Does cyanoacrylate have the best postoperative outcomes after third molar extractions when compared to conventional sutures? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Tissue synthesis is extremely important for the attenuation of postoperative discomforts, as it keeps the tissues coapted, accelerates the healing process, and reduces the bleeding period of the surgical wound. Thus, this study aimed to systematically review the results of clinical trials that compared the use of cyanoacrylate with conventional sutures after third molars extraction.

Materials and methods

Searches were conducted on MEDLINE (via PubMed), Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Virtual Health Library (VHL), and Web of Science. Articles published up to February 20, 2022, were included. No restrictions were imposed on data or language of publication.

Results

A total of 8 studies (5 randomized controlled trials and 3 non-randomized

SUBMITTER: Goncalves MWA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755274 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature