The European contribution to osseous resective surgery for the treatment of residual pockets and furcation defects

For decades, osseous resective surgery along with apically positioned flap procedure has been advocated as a predictable treatment option to reduce residual pockets and minimize periodontal complications during supportive periodontal care. More recently, Fiber Retention Osseous Resective Surgery (FibReORS) has been suggested to reduce the amount of resected bone during flap surgery. The present review is aimed at assessing the potential advantages of FibReORS in terms of clinical and patient-related outcomes, thus focusing on the role of resective periodontal surgery in a modern clinical scenario.