Failing Dental Implants - Thayer, MO & Walnut Ridge, AR
State-of-the-Art Laser Treatments to Protect Your Dental Implants
Innovative LAPIP Treatment for Failing Dental Implants
Advancements in implant technology have made titanium dental implants a highly effective solution for replacing missing teeth, with a 95–99% success rate. However, factors such as periodontitis and smoking can increase the risk of implant failure. Healthy gums are crucial for the fusion of implants with the bone, while smoking can hinder healing and immune function. As gum disease can lead to tooth loss, bacterial plaque can cause peri-implantitis around implants, leading to bone damage and potential implant failure.
At MoArk Dental & Implants, our team takes every step to ensure successful outcomes by addressing gum disease before surgery, promoting preventive care, and offering LAPIP™ to manage peri-implantitis and save failing implants. Many patients trust us to resolve issues with implants placed by other practices, knowing our expertise and proper care can prevent complications.
What is LAPIP (Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Protocol)?
The LAPIP technique is an implant-specific modification of the laser-assisted new attachment protocol (LANAP®). LAPIP is a proven method for removing inflamed pocket tissue, disrupting biofilms, and decontaminating the implant surface.
LAPIP restores the health of diseased soft and hard tissue without damaging the implant or healthy tissue. Studies show that 94% of failing dental implants treated with the LAPIP protocol reintegrate in periodontal pockets.
The Benefits of the LAPIP Protocol
- Restores implant health without scalpels or sutures
- Provides effective relief of painful inflammation
- Results in minimal bone and gum tissue loss
- Requires a single two-hour visit, in most cases
- Reduces recovery with long-lasting results
- It is far less costly than implant revision surgery
Everything You Need to Know About the LAPIP Procedure
The first step in restoring a stable smile is to evaluate the extent of tissue degradation around your implants using digital X-rays and measuring the pocket depth with a special probe. If LAPIP is determined to be the best solution for treating peri-implantitis in Thayer, MO, and Walnut Ridge, AR, the PerioLase® MVP-7™ laser is employed to gently vaporize bacteria, diseased tissue, harmful proteins, and titanium contaminants in the soft tissue.
Following this, ultrasonic scaler tips are used to remove surface growth and make any necessary bone adjustments. The laser is highly effective, as it promotes the formation of a stable fibrin blood clot containing stem cells from the bone, aiding in healing and recovery.
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