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The sutures in dentistry.

F Minozzi¹, P Bollero, V Unfer

¹Department of Odontostomatological Sciences, I Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences

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Choosing the right oral surgery suture is crucial for wound healing and preventing complications. This review examines suture properties to guide selection based on procedure type, patient factors, and material characteristics.

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Area of Science:

Oral Surgery
Biomaterials Science
Wound Healing

Background:

Suturing is the final critical step in oral surgery, essential for wound edge approximation and stabilization.
Effective suturing promotes hemostasis, prevents contamination, and facilitates primary intention healing.
Proper suture selection prevents surgical wound dehiscence caused by muscular forces and external factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review suture thread characteristics, properties, and biological interactions in oral surgery.
To evaluate existing literature on suture materials and their clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of published studies on oral surgery suture materials.
Analysis of suture properties including tensile strength, knot security, and biocompatibility.
Evaluation of biological interactions, such as inflammatory response and tissue integration.

Main Results:

Different suture materials exhibit varied physical and biocompatibility characteristics.
Suture performance is influenced by factors like tissue type, surgical technique, and patient-specific conditions.
Literature supports the efficacy of various suture types when appropriately selected.

Conclusions:

Suture material selection in oral surgery should be tailored to the specific operation type.
Patient compliance and the physical and biocompatibility properties of suture materials are key decision factors.
Optimizing suture choice enhances wound healing and minimizes post-operative complications.