Magok Station Dental Clinic_7. Suture Removal Timing and Care After Implant Surgery

Hello.

So that you don’t start worrying for no reason,

we at Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic

will simply explain only what you need to know

for what’s happening in your mouth right now.

In the previous post,

we covered exercise after implant surgery

and when it can be resumed. If you haven’t seen it yet,

feel free to take a quick look.

After implant surgery,

this question always comes up.

“Uh… when do I get these stitches removed?”

“I touched them while eating. Is that okay?”

“Can I just leave them like this?”

Having stitches in your mouth

is more distracting than you might expect.

You keep touching them with your tongue,

and even a little sting can make you feel uneasy.

So today, I’ll organize [stitches after implant surgery]

into a realistic guide on

when they’re removed and how to care for them. Why are stitches needed?

Magok Station Dental Clinic_Gum suturing

Implant surgery involves

opening the gum, placing a new tooth root

into the bone underneath,

and then covering the gum back up and securing it with stitches.

These stitches help keep the gum in place

so it can heal properly.

In simple terms,

they act like a fixing tie that keeps the wound from opening.

With them in place,

there is less bleeding,

and recovery is much more stable. When are the stitches removed?

Magok Station Dental Clinic_Stitch removal

This is the part most people are curious about.

Usually, stitches are removed 7 to 10 days after surgery.

That is when the gum has healed to some extent

and the wound has become stable.

If bone grafting was done as well,

or if the surgical area was large,

the removal may be delayed a little to around 10 to 14 days.

In some cases, dissolvable stitches are used.

These disappear naturally without needing to be removed.

“Will mine be removed?”

You can just ask the clinic once about that.^^ The stitches feel loose

Magok Station Dental Clinic_Stitches feeling loose

While touching them with your tongue,

you may think,

“Oh? Didn’t this come loose?”

In most cases,

that feeling happens because the gum has swollen

and its shape has changed.

Even if the stitch is a little visible

or seems loose, it is usually okay

as long as there is no ongoing bleeding

and the pain does not suddenly get worse.

However, if the stitch seems to have broken,

the gum looks like it has opened,

or bleeding continues,

please contact the clinic right away.

That is not something to ignore. How should I brush my teeth with stitches?

Magok Station Dental Clinic_Brush gently while avoiding the stitch area

This is the most confusing part.

The answer is this:

brush gently around the stitches,

and brush the other areas as usual.

Do not scrub the stitches hard with a toothbrush.

Also avoid poking under the stitches.

Instead, gently clean around the area

with light sweeping motions.

If food gets stuck,

rinse lightly with water or

hold the prescribed mouthwash in your mouth

and gently swish it around. Things to be careful about when you have stitches

Magok Station Dental Clinic_Do not use a straw

While the stitches are still in place,

the gum is still healing.

So please be careful about just these things.

• Do not use a straw

• Do not spit forcefully

• Do not touch the stitches

• Do not eat hard foods

These behaviors are similar to

constantly shaking the stitches that are holding the wound together.

If you are just a little careful,

the gum will close much more comfortably. To summarize today’s post at a glance

Here is how to think about stitches after implant surgery.

1. Stitch removal → usually 7 to 10 days

2. Even if they look a little loose

3. Most cases are okay if there is no pain or bleeding

4. Brushing → be gentle around the stitches

5. Mouthwash → swish gently, not forcefully

6. Do not touch the stitches

If you keep just these points in mind,

there is very little chance of problems from the stitches.

Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic

At Magok Station Seoul Dia Dental Clinic,

we pay attention to the healing period

just as much as the day the implant is placed.

The stitches play a “stabilizing role”

until the gum firmly attaches again.

They may feel a little uncomfortable,

but that does not mean there is something wrong.

If the feeling is confusing or worrying,

don’t judge it on your own—feel free to contact us.

That is the fastest and safest way to manage it.

[ This post has been written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing accurate information about dental surgery and procedures. Since infection and side effects may occur after surgery, you should make your decision about surgery (procedure) after sufficient consultation with skilled medical staff. ]

[Magok-dong Seoul Dia Dental Clinic Implant Surgery Aftercare Series]

1. Key care immediately after implant surgery

2. Food after implant surgery

3. Brushing and mouthwash after implant surgery

4. Smoking and drinking after implant surgery

5. Normal range of pain and swelling after implant surgery

6. Exercise after implant surgery

7. Stitches after implant surgery