Special stitches may fight infection after wisdom tooth surgery

NCT ID NCT07386366

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether stitches coated with an antibacterial agent (triclosan) help wounds heal better and reduce bacteria after removing impacted wisdom teeth. Fourteen adults will have both sides of their mouth stitched—one side with coated stitches and the other with standard stitches—and be followed for a week. The goal is to see if the coated stitches lead to faster healing and fewer germs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Triclosan-coated polyglactin 910 suture
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that antibacterial stitches help wisdom tooth wounds heal better and with fewer bacteria, potentially reducing infection risk.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 14 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be small or not noticeable in real-world use.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR POSTOPERATIVE WOUND HEALING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Specialized Dental Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
RECRUITING

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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