Modified nonincised papillae surgical approach: Minimally invasive technique for periodontal regeneration
This case series introduces a new surgical incision design for periodontal regeneration. Periodontitis, a disease that damages gum and bone, has long been treated with regeneration surgeries to restore lost tissues. Advances in materials and surgical methods have improved the predictability and effectiveness of these treatments. Recently, techniques have been developed to minimize surgical invasion and enhance healing. One innovation is avoiding incisions and tissue separating in the interdental area, preserving blood flow and keeping space for bone regeneration. In this study, the new incision design was applied to 10 patients undergoing periodontal regeneration therapy. After 12 months, evaluations showed improved soft and hard tissue healing. The results suggest that this new design addresses some anatomical limitations of traditional methods, offering effective healing with minimal surgical damage. Based on the results, this approach suggests the potential for faster recovery and better long-term outcomes by combining precision and reduced invasiveness.
Authors
- Akiyoshi Funato
- Giulio Rasperini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3836-147X)
- Akihiko Katayama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8370-266X)
- Eiichi Suzuki
Institutions
- Suzuki (Japan) (JP)
- Tokyo Dental College (JP)
- University of Milan (IT)
- Tokyo Dental College Ichikawa General Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Advances in Periodontics
- Published
- 2026-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cap.10343
- Primary Topic
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00