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The aim is to evaluate how different toothpaste solutions affect the strength of suture materials during wound healing.

February 20, 2026MaterialsOpen Access

Evaluation of the Tensile Strength of Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Suture Materials Exposed to Different Toothpaste Solutions: An In Vitro Study

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The aim is to evaluate how different toothpaste solutions affect the strength of suture materials during wound healing.
Conducted an in vitro study over 14 days.
Tested both absorbable and non-absorbable sutures tied with five knots on silicone rods.
Exposed sutures to four toothpaste formulations and artificial saliva.
Measured tensile strength at various intervals.
All suture types exhibited a gradual decrease in tensile strength over time.
The artificial saliva group showed the least reduction in strength.
Whitening toothpaste caused the most significant degradation, especially in absorbable sutures.
Chemical components in some toothpaste may negatively impact suture stability during healing.

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In vitro assessment of suture stability in toothpaste solutions highlights potential degradation risks.

Besim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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