Background Localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) is a disease of the periodontium that is characterized by rapid loss of bone, absence of gingival inflammation and minimal amount of plaque and calculus. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of surgical and nonsurgical approach along with systemic tetracycline in the management of LAP.
Method: A clinical study was done on 24 male and 16 female patients and their probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level were assessed at baseline and after periodontal surgery. RESULT. Pre and post operative mean reduction of pocket depth and gain of attachment level was significant at 1%. Conclusion: A reduction of pocket depth and gain of attachment was observed postoperatively.