The Efficacy of Pocket Elimination/Reduction Compared to Access Flap Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: Resective surgical approach was superior to access flap in reducing pocket depth 6-12 months post-surgery, while no differences between the two modalities were found at 36-60 months follow-up. PMID: 31912516 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31912516?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology - January 7, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Polak D, Wilensky A, Antonoglou GN, Shapira L, Goldstein M, Martin C Tags: J Clin Periodontol Source Type: research

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