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Failing Dental Implants - Linden, NJ

Innovative LAPIP Treatment for Failing Dental Implants

Failing Dental Implants - Linden, NJ

Innovative LAPIP Treatment for Failing Dental Implants

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Failing Dental Implants - Linden, NJ

Innovative LAPIP Treatment for Failing Dental Implants

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State-of-the-Art Laser Treatments to Protect Your Dental Implants

Dental implants are a predictable way to replace missing teeth with very high success rates, but complications can happen in rare cases. Peri-implantitis is the most common cause of failing dental implants. It happens when the surrounding gum and bone are infected, leading to implant instability.

Other causes of implant failures include poor oral hygiene, smoking, improperly placed implant posts, bite problems, or systemic health issues. At Magic Smile Dental, we offer treatments for peri-implantitis and failing dental implants in Linden, NJ, to protect your smile and investment!

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What Is LAPIP and How Can It Reverse Peri-Implantitis?

LAPIP, or Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure, is a cutting-edge treatment designed to save failing dental implants using the same laser technology we use to treat gum disease. This laser-based therapy targets the infected tissue around the implant without damaging the surrounding healthy bone and gum. It can stimulate healthy cells and even regenerate bone tissue where needed without needing bone grafts.

LAPIP can help stabilize your implant and prevent further complications by eliminating the bacteria and promoting healing. This procedure offers a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery, making it an effective, minimally invasive option for addressing peri-implantitis.

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The Benefits of Using Laser Therapy to Save Your Implants

  • No scalpels or stitches
  • Protects healthy tissue
  • Promotes natural healing
  • Effectively eradicates bacteria that cause peri-implantitis
  • Much faster recovery compared to traditional surgical methods
  • Prevents more damage from removing a failing implant
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What Is the LAPIP Process?

The LAPIP process begins with a thorough examination to assess the extent of your peri-implantitis and determine the best course of action. We’ll use a specialized laser to remove infected tissue and bacteria from around the implant during the procedure. We’ll also thoroughly remove any debris from the area, adjust the bone tissue if needed, and apply the laser a second time at a setting that promotes the reattachment of healthy gum tissue to the implant, stabilizing it in place and sealing the site to keep it clean as it heals.

This second exposure also stimulates bone regeneration, reversing the damage and permanently improving the health of your implant. Because LAPIP is a minimally invasive treatment, most patients experience minimal discomfort and a faster recovery compared to traditional surgery. Follow-up appointments are essential to monitor the healing process and ensure the success of the treatment.