With a success rate of over 95%, the vast majority of dental implants never cause problems -- but the condition known as “peri-implantitis” can take away from the foundation the implant posts need to stay stable. Peri-implantitis is essentially gum disease, but that which is limited to the area around a dental implant. It is caused primarily by poor oral hygiene and can eventually result in the failure of dental implants. Fortunately, the same technology used for LANAP also works to treat dental implant inflammation. The procedure is called LAPIP and it can rescue dental implants that are on the verge of failure due to peri-implantitis. Your dentist will use the same soft tissue laser to target the diseased tissue and promote health and healing -- without the need for stitches or sutures.