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Medical Conditions - Resorbable Sutures

Resorbable sutures are otherwise known as dissolvable sutures. These sutures can be naturally dissolved and absorbed by the body as the wound heals. It is placed in a tissue that heals rapidly. It is absorbed by the tissue and does not leave any foreign body on healing.

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After wisdom tooth removal, stitches are gone but there is a big hole. Is that normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wisdom tooth removal is a surgical procedure that requires suturing. Suturing can be done with resorbable (dissolvable) or non-resorbable materials.

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