Therapy of choice for pockets with an edematous wall is:

 # Therapy of choice for pockets with an edematous wall is:

A. Scaling and root planing

B. Gingivectomy

C. Apically displaced flap

D. Root resection

The correct answer is A. Scaling and root planing.

This non-surgical procedure is typically the first line of treatment for periodontal pockets with edema, as it addresses the underlying inflammation and infection by removing plaque, tartar, and bacterial toxins from the tooth surfaces and root, promoting healing and reduction of pocket depth.