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  • 20 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I'm getting my wisdom tooth removed surgically soon and I'm not sure whether to go for normal sutures or dissolvable ones what's the difference and which one's better Also how long does the surgery usually take

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Dissolvable sutures are more convenient and avoid removal—wisdom tooth surgery usually takes 30–45 minutes.

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