| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3155450 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Our results show that bacteria adhere with different affinity to various types of suture materials. Absorbable silk and Monocryl exhibited the smallest number of adherent bacteria. Colonization by pathogens on sutures leads to the recommendation that sutures should be removed as early as possible after surgery is performed, to eliminate or to limit the reservoir for oral pathogens. This recommendation is dependent on whether the suture is absorbable.
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Authors
Giuliana PhD, Janira PhD, Narcisa PhD, Mario MD, Cesare MD, Valeria PhD, Alessandra PhD, Vivian PhD, Anna Maria PhD,