Beyond simply approximating tissue edges, proper management ensures faster healing, reduced risk of infection, minimized scarring, and improved functional and esthetic results.
The chapter “Wound Closure and Care in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” highlights the critical steps of wound assessment, cleansing, debridement, hemostasis, and appropriate closure techniques.
Suturing remains the gold standard, yet the choice of suture material, needle design, and technique—whether simple interrupted, continuous, mattress, or subcuticular—must be tailored to each clinical scenario.
In addition, alternatives such as adhesives, tapes, and staples are increasingly valuable in selected cases.
Special considerations in the dentoalveolar region, where mobility, saliva, and anatomical complexity challenge closure, underscore the importance of precision and surgical judgment.
Ultimately, wound closure is not a mechanical step but a biological process that requires knowledge, skill, and careful postoperative care.
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