Endoscopic Re-Instrumentation of Intrabony Defect-Associated Deep Residual Periodontal Pockets Is Non-Inferior to Papilla Preservation Flap Surgery: A Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Clinical practice guidelines suggest access flap surgery for managing deep residual pockets after steps 1 and 2 of periodontal therapy. Papilla-preservation flap surgery (PPFS) is the least invasive approach to access and instrument biofilm-contaminated root surfaces. Endoscopic-assisted subgingival debridement (EASD) may enhance the outcomes of repeated instrumentation and provide a minimally invasive non-surgical alternative.

Methods

This was a single-blind, controlled, randomized, parallel-group, non-inferiority 12-month trial comparing EASD with PPFS. Male and female adults with generalized stage III periodontitis and persistent periodontal pockets associated with an intrabony defect after steps 1 and 2 of periodontal therapy were recruited at Prince P

SUBMITTER: Ho KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11743056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature