IS SUTURING NECESSARY AFTER IMPACTED 3RD MOLAR: TOOTH REMOVAL?
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 17
Abstract
It is a common practice for oral surgeons to place sutures after removal of impacted mandibular 3rd molar tooth. But evidence after a review of literature suggests that suturing is unnecessary and actually may delay healing and cause infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Prashanth Hegde, Amit Byatnal
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