What are dental surgical sutures used for?

Dental surgical sutures are sterile threads used to close and approximate soft tissue wounds following oral surgical procedures - including tooth extractions, implant placement, flap surgery, periodontal procedures, and bone grafting. Sutures hold the wound edges together during initial healing, reduce bleeding, protect the underlying bone or graft material, and support optimal tissue regeneration.

What types of dental sutures does DIP Dental offer?

DIP Dental offers both resorbable and non-resorbable dental sutures across a range of materials including: polyglycolic acid (PGA), chromic gut, silk, nylon, PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), and polypropylene. Available in multiple sizes (3-0, 4-0, 5-0, 6-0) and needle types (reverse cutting, taper point) to suit all oral surgical applications.

What is the difference between resorbable and non-resorbable sutures?

Resorbable sutures (e.g. PGA, chromic gut) are broken down naturally by the body over days to weeks - eliminating the need for suture removal, which is especially useful in posterior or hard-to-access areas. Non-resorbable sutures (e.g. silk, nylon, PTFE) remain intact until removed by the clinician, offering greater wound edge control and are preferred when precise tension and healing monitoring are required.

Which suture is best for dental implant and bone graft procedures?

PTFE and nylon sutures are generally preferred for implant and bone graft procedures as they are non-resorbable, have low tissue reactivity, and allow precise wound closure over membrane and graft sites. Resorbable PGA sutures are a popular choice for routine extractions and flap closures where suture removal is inconvenient. The choice depends on the procedure, flap tension, and patient compliance.

Are DIP Dental's sutures sterile and CE/FDA approved?

Yes. All sutures offered by DIP Dental are individually packaged in sterile, single-use packaging and are FDA, CE & ISO approved for clinical use. They are manufactured to medical-grade standards suitable for use in dental practices and oral surgery clinics worldwide.

Non-resorbable silk, nylon and PTFE sutures for oral surgical flap closure.

Non-Resorbable Sutures

Resorbable PGA, gut and PDO sutures for oral surgery and implant site closure.

Resorbable Sutures

Non-Resorbable Sutures

Resorbable Sutures

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Surgical sutures for oral, periodontal and implant surgery, in resorbable and non-resorbable materials and a range of sizes and needle types. The right suture holds the flap securely while the tissue heals, with minimal irritation.

Resorbable sutures such as PGA and gut do not need a removal visit, which suits extraction sites and patients who are hard to recall. Non-resorbable sutures such as silk, nylon and PTFE hold tension longer and are used over grafts and in implant surgery.

Finer sizes such as 5-0 and 6-0 suit papillae and aesthetic areas, while 3-0 and 4-0 are common for general closure. Monofilament threads collect less plaque than braided ones.

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