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Absorbable sutures for dental surgery

Absorbable sutures break down in the body through hydrolysis after a certain period of time. This offers the advantage that the sutures do not need to be removed manually. They are often used in surgical procedures where the goal is to avoid postoperative follow-up visits to remove sutures. In dental contexts, they are particularly useful in implant surgery, bone augmentation, and soft tissue reconstruction.

The sutures are available in both monofilament and braided varieties, depending on the desired flexibility, tensile strength, and tissue support. The resorption time can vary from about one week up to several months, depending on the suture type and surgical needs. The choice of absorbable suture should always be based on tissue type, healing time, and the clinical goal.

Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson offers the following well-known and well-proven absorbable sutures: Vicryl, Monocryl, PDS II.

B.Braun’s absorbable portfolio includes: Monosyn, Monosyn Quick, Monoplus, and Novosyn.

Resorba’s absorbable sutures are: Glycolon, PGA Resoquick, and PGA-Resorba.

VITREX: European-manufactured absorbable sutures with high-quality needles from Mani in Japan: Chirlac, Monolac, Chirasorb.

SMI’s selection of affordable absorbable sutures, supplied in practical packs of 12: Surgicryl.