Nothing is better than natural teeth.” Those wise words from Dr. Brett Anderson reflect the mindset of dentists who understand that minimally invasive dentistry is the way of the future. In his quest to help patients keep their natural teeth, Dr. Anderson has found a way to give hope to “hopeless” teeth, breathing new life into teeth and tissue damaged by periodontal disease.
When he began using the PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG laser from Millennium Dental Technologies, Dr. Anderson didn’t expect it to completely change his practice. But that’s exactly what happened. “It has changed the way I treat everything from TMD to severe, hopeless cases, which are now salvageable,” he explained. He reports “incredible results” and “amazing patient satisfaction and comfort” when using the PerioLase MVP-7 with the patented LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) protocol. “It is a total game changer that has completely changed my practice.”
Using the LANAP protocol with the PerioLase MVP-7, Dr. Daniel Stewart was able to transform Class II and III periodontal cases “where patients had no hope of keeping their teeth” into “miraculous results that gave otherwise hopeless cases a new lease on their teeth.” Calling it “the least invasive and most beneficial perio treatment available,” he added, “The results amaze me every time. Every practitioner should have one.”
Training & Implementation
A 6-watt, free-running, variable-pulsed Nd:YAG dental laser, the PerioLase MVP-7 includes 7 pulse durations to comfortably treat gum disease and regenerate bone and tissue damaged by periodontitis. The laser’s unique features allow clinicians to safely and efficiently perform the minimally invasive LANAP, LAPIP (Laser-Assisted Peri- Implantitis Procedure), and BLAST protocols, along with dozens of other procedures. A built-in power meter and joule counter ensure optimal power output for efficacy and patient safety.
A comprehensive 5-day, hands-on training continuum with live patients prepares clinicians for successful outcomes. “The training and support are unbelievable; very thorough with amazing instructors,” shared Dr. Randy McCormick. He said the PerioLase MVP-7 performed “above and beyond my expectations, changing my life and my practice to the point where I can’t accept new patients.”
Reporting a “relatively easy learning curve” for the “well-researched and documented LANAP procedure,” Dr. Matthew Colaizy called it “a career-changing path.” Dr. James Fili said, “It is less painful, less invasive, and an easy protocol to implement.”
Patient Acceptance & Productivity
Dr. Elizabeth Sasse said patients are more apt to accept the LANAP protocol due to its proven clinical results, and they appreciate staying within the practice instead of being referred to a specialist. Reporting impressive results that are “like a delete button for inflammation,” she may now center her clinical time around the LANAP protocol.
When discussing treatment options with patients, Dr. Param Gill shares that the LANAP “procedure is painless with no downtime,” an explanation that leads to increased patient acceptance and has “generated a huge word-of-mouth referral base.” For Dr. Tripp Cockerham, “LANAP treatment gives more options to my patients and gives my practice a competitive advantage.” Dr. Ken Arrieta said, “Patients are less apprehensive and more receptive to surgery” with the LANAP protocol.
“The LANAP protocol is an amazing leap forward in dental healthcare,” noted Dr. Anderson. “It has helped our practice grow and has taken it to another level in patient care.” Dr. Amjad Nazzal said his patients “appreciate the up-to-date technology and the more conservative treatment approach.”
Clinical Results
“The PerioLase MVP-7 has become a standard of care for treating periodontal disease around teeth and implants. It’s significantly beneficial for treating sockets following extractions and biostimulation,” shared Dr. Jeffrey Saltz. “Patients who are reluctant to have traditional surgery due to pain, soft-tissue loss, and potential complications have a viable alternative.”
Dr. Gill discovered, “The LANAP protocol is effective at eliminating mild periodontal disease and controls advanced periodontal disease with significant bone regeneration.” Dr. Leonard Anglis called it “the only definitive treatment that I have for peri-implantitis.“
Dr. Arianna Damian enjoys having an alternative for “medically complex patients where surgery is contraindicated.” Dr. Thomas Weir noted “consistently predictable results with minimal postoperative complications.”
Overall Satisfaction
Applauding the versatility of the laser, Dr. McCormick said, “It does so many things that are mind-boggling and wonderful for patient care.” Calling the PerioLase MVP-7 a “game-changing laser,” Dr. Saltz believes that dentists who do not offer the LANAP protocol “are doing their patients a disservice.”
