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Wanted to know if all stitches need to be removed after wisdom teeth extraction?
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Silk, yes: Resorbable, no. As your surgeon which type was placed.
Answered 12/22/2016
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Dissolvable Stitches: These stitches usually come out after 5 days Those that are non-dissolvable stitches must be manually removed by the surgeon.
Answered 12/22/2016
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