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Which threads are better PDO Nova or PLLA? Are PLLA threads longer lasting?

Dear Doctors who use PLLA threads please give me you opinion on the threads. I have PDO Nova threads several times but someone said PLLA threads longer lasting I need good advice Thank you All

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Dr. Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS
Dr. Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS
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Answered on Oct 13, 2022
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