Question 1

lanap dental procedure was minimally successsful at 1 tooth due to a furcation diagnosis. please fully explain in layman's terms. also, how common?

Accepted Answer

Usually hopeless: You really should discuss this with your own dentist.  However,  when bone is lost between the root of a multi-rooted tooth, one does not have enough surrounding bone to help fill the defect, regardless of the type of surgery performed.  This situation is usually hopeless and can only be maintained, a root resected off, or extract the tooth.  There are no procedures with consistent good results.

Question 2

periodontist does not use the lanap protocol in his office to save a tooth area with a deep sulcus. is periolase proven yet but still too expensive?

Accepted Answer

Worthwhile!: There are numerous clinic studies that support the LANAP therapy to recreate periodontal attachment and many too periodontists who advocate this treatment. Like any methodology, there are situations that it may not have optimal outcomes, but overall it is very promising. On the dentist's end, the equipment involves a huge capital investment and additional training. Consider a second opinion.

Question 3

post lanap: i have a small pea size bump in/under gum line adjacent to 1 tooth. dds says no problem even though deep cleaning and probing at 4 months.?

Accepted Answer

Need to see area: We can't evaluate your situation without actually personally examining you and seeing current x-rays of the area that concerns you. If you question your dentist's clinical judgment or your treatment, you can consider seeing another dentist for a second opinion.

Question 4

would a lanap procedure be good for fixing dental bone loss in early periodontitis? pain doesn't matter, i just want the bone level normal/healthy.

Accepted Answer

LANAP Case selection: LANAP protocol results are much more predictable in terms of bone regeneration and tissue attachment. Laser treatment is a great option for many periodontal patients; however, it may not be suited for all cases. The case selection is the key to a successful treatment.

Question 5

hello. how long after lanap surgery should i wait to kiss my wife with an open mouth and perform oral sex on her? thank you?

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: When you can do it without any discomfort, do it.
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Question 6

for gum grafting, some periodontists recommend cadaver tissue, the roof of the patient's mouth, and lanap.  which of these three is the best?

Accepted Answer

Seek second opinion: Gum grafting does not always help solve the problem that you might have. I would advice you to seek a second opinion from another periodontist before you get into doing this procedure which does not have a high success rate and it tends to be an expensive exercise. That is what I would recommend and then weight the various options based on the two opinions.

Question 7

what can be done for pain in my teeth?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: 1. Have your dentist take x-ray and find out the source of pain. Once you find out where the pain is coming from then we can go in to more detail regarding treatment.

Question 8

how is deep cleaning of teeth done?

Accepted Answer

Don't Worry: Normally the affected area is numbed first. This can be done with traditional local anesthetic or a needle-less topical alternative. Once the gums are numb, the hygienist will remove all the debris which has collected below the gums, with ultrasonic and hand instruments. Then the roots are gently smoothed. Often, a medicated rinse is placed, or long-lasting antibiotics. You'll be comfortable.

Question 9

what can be done for discolored teeth?

Accepted Answer

Bleaching: 1. Bleaching the teeth.
2. Covering the teeth with porcelain laminates or crowns.
3. Whitening tooth paste.

Question 10

what can be done about teeth clenching?

Accepted Answer

Nighguard/exercises: If not treated clinching will ultimately manifest itself in damaging either the teeth or the muscles of the jaw.  See your dentist and get a night guard along with some exercises to take some of the stress out of those mucsles which should help decrease the clinching.

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Post lanap: i have a small pea size bump in/under gum line adjacent to 1 tooth. dds says no problem even though deep cleaning and probing at 4 months.?

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Would a lanap procedure be good for fixing dental bone loss in early periodontitis? pain doesn't matter, i just want the bone level normal/healthy.

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Hello. how long after lanap surgery should i wait to kiss my wife with an open mouth and perform oral sex on her? thank you?

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For gum grafting, some periodontists recommend cadaver tissue, the roof of the patient's mouth, and lanap. which of these three is the best?

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