Impact of SASP in the GCF on the Outcomes of Periodontal Regeneration

All the experimental sites underwent a minimally-invasive surgical technique (MIST) procedure under magnification (Cortellini and Tonetti 2007). The full-thickness flap was minimally raised both on the buccal and oral side, avoiding vertical releasing incisions. Granulation tissue was scraped from the bony surfaces of the defect, and the root was debrided using minicurettes/ultrasonic device and chemically treated by EDTA. Regenerative procedure was carried out using a combination of enamel matrix derivatives and bone xenograft. The flaps were then repositioned and sutured in order to obtain passive primary closure.