Conclusion
pain
COMPLICATIONS
Given the nature of the protocol (cohort observational study), one of the major limitations in this study is the unbalanced distribution of the evaluated parameters (sex, type of surgery, and surgeon’s experience). Nevertheless, based on our findings, it is possible to extrapolate that periodontal surgical procedures have a low impact on patients’ quality of life as evaluated through the OHIP-14 and VAS pain questionnaires. More so, the incidence of post-surgical complications is not significant, and the duration of postoperative discomfort is very limited (less than 7 days). Further investigations with controlled groups are strongly advocated.