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When are surgical sutures used in dentistry?
As part of dental treatment, surgical intervention is often necessary, which involves the creation of a wound that requires closure using sutures. Tooth extraction or root tip resection often requires the use of surgical sutures.
Absorbable and non-absorbable (resorbable and non-resorbable) sutures - what are the differences?
Absorbable surgical sutures are those that completely dissolve after a certain time and do not need to be manually removed in the office. Non-absorbable sutures require manual removal in the office using forceps and scissors.
What materials are surgical sutures made of?
The materials from which surgical threads are made can be divided primarily based on whether they are absorbable or not. Materials used for non-absorbable sutures include nylon, polypropylene, or silk. Absorbable sutures, on the other hand, are most often made from a material called PGA (based on polyglycolic acid) or polidioxanone - synthetic materials characterized by high biocompatibility, or classic catgut (an organic material, a fiber produced from sheep or goat intestines).
Monofilament or multifilament? - division of sutures based on the number of fibers
Multifilament sutures are types of threads that are twisted or braided. They are characterized by high tear resistance and perfect knotting, but compared to monofilament threads, they cause a sawing effect and friction on the tissue, which causes greater trauma to the suture site and greater risk of infection.
Monofilament threads consist of a single strand of thread, which makes it easier and gentler to pass through the suture site. This is crucial, for example, in plastic or vascular surgery. Additionally, there is also a smaller risk of bacteria and fungi entering (monofilament threads are characterized by excellent resistance to microorganism penetration), making them a great choice in dentistry.
How to choose the size of the surgical thread? - USP and EP systems and millimeters
When choosing the size of the suture, the compromise between the thinnest thread size and the strength of the suture in a given clinical situation is crucial. The thread must maintain the edges of the wound unchanged during healing, but should not leave unsightly scars, or the scars should be as small as possible after the healing process.
The thread size is usually given in millimeters (in tenths of a millimeter) and in a given standard. The European standard (EP) determines the tensile strength of the thread (the larger the number, the thicker the thread), the USP (American) standard is the most popular, where the smallest sizes are specified with two digits (e.g., 7/0 or 7-0 - the larger the first digit, the smaller the size), while larger ones are designated from 0 upwards - the larger the number, the thicker the thread.