Does clinical improvement indicate biological resolution after periodontal therapy? An evidence-informed narrative review.
Clinical improvement following periodontal therapy doesn't necessarily indicate complete biological healing, as some treated sites retain abnormal microbial communities and inflammatory markers despite improved clinical appearance. The review suggests multiple biological pathways may impair tissue recovery, but evidence that these mechanisms predict recurrence independently of existing clinical indicators remains unclear.
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