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Table 3 Complications

From: Sutureless socket technique after removal of third molars: a multicentric, open, randomized controlled trial

D0 immediate postoperative

Suture (n = 47)

Without suture (n = 52)

Neighboring tooth or jaw fracture

1

0

Hemorrhage

1

0

Anesthesia reactions

0

1

6 h postoperative

Mandibular tooth bleeding

3

1

D3a

Maxillary tooth bleeding

1

1

Mandibular tooth bleeding

1

1

Mandibular tooth infection

2

0

Inflammatory responses

3

0

Nerve injury

1

1

Dry alveolitis

1

1

Suppurative alveolitis

1

0

D31b

Maxillary tooth infection

0

1

Mandibular tooth infection

8

3

Inflammatory responses

4

1

Dry alveolitis

1

1

Suppurative alveolitis

1

1

  1. a1 patient experienced 4 complications, 1 experienced 3, and 2 experienced 1,
  2. b1 patient experienced 3 complications and 1 experienced 2