The efficacy of pocket elimination/reduction compared to access flap surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

David PolakAsaf WilenskyGeorgios N Antonoglou Lior ShapiraMoshe GoldsteinConchita Martín

Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2021)

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 of follow-up.

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