LANAP Laser Gum Treatment in Beverly Hills: What to Expect in 2026

LANAP stands for Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure. It is an FDA-cleared laser-assisted protocol used to treat periodontal disease in appropriate cases. The protocol uses a specialized laser fiber as part of a defined sequence that addresses diseased pocket tissue and bacteria while preserving healthy tissue where clinically possible.

Unlike traditional flap surgery, LANAP does not use conventional scalpel incisions or traditional sutures. That does not make it the right approach for every patient: pocket depth, bone support, anatomy, medical history, smoking, oral hygiene, and prior treatment all influence the recommendation.

At Sterling Periodontics & Implantology on Wilshire Boulevard, Dr. Mohamed Khaled evaluates whether LANAP or another periodontal approach fits the individual clinical findings.

Traditional periodontal surgery may use flap access to directly visualize and treat affected root and bone areas. Depending on the defect, the periodontist may reshape, reposition, or graft tissue before closing the area with sutures.

LANAP follows a laser-assisted sequence through the existing periodontal pocket. The protocol uses the laser alongside ultrasonic and hand instruments to address diseased tissue and deposits, then establishes a stable clot at the treated site.

Neither approach is universally superior. Traditional surgery may remain preferable when direct access, reshaping, grafting, or reconstruction is clinically necessary.

LANAP may be considered for patients with periodontal pockets, inflammation, bleeding, bone loss, or persistent disease after initial non-surgical care. A referral after deep-pocket measurements or incomplete response to scaling and root planing can be a reason to seek a specialist evaluation.

Early-stage disease may respond to non-surgical treatment alone. Other situations may require traditional surgery or a regenerative procedure. Diabetes, smoking, medications, medical conditions, anatomy, and home care can affect healing and treatment planning rather than automatically qualifying or disqualifying someone.

A complete periodontal examination and appropriate imaging are the only reliable way to determine candidacy.

The LANAP protocol used with the PerioLase MVP-7 has FDA 510(k) clearance for a periodontal-regeneration outcome claim. The FDA summary describes histologic evidence of new cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone on previously diseased root surfaces in a prospective human study.

In the small 2012 human histology study, 5 of 10 analyzed teeth showed a degree of periodontal regeneration nine months after LANAP. One showed new attachment and four healed with a long junctional epithelium. The eight-patient study cannot establish an individual success rate or superiority over conventional surgery; the authors called for longer comparative trials. Read the study abstract.

That regulatory clearance and the published evidence do not guarantee regeneration, tooth retention, or a particular result for every patient. The FDA summary itself reports different healing patterns among evaluated sites, which is why diagnosis, case selection, maintenance, and individual health factors remain important.

Periodontists complete additional specialty training focused on gum tissue, bone, periodontal disease, and implant surgery. Board certification adds a voluntary credentialing process beyond specialty education.

Dr. Khaled is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology with more than 18 years of specialty experience and practices on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Sterling's single-doctor model means the same specialist oversees evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up.

Learn more about LANAP laser periodontal treatment or review the practice's broader periodontal treatment options.

LANAP pricing depends on the extent and severity of disease, the areas treated, and the complete treatment plan. Sterling provides case-specific costs in writing after evaluation rather than publishing a generic fee.

Insurance coverage varies by carrier, plan, and clinical indication. The practice can help review available benefits. Financing options, including 0% financing for qualified patients, may be available for the portion not covered by insurance.

See current details on the insurance and financing page.

If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, referred for periodontal surgery, or have persistent bleeding, recession, or inflammation, a specialist evaluation can clarify the available options.

At Sterling Periodontics & Implantology, the consultation begins with a clinical evaluation and leads to a written treatment plan. You can review what is recommended, why, alternatives, and expected follow-up before making a decision.

This article is general education and does not replace diagnosis or individualized medical advice.