing at an ever-increasing rate. Dr. Reznikov takes advantage of these improvements in technology to ensure his patients receive the best possible results from their procedures.

In appropriate cases, Dr. Reznikov uses Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™) to treat periodontal disease. LANAP™ has many advantages over traditional surgical treatment.

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is an infection in the gums around your teeth.  In its early stages, this is called Gingivitis.  While there may be little or no symptoms, in advanced stages the gums can become red and tender.  They can also bleed when you brush your teeth.  Many people also experience bad breath and an unpleasant taste in their mouths.

Unchecked, periodontal disease becomes much more serious developing deep pockets of bacteria.  This bad bacteria eats away at the jawbone which supports your teeth.  Periodontal bacteria also get into the blood stream and contributes to many other medical problems.  Without treatment, infection becomes severe and the pockets deepen, resulting in tooth loss.

The purpose of periodontal treatment is to remove periodontal bacteria from deep in the pockets.  This gives the pockets a chance to heal and close up.  Until now, that meant surgical procedures and sutures. 

Dr. Reznikov now offers Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™).  This is a patient-friendly, minimally-invasive procedure that’s a great improvement over standard gum surgical procedures.

The Benefits

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™) is an amazing breakthrough in periodontal treatment.  In appropriately selected cases, these benefits include:

• Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™) is about as easy as erasing a blackboard — there’s no cutting and no suturing.

• There's much less discomfort with LANAP™ than with standard surgical procedures — during and after the procedure.

• It does not take any more time than traditional surgical procedures. All it takes is one 3 to 4 hour visit and three follow up visits.

• It gives better, longer-lasting results. In fact, 95% of treated patients remain stable after five years.

• Following traditional surgical procedures, recovery can take between to 2-4 weeks during which patients can experience pain and swelling and may require a liquid diet.

• With LANAP™, there’s less than a 24-hour recovery period, so you won't lose time from work.

• Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP™) is safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking medications such as Coumadin or Cyclosporin.

The Procedure

Because your resistance to disease is affected by many factors, we will begin your first visit with a review your dental and medical histories.  This is followed by a thorough periodontal examination of your mouth.  At your second appointment, the findings and a recommended treatment plan will be reviewed with you.  You may find it helpful to bring your spouse or a friend with you to this appointment.  Many patients find such a person’s opinion very valuable.  In most cases, no treatment is performed at this appointment.

On your treatment a small laser fiber is inserted between the tooth and the gum, and the bacterial infection is removed. It takes just one 3 to 4-hour session. Dr. Reznikov will treat the entire mouth at once... and you'll probably feel good enough to go right back to work the next day.