Table 4.
Comparison of periodontal pocket depth (mm) around second molars included among study groups.
| Periodontal Pocket Depth (PPD) | Flap Design | Baseline | 3rd Month | 6th Month | p-Value * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distal | Envelope | 1.92 ± 0.18 Aa | 2.17 ± 0.16 Aa | 2.84 ± 0.13 Ab | (0 mon–3 mon) 0.094 (0 mon–6 mon) 0.007 |
| Szmyd | 2.03 ± 0.13 Ba | 2.19 ± 0.14 Aa | 2.57 ± 0.17 Bb | (0 mon–3 mon) 0.073 (0 mon–6 mon) 0.014 |
|
| p-Value § | 0.012 | 0.72 | 0.0001 | ||
| Buccal | Envelope | 2.03 ± 0.11 Aa | 2.32 ± 0.006 Ab | 2.83 ± 0.11 Ac | (0 mon–3 mon) 0.033 (0 mon–6 mon) 0.016 |
| Szmyd | 1.97 ± 0.12 Aa | 2.16 ± 0.008 Bb | 2.38 ± 0.15 Bc | (0 mon–3 mon) 0.046 (0 mon–6 mon) 0.028 |
|
| p-Value § | 0.051 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
* Post hoc, § t test. Dissimilar superscript capital alphabet in same column (at same location) denotes significant difference (p < 0.05). Dissimilar superscript small alphabet in same row (at same location) denote significant difference (p < 0.05).