Assessment of the Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid Coated Non-Resorbable Sutures in Alveoloplasty: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Introduction: Sutures act as foreign bodies and may influence wound healing and bacterial colonization. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan, possesses anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, and wound healing properties.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of hyaluronic acid-coated non-resorbable sutures in improving healing outcomes following alveoloplasty.

Methods: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted on 26 patients undergoing alveoloplasty. Patients were divided into:

• Group A (n=13): HA-coated non-resorbable sutures


• Group B (n=13): Conventional non-coated sutures

Parameters assessed:
Pain (VAS), healing (Landry’s index), inflammation, infection, and plaque accumulation at suture site on postoperative days 3, 7, and 14.

Results: HA-coated sutures showed statistically significant improvement in healing and reduced pain and infection rates (p<0.05).

Conclusions: HA-coated sutures demonstrate superior clinical outcomes compared to conventional sutures and may be beneficial in oral surgical procedures.