The most common materials used in the mouth
are:
Monocryl(Ethicon)
Polyglecaprone 25. Monofilament: Good knot security in the mouth
(4 throws needed) and superior handling. Use reverse cutting FS2
needle. Lasts around 20 days in the mouth.
Vicryl (Ethicon)
Polyglactin910 - braided multifilament. Poor knot security in the
mouth - needs 5 throws plus. Retained for at least 28 days in the
mouth.
Vicryl Rapide (Ethicon)
As for Vicryl with faster absorption time in tissue. Expensive.
PDS 11 (Ethicon)
Polydioxanone. Monofilament with 56 days retention in the mouth
and long (180+ days) absorption period.
Chromic Catgut
Reasonable handling but may dissolve before flaps are healed. Cheapest.
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