Laser Peri-Implantitis
Treatment
Peri-Implantitis is a serious infection that causes bone loss around dental implants, threatening their stability. At Collective Health Society in Centennial, CO, our advanced biological practice utilizes state-of-the-art laser technology to save failing implants. We can neutralize the infection, decontaminate the implant surface, and stimulate natural bone regeneration—all without scalpels, sutures, or harsh chemicals. Serving the Denver Metro area, we protect your investment biologically.
Regenerate, Don’t Extract
0
Scalpels or sutures required for our biological laser protocol.
99%
Elimination of the destructive bacteria causing the implant infection.
3D
Advanced CBCT imaging used to map the bone loss precisely.
Treat the Infection, Save the Implant
Peri-implantitis is essentially gum disease around an implant. Bacteria invade the pocket, triggering an inflammatory response that rapidly eats away the jawbone holding the implant in place. If left untreated, the implant will eventually fail and need to be removed.
Traditional treatments often involve cutting the gums open and mechanically scraping the implant to clean it. This can scratch the delicate surface (whether titanium or zirconia), giving bacteria new places to hide. Our biological laser approach is fundamentally different:
- No Surface Damage: Laser light safely cleans the implant threads without scratching the surface.
- Deep Disinfection: The laser energy vaporizes diseased tissue and bacteria deep within the pocket.
- Biostimulation: Photobiomodulation (PBM) activates your body’s stem cells, encouraging new bone to grow back around the implant.
- Rapid Healing: By avoiding incisions, recovery time and post-operative pain are drastically reduced.
We serve patients from across Denver who want to save their dental implants using the most advanced, least invasive technology available.
Benefits of
Biological Treatment
Minimally Invasive
By eliminating the need for scalpels and sutures, the structural integrity of your gum line is maintained. This prevents the severe gum recession that often follows traditional peri-implantitis surgery.
Bone Regeneration
The specific wavelengths used in advanced laser therapy not only clean the area but actively stimulate the surrounding bone cells to multiply, helping to regenerate the lost bone structure.
Preserves the Implant
Whether your implant is titanium or biological zirconia, our laser safely removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria from the micro-threads without altering the implant’s surface properties.
Our Comprehensive Protocol
We combine laser science with biological therapies to give your implant the best chance of survival.
3D CBCT Diagnosis
We use ultra-low dose 3D imaging to accurately map the extent of bone loss around the implant before treatment begins, ensuring a precise and targeted approach.
Laser Decontamination
The specialized laser fiber is gently placed between the gum and the implant. It vaporizes the diseased, inflamed tissue and blasts away the bacterial biofilm attached to the implant threads.
Ozone Therapy Integration
We flush the infected site with medical-grade ozone gas or ozonated water. This powerful biological agent ensures the area is deeply sterilized without the need for systemic antibiotics.
Photobiomodulation (PBM)
Following decontamination, we apply low-level laser therapy to the area. This drastically reduces post-op pain, lowers inflammation, and kickstarts cellular repair and bone growth.
Bite Adjustment (Occlusion)
Peri-implantitis can be exacerbated by a heavy bite. We carefully evaluate and adjust how your teeth meet to remove traumatic biting forces off the compromised implant.
Nutritional Support
Bone cannot heal without the right building blocks. We provide customized recommendations for Vitamin D3, K2, and other vital nutrients required for bone remineralization.
The Healing
Process
Diagnosis & 3D Imaging
If you experience bleeding, swelling, or bone loss around an implant, we take a 3D CBCT scan to visualize the defect and determine if the implant can be saved.
Laser Decontamination
Under local anesthesia, the laser safely removes the infection and sterilizes the implant surface in a single, comfortable visit.
Clot Formation
The laser is used again to create a stable fibrin clot. This acts as a biological "band-aid," sealing the pocket to prevent reinfection while the bone heals.
Monitoring & Regeneration
You will experience minimal downtime. Over the next several months, we will monitor the site as your body naturally regenerates healthy bone and tissue around the implant.
