Is 7 days long enough for dentist to remove stitches after molar extraction and bone grafting?

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Same dentitst had also asked me to remove stitches 7 days after he put my implant a couple of years ago, and the (other) dentist who took them out did it reluctantly because he thought the gums had not yet fully healed.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Normally, the stiches are removed 7 days after surgery, since plaque sticks to the stiches and can cause further inflammation and delay in healing.  Best,Dr. Maddahi

Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD · Answer

I typically use and remove vicryl sutures in 3-4 weeks post op grafting or implant placement.
You should remove silk sutures usually by 7 days if those were used.
As long as your tissue has healed and the site is protected by gingiva, that's the goal.
Your dentist feels this is OK for you and may be just fine.  Keep things clean for best results.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Stitches typically are removed 7 to 10 days following surgery and depends upon the degree of healing. 7 days is often long enough. Leaving stitches in too long can become problematic as bacteria can penetrate beneath the gums through the stitch holes. When to take them out is a judgement call always left up to the surgeon.

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