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Oral Surgery · single question

A plain gut (catgut) suture in the oral cavity is fully resorbed in approximately:

  1. 3–5 days
  2. 10–14 days
  3. 21 days
  4. 60 days
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Correct answer: A. 3–5 days

  • A. Correct. Per clinical references, plain gut loses ~50% tensile strength within 24 hours and is fully resorbed in about 3–5 days intraorally.
  • B. 10–14 days corresponds more to chromic gut absorption.
  • C. ~21 days reflects synthetic braided materials like polyglycolic acid.
  • D. ~60 days reflects long-lasting synthetics, not plain gut.

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