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Oral Lichen Planus and LANAP

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Aug 4 5:39pm | Replies (9)

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I’m a retired RDH who was one of the first hygienists to be educated and certified in AZ to utilize lasers in dentistry. I saw hundreds of LANAP procedures over 22 years, and don’t recall ANY of them resulting in triggering LP issues in our patients. I paid very close attention to those details, as they were also MY patients. We used Nd:YAG laser for LANAP. (I used less powerful lasers for other hygiene procedures of my own.)
I will ask my dental friends about this, also, as I know how painful LP can be.
By the way, I’ve seen even 12mm pockets reduced to 2-3mm with LANAP. It’s a wonderful choice in halting periodontal disease.
Best wishes to you.

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Thank you for sharing your experience @2thfairy. My only concern is that, given my OLP, I won't get the same results of reattachment that most people do. I appreciate your comment!