Oral Bacteria on Suture Materials - Clinical Comparison of an Antibacterial-coated and a Non-coated Suture Material

Oral Bacteria on Suture Materials - Clinical Comparison of an Antibacterial-coated and a Non-coated Suture Material (VICRYL PLUS® vs. VICRYL®, Ethicon) in Intraoral Dentoalveolar Surgery

Antibacterial Triclosan-coated suture material (VICRYL PLUS®, Ethicon) and non-coated (VICRYL®) was compared for bacterial colonization after third molar extraction. Sutures were removed postoperatively and adhered bacteria were investigated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• planned surgical extraction of 1 to 4 wisdom teeth
• no inflammation and pain within the planned surgical area
• legal age
• clinically healthy patient

Exclusion Criteria:

• allergy to Triclosan or phenols
• gravidity/lactation
• immunosuppression due to drugs or diseases
• severe general diseases
• long-term medication
• intake or use of other antibiotical drugs/devices