ORAL SURG SUTURES

Question 1

What are the types of sutures?

Answer 1

Absorbable
Non absorbable

Question 2

What size suture is commonly used?

Answer 2

3-0

Question 3

List the sizes of sutures from largest to smallest

Answer 3

1-0
2-0
3-0
4-0
5-0
6-0

Question 4

What are the types of absorbable sutures?

Answer 4

Plain catgut
Chromic catgut
Vicryl

Question 5

What are the types of non absorbable sutures?

Answer 5

Silk
Nylon
Polyester fibre

Question 6

What is catgut made out of?

Answer 6

Sheep intestine

Question 7

Why do we use sutures?

Answer 7

Haemostatic measure, promote healing

Question 8

Monofilament vs polyfilament

Answer 8

Monofilament causes wicking, difficult to tiem ends are stiffer (more irritating to tongue)
Polyfilament are softer and non irritating to tongue, do not wick

Question 9

Which is the strongest suture material?

Answer 9

Polyester fibre

Question 10

How long does plain catgut take to dissolve?

Answer 10

3-5 days

Question 11

How long does chromic catgut take to dissolve?

Answer 11

7-10 days

Question 12

How long does vicryl take to dissolve

Answer 12

3-4 weeks

Question 13

Explain plain and chromic catgut

Answer 13

Plain = provides fastest healing of tissues, breaks easily, difficult to handle, dissolves too fast
Chromic = treated with chromic salts thus provides slower healing time, longer lasting

Question 14

What are the types of suture needles used?

Answer 14

Half circle, 3/8ths circle

Question 15

When would you consider using sutures in a patient?

Answer 15

Flappy tissue, increased bleeding risk

Question 16

Explain plain and chromic catgut

Answer 16

Plain = provides fastest healing of tissues, breaks easily, difficult to handle, dissolves too fast
Chromic = treated with chromic salts thus provides slower healing time, longer lasting