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

Inclusion criteria comprised: 1\) diagnosis of stage III or IV periodontitis (Papapanou et al. 2018b); 2) full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) and full-mouth bleeding score (FMBS) of \<15%; 3) completion of steps I-II of periodontal treatment at least 2 months priorly; 4) tooth with residual PPD ≥ 6 mm, BoP+, and a radiographic intrabony component ≥ 3 mm, lacking furcation involvement (Aimetti et al. 2023), considered suitable for a minimally invasive procedure (Cortellini and Tonetti 2007) (Fig. 1A). Exclusion criteria encompassed: 1\) age \< 18 years; 2) current smokers; 3) contraindications to surgery; 4) systemic diseases that could impact periodontal healing; 5) pregnancy and lactation; 6) a history of periodontal surgery at the experimental teeth.