Shall I remove wisdom teeth before gum surgery?

I have got a 2nd opinion, this periodontist suggested I get my wisdom teeth removed before gum surgery.
But my 1st periodontist did not suggest so.

My wisdom teeth are not infected or in pain. But the teeth next to them have 7-9mm deep pockets.

After deep cleaning, pocket depths have been reduced to some extent.

Please advice which is better. Thanks a lot!

Response
This is a call for the periodontist that is going to treat you. But I feel that if the wisdom teeth are not impacted there is not much bone on the back side of those second molars, and knowing nothing else you’d probably be best off without the wisdom teeth–maybe with a bone graft.
If the wisdom teeth are impacted, it’s the call of the surgeon that has to do the extractions. If they are in a bad position you may not be able to take out the wisdom teeth without danger.
The oral surgeon and periodontist should be communicating about this.

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