3 x 24 plus 1 x 24 free = 96 Polyglactin 910 (RPGLA) rapid adsorbing suture – ‘Vicryl rapid’ type

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

• Braided, coated synthetic suture. 

• Adsorption:

  • 50% by day 5 

  • Total by 10-14

• Easy to tie. Minimal inflammation.

• Plaited filaments with easier handling than monofilament

• Smooth easy pull-through with minimal tissue reaction

INDICATIONS

General oral surgery, implant and periodontal use where review is not required.

PRICE COMPARISON

Each suture is £3.13 when 3 boxes plus 1 free are chosen.   By comparison, Vicryl Rapid could be:

• £5.86 each at Swallow Dental (£70.37/12)  /  £4.59 each at Dental Sky (£55.10/12, June 24)  /  £7.47 each at General Medical Supply (£89.70/12, June 24)

MATERIAL COMPARISON

See a simple table which outlines the different characteristics of our suture types. 

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