Dental stitch showdown: which material is easiest on patients?

NCT ID NCT07569237

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Jordan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares four types of stitches used after minor oral surgery to see which ones cause the least pain and discomfort. Sixty adults will receive all four suture materials in different parts of their upper jaw and report their experiences over two weeks. The goal is to help dentists choose materials that improve patient comfort and healing.

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Active substance: dental suture materials (silk, polyglactin 910, polyamide, poliglecaprone 25)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, dentists may learn which suture material is most comfortable for patients, leading to better recovery experiences after oral surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on comfort, not curing any disease.

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injury

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