Tevdek sutures used in endodontics microsurgeries should not be left:
Longer than 48 hours
Longer than 72 hours
Longer than 24 hours
Longer than 96 hours
Over recent years, suture material choice has moved from black silk to Tevdek braided polyester or monofilament polypropylene sutures such as Protene.
Post-operative Management:
Sufficient healing have occurred after 48 hours for suture removal; however, it should not be left longer than 96 hours due to 'wicking effect' that may cause post-operative infection of the surgical site.