by Rana Baroudi
Dr. Baroudi is a Board Certified Periodontist. She has successfully passed the American Board of Periodontology oral and written examinations covering all phases of periodontal disease, its treatment and dental implants. She is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontology at UCSF where she enjoys teaching and lecturing on a bi-monthly basis.
Learn MorePeriodontal disease can significantly impact your oral and overall health, leading to gum recession, discomfort, and even tooth loss. While traditional gum surgery has long been an effective treatment, advanced periodontal care now offers a less invasive, highly efficient alternative known as Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP). At Cambrian Periodontics and Dental Implants in San Jose, experienced specialists Dr. Rana Baroudi and Dr. Trung Nguyen provide LANAP, helping patients recover faster, experience less discomfort, and achieve better long-term results.
In this article, we’ll explore how LANAP promotes quicker healing, reduces pain and swelling, and delivers superior periodontal outcomes compared to traditional surgery.
LANAP is a cutting-edge periodontal treatment that utilizes precise laser technology to remove diseased gum tissue and bacteria gently. Unlike conventional surgery—which involves scalpels, incisions, and sutures—LANAP eliminates harmful bacteria and stimulates the gums’ natural healing response without harming healthy tissue.
Under the care of specialists like Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen, patients undergoing LANAP experience significantly less bleeding, reduced swelling, minimal discomfort, and accelerated healing compared to traditional surgical methods.
During LANAP, your periodontist uses a highly specialized laser that specifically targets diseased gum tissue. The precise control of the laser means surrounding healthy tissue remains untouched, dramatically reducing trauma. This precision not only enhances patient comfort during the procedure but significantly accelerates the healing process.
At Cambrian Periodontics, both Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen have advanced training and experience with LANAP, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient comfort at every step.
Healing after traditional periodontal surgery can be lengthy, often accompanied by noticeable swelling and discomfort. By contrast, LANAP promotes rapid recovery due to several unique factors:
The combination of these benefits means patients at Cambrian Periodontics can typically resume normal activities within one to two days, rather than weeks.
One of the standout advantages of LANAP is its ability to significantly reduce patient discomfort. Traditional gum surgeries often result in post-operative pain that can last several days or weeks. With LANAP, patients frequently report minimal discomfort, easily managed with mild pain relievers or even over-the-counter medication.
Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen prioritize patient comfort and emphasize the gentle, minimally invasive benefits of LANAP, providing personalized aftercare guidance to further enhance recovery comfort.
LANAP’s laser technology provides additional critical advantages by reducing bleeding and minimizing infection risk. The laser instantly seals blood vessels, significantly decreasing bleeding during and after the procedure. It also sterilizes the treatment area, effectively eliminating bacteria that could lead to infections.
Patients treated by Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen thus benefit from lower infection risks, less bleeding, and an overall smoother recovery process.
Beyond immediate healing, one of LANAP’s most impressive benefits is its ability to promote new gum attachment and stimulate bone regeneration. Unlike traditional periodontal methods, which mainly halt disease progression, LANAP actively encourages your gums and bones to regenerate.
At Cambrian Periodontics, patients under the care of Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen have seen substantial improvements in gum health following LANAP treatment, leading to reduced gum recession and stronger, healthier teeth.
When comparing LANAP to traditional periodontal surgery, several factors make LANAP stand out as a superior choice:
Patients who prefer a gentler, more advanced approach to periodontal care find LANAP an ideal solution, especially under the expert care of periodontal specialists like Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen.
To ensure the best outcomes, proper preparation for your LANAP procedure is essential. During your consultation at Cambrian Periodontics, either Dr. Baroudi or Dr. Nguyen will thoroughly assess your oral health, explain the procedure clearly, and discuss how you can prepare, such as maintaining optimal oral hygiene, avoiding specific medications, and preparing your post-procedure diet.
Proper aftercare maximizes the benefits of LANAP. Here are several steps your periodontal specialist may recommend:
Both Dr. Baroudi and Dr. Nguyen provide detailed, personalized instructions to support a comfortable and quick recovery.
LANAP is suitable for nearly anyone suffering from periodontal disease, especially those apprehensive about traditional surgery. Patients with health conditions or dental anxiety particularly benefit from the procedure’s gentle nature.
At Cambrian Periodontics, both periodontal experts carefully evaluate your condition to determine if LANAP is the best choice for your periodontal health needs.
Selecting an experienced LANAP provider is critical to achieving the best possible results. At Cambrian Periodontics in San Jose, Dr. Rana Baroudi and Dr. Trung Nguyen bring extensive training, skill, and expertise to every LANAP treatment, ensuring precise, comfortable, and highly effective care.
Their patient-centered approach ensures you receive individualized care tailored precisely to your unique periodontal health needs.
For those seeking effective periodontal disease treatment without the discomfort, prolonged downtime, and invasiveness of traditional methods, LANAP clearly emerges as a superior choice. Under the expert guidance of specialists like Dr. Rana Baroudi and Dr. Trung Nguyen, patients benefit from faster healing, reduced discomfort, and improved oral health.
If you’re interested in learning more about how LANAP can benefit you, visit our dedicated page on LANAP treatment or schedule a consultation with Dr. Baroudi or Dr. Nguyen today.
