Composite outcome measure (COM) and pocket closure as clinical endpoints following treatment of infra bony defects with Guided tissue regeneration and Open flap debridement

• Main Authors: Sruthy Tom Thayil (Author), Baiju Radhamoni Madhavan Pillai (Author), Raseena Beevi Nafeesa (Author), Roshna Erumbuzhi Kalarikkal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Clinical outcomes of regenerative periodontal therapy has been traditionally assessed using surrogate markers, primarily clinical attachment level (CAL) gain and probing pocket depth (PPD) reduction. This study tried to assess newer clinical endpoints namely pocket closure and composite...