Abstract:Background: When sutures are removed, bacteriemia and infections of odontological origin may cause bacterial endocarditis and other diseases. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the colonization by Candida species in sutures after extraction of retained third molars as well as to examine the influence of the position of the dental piece and the material used in sutures. Methods: A total of 56 male and female patients aged 21 - 55 years and with retained lower third molars were examined. Suture threads … Show more
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