Access flap surgery effective treatment option for Deep Residual Periodontal Pockets, suggests study

Results: A significant reduction in periodontopathogens was observed in the test group, while levels increased in the control group (p  < 0.05). A significant difference was noted between the groups in changes in the quantities of periodontopathogens (p  < 0.05). The reduction in periodontal parameters was significantly greater in the test group 1-month post-access flap surgery (p  < 0.05). Positive correlations were observed between decreases in P. gingivalis levels and reductions in T. denticola and T. forsythia (p  < 0.05). AFS effectively reduces subgingival periodontopathogens and enhances periodontal health in the early healing phase. It demonstrates significant benefits for patients with advanced periodontitis and deep residual pockets.

Access flap surgery is an effective treatment option for managing deep residual pockets, as it promotes periodontal health and significantly reduces bacterial burden during the critical early healing phase. These results are particularly valuable for clinicians aiming to prevent disease progression, thereby enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Reference:

Bayram, Cansu, and Ece Açıkgöz-Alparslan. "Efficacy of Periodontal Surgery On Subgingival Periodontopathogen Levels in Periodontitis Patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial." International Journal of Dentistry, vol. 2025, 2025, p. 4419048.

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