Dental implants are a predictable way to permanently replace missing teeth with high success rates. Very rarely, complications can lead to implant failures. The most common cause of failing dental implants is bacterial contamination that leads to gum disease around the implant, a condition called peri-implantitis.
If you’re struggling with red, tender, swollen, or bleeding gums around your implants, talk to us! At 605 Dental Implants, we’re proud to offer the technology and expertise to treat peri-implantitis in Sioux Falls, SD, and potentially save your dental implants!
Laser-assisted peri-implantitis Procedure (LAPIP) is a cutting-edge solution that can save failing dental implants, with no scalpels or stitches needed.
The treatment uses a specialized laser that vaporizes bacteria and diseased tissue without damaging healthy cells. It stimulates a healthy immune response and regenerates lost bone volume to rebuild a strong, stable attachment.
LAPIP treatment has exceptionally high success rates for treating and reversing damage from peri-implantitis. It’s an essential part of how we can protect your investment in rebuilding your oral health with dental implants and ensure you can keep loving your smile for years to come.
Like every treatment at 605 Dental Implants, treating your peri-implantitis starts with a careful evaluation, including detailed measurements of how the gum tissue and underlying bone are positioned around your compromised implants. From there, we’ll numb the area to ensure you’re completely comfortable throughout the procedure.
We’ll use a tiny fiber-optic tip that slips easily between the gum tissue and the affected post to vaporize bacteria, diseased tissue, and other contaminants from the pocket. Then, we’ll remove any hardened debris from the implant’s surface using an ultrasonic scaler similar to what you’ve probably seen at your routine dental cleanings.
Once the area is completely clean, we’ll adjust the shape of the bone tissue and apply the laser a second time to stimulate stem cells from the bone to form a stable clot, which will seal the area against the implant, creating a closed environment for ideal healing. Implant failures often start with an uneven or heavy bite, so we’ll adjust your bite to prevent future damage.
We’ll give you detailed instructions on protecting your implant throughout the healing process, which is significantly faster and more comfortable than traditional treatments. Once your implants have healed completely, we’ll help you protect them long-term with regular maintenance visits so you can love your smile for life!
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