“How long do stitches stay in after dental bone graft?”
I am a 40 year old male. I want to know how long do stitches stay in after dental bone graft?
5 Answers
Depending on the extensiveness of the bone grafting, stitches will stay in the place about 10 to 14 days.
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Monika Tyszkowski, DDS
Stitches normally stay for couple of weeks after a dental bone graft. I recommend you check with your dentist because each case is unique to its patient.
You were wise to have this procedure. Your surgeon is the best person to answer your question.
24 days
Hello,
Although it can vary depending on the person doing the bone graft, type of stitches used, and type of bone graft being done, stitches (sutures) are usually put in for 7-10 days after a bone graft. Remember stitches are used to hold the gum tissues (gingiva) together until the gum tissues heal. Once the gum tissues heal, there is nothing left for the stitches to do. The bone graft will take a few months to heal but the gum tissues have already healed over top of it. Again this could vary depending one what is being done.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Although it can vary depending on the person doing the bone graft, type of stitches used, and type of bone graft being done, stitches (sutures) are usually put in for 7-10 days after a bone graft. Remember stitches are used to hold the gum tissues (gingiva) together until the gum tissues heal. Once the gum tissues heal, there is nothing left for the stitches to do. The bone graft will take a few months to heal but the gum tissues have already healed over top of it. Again this could vary depending one what is being done.
Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
