3 x 24 +1 x 24 free = 96 Polyglactin 910 synthetic resorbing suture – ‘Vicryl’ type

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

• Braided, coated synthetic suture. 

• Resorption:

  • 50% by day 21 

  • Total by days 56-70

• 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 £2.82 when 3 boxes plus 1 free are chosen. By comparison, Vicryl could be:

• £4.42 each at Swallow Dental (£53.06/12) / £5.29 each at Dental Sky (£63.55/12, June 24)  /  £5.31 each at General Medical Supply (£63.81/12, June 24)

MATERIAL COMPARISON

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

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