Bacterial Colonization in Monofilament Sutures of Different Materials Following Periodontal Surgeries: A Microbial Analysis Study

Objective

This study sought to assess and compare the extent of bacterial colonization on various monofilament suture types, including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyglycolide-co-caprolactone (PGCL Monocryl), triclosan-coated polydioxanone (Monocryl Plus), and polyamide (nylon). The investigation also aimed to identify predominant bacterial species colonizing these materials and evaluate their potential impact on wound healing and infection control.