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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Dissolvable sutures are more convenient and avoid removal‚Äîwisdom tooth surgery usually takes 30‚Äì45 minutes.

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