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Can i keep the stitches in and get new cast/packing after two weeks when my dentist sows the gum to a new location? my gums started to recede at age 24. at age 28 my dentist took some of the gum on the roof of my mouth and surgically attached it to where
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The : The dressing is put in place to help protect the area and allow the graft to heal undisturbed. It is usualy removed in 1-2 weeks time because after that period it is not needed and it can impede the normal healing of the graft. Hope this helps.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Stitches should dissolve or be removed, depending on type by one week. Longer than that they just attract bacteria. Their only purpose is to bring tissue together so the repair can take place. This is called closure. The packing also is usually removed at this time. Sometimes your surgeon may elect to re pack for protection after suture removal.
Answered 12/9/2013
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