Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy procedures involve using specific lasers as an adjunct to the sulcular debridement process that initiates Periodontal Ligament Fiber Regeneration and soft tissue reattachment. The laser light is delivered to the sulcus using a flexible fiber optic, designed to focus energy and selectively vaporize diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact. Bio-stimulating, fibroblasts jump into action while the laser also vaporizes bacterial tissue toxins, which delays the re-population of certain bacteria.

Bacterial reduction coincides with significant pocket reduction and a decrease of bleeding on probing, hence assisting in the treatment of periodontal disease. Wavelength is a very important consideration of this procedure as the treatment objection is to selectively remove diseased tissue at a very shallow depth of penetration with adequate coagulation and minimal post-operative discomfort. Current studies are focusing on bone regeneration in addition to the PDL Fiber regeneration, which have been realized as a result of laser periodontal procedures with specific wavelengths.

The benefits of Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapies are many. The small size and flexibility of fiber optic delivery system provides for easy access to pocket. Studies indicate that specific laser initiate a process of bacterial decontamination resulting in delayed pathogenic bacterial re-population. The vast majority of adult patients could benefit from this type of procedure.