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. 2010 Mar 31;7(1):24–30.

Table 2.

Mean decrease in PPD and attachment level gain for 4–6 mm and more than 7 mm pocket depths following treatment.

Parameters Min Max Mean SD
PPD Decrease (4–6 mm) 1.1 4.2 2.37 0.79
PPD Decrease (≥7 mm) 1.1 5.3 2.82 0.9
CAL Gain (4–6 mm) 1.2 3.9 2.38 0.74
CAL Gain (≥7 mm) 1 4.7 2.85 0.87

SD=Standard Deviation, PPD=Pocket Probing Depth, CAL=Clinical Attachment Level