Treatment of more advanced periodontal disease using a special laser and an FDA approved protocol is an excellent alternative for the treatment of periodontal disease. This protocol, (used for over 15 years and not to be confused with other non-approved laser gum therapies), was published and spearheaded by Prof. Raymond Yukna DMD, MS, director of Advanced Periodontal Therapeutics at the University of Colorado, Denver School of Dental Medicine. "These results (LANAP) are very positive, very consistent, and very encouraging related to the treatment of deep gum pockets." said Dr.Yukna. "Dentists have been looking for ways to regenerate some of the tissues lost to gum infections and the LANAP protocol is an exciting and revolutionary treatment protocol showing microscopically that we can form a new root coating (cementum) and new connective tissue attachment (collagen). Our consistent results suggest that the best possible type of healing can be obtained using the specific LANAP protocol. This presents a wonderful alternative to traditional surgery."

Dr. Schulze underwent the initial LANAP training at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine under Dr. Raymond Yukna, as well as more advanced coursework in California, and he has been using this protocol for approximately two years. This treatment now makes it possible for us to effectively treat gum disease problems and establish ideal conditions for healing the gums around teeth that have periodontal pockets, right in our office. Please discuss any concerns with Dr. Schulze if you think you may be a candidate for this technology.

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