It is necessary for bones and gums to fit together. One might compare the ideal fit to a turtleneck fitting properly around the neck. Such a fit can only be made possible by connective, supporting tissues that bind gums to teeth.
When a person suffers from periodontal disease, the infection destroys this supporting tissue. Bone also gets destroyed as well, and pockets form between the gum, the teeth, and the bones.
As the condition worsens, teeth lose their grip and begin to deteriorate. Eventually these teeth have to be extracted.
When this happens to an individual, a cosmetic dentist can help them with perio-regeneration. This is made possible through a revolutionary new procedure known as LANAP that can reverse some of the damage by regenerating lost bone and tissue.
Perio Regeneration involves using membranes (filters), bone grafts, and tissue that stimulate proteins to trigger the body's own ability to regenerate bone and tissue that has been destroyed by periodontal disease.
A Cosmetic Dentist performs perio regeneration using a special dental laser to perform known as the Periolase MVP-7. Over the last few years this laser has revolutionized periodontal surgery in the same way that LASIK revolutionized ophthalmology.
It is the best tool to use for removing diseased tissue and killing the disease-causing bacteria that infected the gums to begin with.
But just how does a laser help a cosmetic dentist remove microscopic bacteria and infected tissue? The answer lies in the patented operation of the Periolase MVP-7 itself.
The beam is very precise, cutting away the all of the diseased tissue in the pocket itself. With its heat, it
also sterilizes the pocket of any bacteria that may be hidden and thriving in along the root surface and bone.
This is so much better than metal cutting tools, which do damage to healthy tissue, and that simply cannot reach all of these areas as efficiently as a dental laser.
When a cosmetic dentist performs perio regeneration, he or she puts the patient under local anesthesia. There is no pain. Before applying the laser, the cosmetic dentist uses ultrasonic scalars to remove calculus (hardened plaque) from the root surfaces of the teeth.
A bite adjustment also has to be done at the end of the procedure in order to take the pressure of mobile teeth. The best thing about this procedure as compared to traditional periodontal surgery there is no or little pain after the procedure.
There are many choices for enhancing support for the teeth and restoring the bone to a healthy level. Your dentist will discuss your best options with you.
The greatest gain that perio regeneration offers to all of us is the ability to eliminate existing bacteria and regenerate bone and tissue. This assists in reducing pocket depth and repairing the damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease.
After a cosmetic dentist finishes this procedure, all the patient must do is follow the post operative instructions completely. Also, the patient follows a liquid and soft diet in the days following the procedure.
With a combined program of daily oral hygiene and professional maintenance care, a person increases the chances of keeping your natural teeth and decreases the chances of serious health problems associated with periodontal disease.
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