Publications by authors named "Ka-Leong Ryan Ho"
J Clin Periodontol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Clinical guidelines recommend access flap surgery for deep periodontal pockets; however, papilla-preservation flap surgery (PPFS) and endoscopic-assisted subgingival debridement (EASD) offer minimally invasive treatment options.
- A 12-month trial with 62 subjects compared the effectiveness of EASD and PPFS, focusing on clinical attachment levels (CAL) and secondary outcomes like pocket resolution and treatment time.
- Results showed EASD provided similar CAL improvements and wound healing as PPFS but required less treatment time, indicating it is an effective alternative for managing periodontal issues.
