Audio Recording

LANAP AND LAPIP: LASER-MEDIATED PERIODONTAL THERAPY
Todd McCracken, DDS, MALD


The treatment of periodontitis has largely been resective and has involved conventional surgical techniques. The use of lasers in periodontics has also been a topic of interest and debate. LANAP™ or the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, is a technique whereby periodontitis can be treated using a patented FDA-approved protocol and laser, the PerioLase MVP-7, an Nd:YAG laser. The technique is tissue-sparing, largely comfortable, and readily patient-accepted. This course will bring the “classroom to the clinic” to demonstrate tissue response to laser energy. Complex laser concepts such as wavelength, pulse duration, repetition rate and absorption vs. penetration characteristics are made simple and brought to live in your own hands. Attendance is limited to 100.

Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Learn Periodontal disease, diagnosis and the use of lasers in treatment.
• Learn the applicability and characteristics of the 1064nm wavelength in periodontal therapy via LANAP™.
• Learn the role of Nd:YAG lasers in periodontal treatment vs. competing wavelengths.
• See clinical case results and the science behind LANAP™.