Revolutionizing Periodontal Care With LANAP and LAPIP

At TetraHealth Dentistry, our approach to periodontal care is guided by a simple but powerful principle: when we treat disease in a way that honors the body’s natural biology, patients heal better, feel better, and stay healthier in the long run. Periodontal disease is incredibly common and, for many people, it progresses quietly for years before symptoms appear. Traditional treatment often required invasive surgery, significant downtime, and a recovery process that made many patients hesitate. Fortunately, we are now working in a new era of periodontal care—one driven by minimally invasive laser technology that aligns beautifully with our biologic philosophy.

The LANAP Advantage: Precision Meets Regeneration

LANAP, or Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, has become one of the most transformative tools in modern periodontal therapy. Instead of cutting and stitching the gums, LANAP uses a highly specific dental laser to target diseased tissue while preserving the healthy structures your body needs to rebuild. This level of precision is something traditional instruments cannot achieve. The laser energy disinfects the periodontal pocket, promotes natural tissue regeneration, and creates an environment where healthy attachment can re-form around the tooth. Patients appreciate how much more comfortable this experience is, with no scalpel incisions, no sutures, and dramatically reduced inflammation afterward. Most can return to their normal routine far sooner than they expect.

LAPIP: Protecting and Restoring Dental Implants

For patients experiencing inflammation or bone loss around a dental implant, LAPIP offers a biologic solution that preserves the implant instead of removing it prematurely. Using the same principles as LANAP, LAPIP disinfects the infected area, removes diseased tissue without harming healthy structures, and encourages natural regeneration of the bone supporting the implant. In the past, peri-implantitis often meant starting over. With LAPIP, we can often stabilize the site, protect the patient’s investment, and restore health in a way that aligns with minimally invasive, regenerative care.

Why Biologic Dentistry Enhances Laser Therapy

The success of LANAP and LAPIP fits seamlessly into the larger philosophy at TetraHealth Dentistry. Biologic dentistry recognizes that oral and systemic health are deeply interconnected. Our goal is to remove disease conservatively, preserve natural tissue whenever possible, and help the body heal rather than overwhelm it with trauma. Traditional surgery often focused on cutting away tissue. With laser therapy, the emphasis shifts to regenerating what was lost. This results in a profoundly different healing experience—less pain, less bleeding, faster recovery, and a more stable long-term foundation for both teeth and implants.

Healing That Extends Beyond the Mouth

Patients who undergo LANAP or LAPIP frequently notice improvements that extend beyond the treated areas. Reduced inflammation, healthier gum stability, and improved comfort are common outcomes. Because these procedures respect the body's natural biology, they are especially supportive for individuals managing chronic inflammatory conditions or systemic health challenges. Treating gum disease thoroughly and minimally invasively has a measurable impact on overall wellness, and many patients feel better globally when their oral infection is addressed in a regenerative way.

A Personalized, Precision-Based Treatment Approach

Integrating laser therapy into our practice strengthens our commitment to comprehensive, individualized care. We use detailed periodontal evaluations and advanced imaging—such as 3D CBCT—to ensure we understand the full picture before recommending treatment. When LANAP or LAPIP is part of a patient’s plan, it is chosen intentionally, based on their specific biology and long-term goals. Patients benefit from a process that feels supportive, transparent, and tailored to their overall health, rather than a one-size-fits-all surgical solution.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Periodontal Wellness

LANAP and LAPIP represent the direction periodontal care is moving: biologic, minimally invasive, regenerative, and patient-centered. As technology evolves and our understanding of the oral-systemic connection deepens, these therapies will continue to play a major role in creating predictable, lasting outcomes. At TetraHealth Dentistry, we are committed to staying at the forefront of these advancements so patients receive the most effective and biologically supportive treatment options available.

Taking the Next Step Toward Healthier Gums

For anyone experiencing gum inflammation, bleeding, bone loss, or issues around a dental implant, LANAP and LAPIP may be the most effective and minimally invasive path forward. Our team is dedicated to guiding patients through diagnosis, explaining every option clearly, and helping them make decisions that support their long-term wellness. Taking control of periodontal health is one of the most impactful steps a person can take for both their smile and their overall wellbeing. With LANAP and LAPIP, that journey becomes gentler, more predictable, and far more aligned with your body’s natural capacity to heal.