Gentler gum surgery could repair deep defects without cutting the gums

This study compares a new, less invasive gum surgery (NIPSA) alone versus the same surgery plus a bone graft and platelet-rich fibrin to repair deep bone defects caused by advanced periodontitis. The trial enrolls adults with stage III periodontitis who have at least one deep gum pocket. Researchers will measure how much the surgery improves tooth attachment, reduces pocket depth, and fills in bone defects over time.