Safeguard Your Dental Implants
Prolonged inflammation and infected tissue around dental implants can progress to a condition similar to gum disease called peri-implantitis.
At Tri-City Dental Care of Cerritos, our dentists are certified in LAPIP™ (Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure), which is an FDA-approved, nonsurgical implant repair. This minimally invasive laser treatment in Cerritos, CA, is highly effective at restoring inflamed gum tissue and impacted bone to save a failing dental implant.
If you’re experiencing discomfort, inflammation, or changes around a dental implant, prompt treatment can help protect your oral health and preserve the long-term success of your smile restoration. If any of the following apply to you, LAPIP may be ideal for you:
Dental implants have a success rate as high as 98% and provide life-changing benefits to a majority of patients.
Certain factors can increase the risk of implant failure and peri-implantitis, including inadequate oral hygiene that leads to plaque and tartar buildup. A history of periodontitis, smoking/tobacco use, and unmanaged systemic conditions such as diabetes can also increase the risk.
Like LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) to treat gum disease, LAPIP represents a significant advancement in the field of implant dentistry. Backed by extensive scientific evidence, the LAPIP protocol is a tissue-sparing, regenerative approach that targets diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissues intact.
The PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser uses a unique wavelength and specific configurations to eliminate inflammation and facilitate bone regeneration. Studies show that 94% of failing implants treated with the LAPIP protocol have been successfully reintegrated into periodontal pockets.
As peri-implantitis progresses, jaw pain can worsen, and the implant posts can loosen and may need to be removed. Although peri-implantitis isn’t common, regular maintenance visits are essential after dental implant surgery to monitor your healing. If you experience prolonged swelling, bleeding, or pain in the area of your dental implant(s), it’s crucial to schedule peri-implantitis treatment in Cerritos, CA, to prevent implant failure.
During the first phase, our dentists assess the extent of tissue degradation around your implants by reviewing digital X-rays of the area and testing the pocket depth with a special probe. In some cases, antibiotic treatment is sufficient to treat the infection. If we determine LAPIP treatment at Tri-City Dental Care of Cerritos is appropriate, these are the steps involved:
After LAPIP peri-implantitis treatment at Tri-City Dental Care of Cerritos, you’ll likely experience only mild discomfort, tenderness, or swelling, which typically resolves within a few days.
We may advise you to follow a soft-food diet temporarily and avoid vigorous brushing or chewing directly on the treated area. Because LAPIP is minimally invasive, recovery is generally faster and more comfortable than traditional surgical procedures, so you should be able to resume normal activities quickly.
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