Clinical Evaluation of Sutures in Periodontal Surgery

Clinical Evaluation of Four Types of Suture in Periodontal Surgery

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02013661

Enrollment

Registered

2013-12-17

Start date

2011-06-30

Completion date

2012-06-30

Last updated

2013-12-17

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Conditions

Periodontal Debridement

Keywords

periodontal debridement, sutures, tissue reaction

Brief summary

The aims of this study were to evaluate and compare tissue erythema, edema and knot loosening among four types of suture one week after periodontal surgery.

Detailed description

Forty patients participated in this prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Vertical mattress sutures were used following resective periodontal surgery performed by one operator. Four suture materials were selected for evaluation: 5-0 silk; 5-0 polypropylene; 5-0 polyglycolic acid (PGA), and 4-0 polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Seven days after the surgical procedure, the surgeon assessed suture loosening and removed the sutures. A blind researcher clinically evaluated erythema and edema.

Interventions

PROCEDUREPeriodontal resective surgery

surgical periodontal debridement is performed after periodontal phase I

Study design

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Qualification for the study was based on the need for resective periodontal surgery (apically positioned flap and osseous recontouring) at four or more consecutive interproximal sites per quadrant

Exclusion criteria

* systemic diseases, such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or an immunologic disease that would affect wound healing; allergies to prescribed medication; and/or current pregnancy or breast feeding were excluded from the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
presence or absence of Suture loosening	seven days after surgery	Seven days after the surgical procedure, the surgeon assessed suture loosening; recording loose or not Loose

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
presence and level of erythema and edema.	seven days after surgery	Seven days after the surgical procedure a blind researcher clinically evaluated erythema and edema. Adding a score related to a gingival index

Countries

Spain

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026