Background: Periodontal surgeries are integral to managing periodontal diseases, addressing issues such as periodontal pockets, gum recession, and bone defects. These procedures, including flap surgeries, osseous surgeries, and soft tissue grafts, are performed to restore oral health, improve aesthetics, and enhance functionality. While generally safe, these surgeries carry risks of post-operative complications, including pain, swelling, bleeding, and delayed healing, which can significantly impact patient satisfaction and recovery time.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the complication rates, severities, and types of complications associated with various periodontal surgical procedures, including flap surgery, osseous surgery, and soft tissue grafting.
Methods: The Medline, Pubmed, Embase, NCBI, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies of severity and frequency of complications following various periodontal surgeries.
Conclusion: Although complications were relatively infrequent, flap and osseous surgeries were more likely to result in moderate to severe complications compared to soft tissue grafting. The study highlights the importance of considering patient risk factors, such as smoking, and minimizing surgical duration to reduce postoperative complications. Future studies with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-ups are needed to further explore the effects of specific surgical techniques and patient factors on complication rates.
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