PTFE Monofilament Microsurgical Suture 

*Teflon Type* *GoreTex type* *Coreflon Type* *Cytoplast Type*

3-0, 4-0 or 5-0 with 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle. 

FEATURES

PTFE suture has the advantages of monofilament materials – excellent healing, no microbe and bacteria harbouring without the disadvantages such as package memory and stiff knot contributing to patient discomfort.  Leading Implantologists & Periodontists recommend PTFE sutures.

• Easy handling – soft & pliable

• Minimal tissue trauma & drag

• Resistance to microbes and infection

• Minimal to zero package memory – no curl-up

• Biologically inert

• Excellent knot security

• No discomfort for the patient (soft edges)

• Ideal aesthetic results

• No degradation

• No weak spots on the strand when crimped

• Pure PTFE, without additives

INDICATIONS

Oral Surgery, Bone grafting, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Periodontal plastic surgery.

PRICE COMPARISON

Each suture is £9.16 (box of 12) and can be as low as £6.88 when 3+1 is chosen.  

By comparison, Cytoplast is £12.25 each (£147/12 – General Medical June 24)

MATERIAL COMPARISON

PTFE suture has the advantages of monofilament materials – excellent healing, no microbe and bacteria harbouring without the disadvantages such as package memory and stiff knot contributing to patient discomfort. PTFE suture from Regen and Implant Store offers these benefits at a lesser cost than the big brand equivalents such as Teflon, GoreTex, Coreflon and Cytoplast types. 

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