Comparative Analysis of fast-and Slow-absorbable Poly(Lactose-co-glycolide) Sutures in Oral Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Conditions studied: Poly(Lactide-co-glycolide) Sutures, Suture Resorption, Third Molar Surgery

In brief

This study aims to compare slow-resorbing and fast-resorbing sutures used after the surgical extraction of lower third molars. Sutures are routinely placed after wisdom tooth removal to promote hemostasis. Slow-resorbing and fast-resorbing sutures differ mainly in how long they remain in place, and fast-resorbing sutures often do not require removal. The study evaluates whether these two types of sutures differ in terms of microbiological contamination. Patient-reported inflammation, swelling, and postoperative discomfort will also be assessed. Each participant will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two suture types. Only routine clinical procedures are involved. Participation includes several standard visits: initial medical and dental history collection with oral and radiographic examination; the surgical extraction of the lower third molar; suture removal at 7 days. No additional invasive procedures are required. Participants will receive a daily diary to record pain levels and any pain medication taken during the first postoperative week. At the 7-day visit, wound healing will be evaluated and sutures will be removed, collected and anonymously analyzed by the University Microbiology Laboratory. This study seeks to provide useful information about the clinical performance and microbiological behavior of different types of resorbable sutures commonly used in oral surgery, with the goal of improving patient care and postoperative outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT07498361
Run by
University of Padova, School of Dental Medicine
People needed
27
Starts
2024-12-03
Expected to finish
2027-01-01
Last updated by the study team
2026-04-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

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Where it is running

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