Effect of scaling and root planing on root canal-treated teeth with periodontal pockets.

The effect of scaling and root planing (SRP) on the success of root canal-treated teeth with periodontal pockets is of interest. A randomized controlled trial with 100 adult patients was conducted, with one group receiving SRP and the other receiving traditional periodontal treatment. Clinical outcomes, including probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP) and tooth mobility, were assessed over six months. The SRP group showed significant improvement in all clinical parameters compared to the control group. Thus, SRP improves the long-term success of root canal-treated teeth, particularly in patients with periodontal disease.