| ABG | autogenous bone graft |
| APC | autogenous platelet concentrates |
| BMP-2 | bone morphogenetic protein-2 |
| BMP | bone morphogenetic proteins |
| BoP | bleeding on probing |
| CAL | clinical attachment level |
| CMs | collagen membranes |
| CSR | cumulative survival rate |
| DBBM | demineralized bovine bone mineral grafts |
| DFDBA | freeze-dried demineralized bone allograft |
| EMD | enamel matrix derivative |
| FGF-2 | fibroblast growth factor-2 |
| GBR | guided bone regeneration |
| GF | growth factors |
| GR | gingival recession |
| GTR | guided tissue regeneration |
| IBDs | intrabony defects |
| MeSH | medical subject heading |
| MPMs | modified perforated membranes |
| NHLBI | national heart, lung, and blood Institute |
| PBFP | pedicled buccal fat pad |
| PDGF | platelet-derived growth factor |
| PI | plaque index |
| PLGA | poly-lactic-glycolic acid |
| PPD | probing pocket depth |
| PRF | platelet-rich fibrin |
| PRP | platelet-rich plasma |
| β-TCP | β-tricalcium phosphate allograft |