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A member asked:
How common is it to not have stitches put in after wisdom tooth removal?
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Yes: Many times stiches will speed the healing time, .
Answered 8/14/2013
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Sure: Depends on the level of impaction and needed incision and tissue reflection. Some studies have indicated that suturing the area closed was associated with an increased incidence of infection. Some clinicians don't do it always. If a bone graft was performed, then that is a different story.
Answered 6/1/2013
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