When pulling the implant suture: precautions and 5 serious complications

- March 11, 1403 - Implant -

Time to pull the implant suture: precautions and 5 serious complications: One of the concerns of people who have dental implants is pulling the sutures after the dental implant. ** How long after implantation should the suture be removed? Does it hurt to remove dental implant stitches? What should be done if the implant suture is loose or open?** If you have recently had an implant and are looking for answers to these questions to draw your stitches, stay with us in this article from the site. ### Does dental implant implantation require stitches? Yes, in dental implant procedures, after the implant is placed in the desired location, the gum is closed and requires stitches. These sutures are used to keep the implant in place and create the right conditions for the healing and integration of the implant with the gum tissue. After implant implantation, depending on the type of suture, the sutures may be absorbed by the body after some time or may be removed by the doctor in the office. In any case, these stitches are done in order to create a suitable environment for the healing and integration of the implant with the gum tissue. ### Types of implant sutures For surgical sutures, one of the following two types of sutures is used according to the specialist's diagnosis: #### Absorbable suture An absorbable suture is a type of suture that is absorbed by the body during the healing process. These threads do not need to be removed and usually begin to break down after a week or two, although some may take several months to completely disappear. Absorbable sutures are made of materials that are safely absorbed by the body and are suitable for closing surgical incisions on the inside of the body. In addition, they can also be used to close external wounds. #### Non-absorbable suture Non-absorbable sutures are mainly used in areas that can be removed after healing. These types of sutures are used to close wounds when long-term suture strength is required, as these sutures usually retain significant tensile strength for a period of approximately more than 60 days after surgery. > Dental implant recovery period and recovery time > > Dental implant recovery period and recovery time is one of the important situations that patients are involved in, which we must be aware of before performing the treatment so that we can pass the **recovery period** and contribute to the success of our dental implant. ### Time to pull the implant suture As we said, absorbable sutures do not need to be pulled and after a certain period of time, they begin to decompose and be absorbed. But **if non-absorbable sutures are used in implant placement, the sutures must be removed usually after one week to 10 days.** However, the length of time required for the stitches to stay and the time to remove them depends on the place of implant placement, the type of surgery, the degree of recovery and gum swelling. ### How to pull the implant suture Pulling the implant suture is very simple. The dentist tears a section of the floss and then pulls it out. After the suture is removed, there may be a small wound that needs to be taken care of. Therefore, you should take care of that wound and follow the dentist's recommendations until it heals completely. ### Does pulling dental implant sutures hurt? **Pulling the dental implant suture usually has little and tolerable pain, that's why the doctor usually doesn't use anesthetic for this operation.** When pulling the implant suture, it's better to avoid sudden movements or talking. If you follow these tips, there will be no problem and you will only feel like a tickle. If you happen to feel pain during the stitches, it's not so bad that you need numbing agents and it will go away in a few seconds. > Necessary care after dental implant > > How important is the necessary care after a dental implant? What are the important points after implant implantation? ### What should be done if the implant sutures open? If the stitches open, see your dentist as soon as possible. Your doctor will give the necessary recommendations after examining the situation. If the stitches are not fully opened and only a few stitches are loose or loosened, the doctor may retie the stitches or prescribe anti-inflammatory and antiseptic drugs. If the condition is more serious and the stitches are completely open and the tissue around the wound is inflamed, you may need surgical treatment to close the wound again and control the infection. The importance of seeing a doctor in these cases is very important to prevent any serious problems and to provide appropriate treatment. ### What is the sign of whiteness on the suture of the tooth? Time to pull the implant suture Whiteness on the tooth suture may be a sign of plaque accumulation and bacterial deposits. These cases can usually be observed during inflammation and infection in the area of ​​the suture. These inflammations can be caused by various factors, such as lack of oral and dental hygiene, high density of food and dental plaque, bacterial or viral infections, or even improper agreement of the suture with the oral tissue. **If you see whiteness on the suture, it is better to go to your dentist so that he can check the situation and if necessary, prescribe the appropriate treatment.** > The best time to exercise after implant placement > > When is the best time to exercise after implantation? ### Caring for sutured gums after implants To care for sutured gums after implantation, observe the following points: - Using a soft toothbrush with slow and precise movements in the area of stitches; - Using mouthwash or a solution of lukewarm water and salt to wash the mouth; - Avoiding excessive use of dental floss and toothbrush in the suture area; - Following the doctor's orders regarding the use of antibiotics and painkillers if necessary; - Not smoking because it may slow down the healing process and increase the risk of infection; - Consuming soft foods and eating cold foods and drinks; Avoiding heavy and dangerous activities for the first three days after the implant. ### Complications that arise due to non-observance of dental implant care If the patient does not follow the care recommended by the implant specialist, he will face a series of complications and problems. Implant infection is one of the "complications of dental implants" that is likely to occur. If this infection is not treated, worse things will happen to the patient. These problems include: - Bad breath and its taste that does not go away - Pus and bleeding in the gum area - Severe pain or high fever - Implant loosening - There is severe redness and swelling in the gum area These cases are serious complications that cause the patient to be involved in many problems, and in case of any of these cases, he should immediately consult a doctor. > Drinking tea after dental implants > > Can I drink tea after dental implants? ###