Give Your Implants a Second Chance with LAPIP at Fort Worth Dental Arts

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Dental implants are an incredible solution for replacing missing teeth. They look natural, feel strong, and restore your confidence. But like most things in life, dental implants can fail, often due to infection or peri-implantitis. When that happens, it doesn’t always mean your investment is lost. At Fort Worth Dental Arts, we offer LAPIP treatment in Fort Worth, Texas, to give your implants a second chance at success.

What is The LAPIP (Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure)?

LAPIP is a revolutionary treatment that addresses peri-implantitis, a condition that infects the tissues around the implant. LAPIP uses laser technology to eliminate the infection and promote the regeneration of healthy tissue around the implant. LAPIP preserves the integrity of your implant and surrounding tissues without invasive techniques.

What should I expect from the LAPIP protocol?

The LAPIP protocol at Fort Worth Dental Arts is a comfortable, seamless procedure designed to protect your investment.

Here’s how the procedure unfolds:

    • Initial consultation: Your Fort Worth implant dentist will use X-rays to determine the extent of infection and bone loss.

    • Laser treatment: We’ll apply local anesthetics to ensure a comfortable dental experience. Then, we’ll use advanced laser technology to target and eliminate infected tissues surrounding the implant.

    • Post-procedure care: We’ll provide you with aftercare instructions to maximize healing. This guideline covers diet, oral hygiene, and activities to avoid during the recovery period. We’ll also schedule follow-up visits to ensure you are healing as expected.

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Why do dental implants need LAPIP?

Even with proper care, some implants develop peri-implantitis. Symptoms of infected implants may include redness, swelling, bleeding, or discomfort around the implant site. Left untreated, peri-implantitis can lead to bone loss and implant failure. LAPIP helps stop the infection and restores the health of your gums and supporting bone.

What are the benefits of the LAPIP protocol?

For patients with failing dental implants, LAPIP offers a perfect do-over without the need for invasive surgery. Choose LAPIP today and expect the following benefits.

    • Minimally invasive procedure: Laser technology eliminates the need for scalpels and sutures, resulting in minimal trauma to the nearby tissues.

    • Comfortable experience: Patients typically experience less discomfort than with traditional surgery.

    • Preservation of healthy tissue: The laser’s precision ensures that we only remove diseased tissues, leaving healthy ones unscathed.

    • Faster healing time: Less trauma ensures speedier recovery, allowing you to resume your everyday activities sooner.

    • Tissue regeneration: LAPIP stimulates the growth of bone and soft tissue around the implants, restoring their structural integrity.

If you have an implant showing signs of infection, inflammation, or discomfort, LAPIP may be the right option. It’s an excellent choice for anyone wanting to avoid removing an implant and start fresh with a new one. Remember, early intervention is key. The sooner you treat peri-implantitis, the higher the chances of saving your implant.

Who can save my failing implant in Fort Worth?

Your implants deserve a second chance, and we are here to make that happen. Fort Worth Dental Arts uses cutting-edge technology to deliver minimally invasive, effective solutions to manage peri-implantitis.

Don’t let infection or gum disease compromise your investment. Call (817) 529-1600 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Spencer Hoyt. Let us help you protect your smile and give your implants the care they deserve

Dr. Spencer Hoyt

Dr. Spencer Hoyt earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and subsequently followed with a residency and Advanced Education in Dentistry at the prestigious University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA. In 2011, he established Fort Worth Dental Arts with the goal of revolutionizing dental care, motivated by his dedication to delivering exceptional service to his community.

Dr. Hoyt actively participates in several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, CEREC Doctors, and Spear Education. His commitment to excellence has been recognized with the "Best Dentist" award by Fort Worth Weekly in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

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