Comparison Table for Absorbable Suture & Needle Combination
| Suture Name | Material | Needle Type | Resorption Time | Manufacturer | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Chromic Gut | Chromic Gut | 3/8 circle, reverse | 10-15 days | Patterson Dental Supply | Absorbable, for oral & periodontal surgery, sterile |
| Look Chromic Gut | Chromic Gut | Cuticular reverse | 10-15 days | Surgical Specialties | Absorbable, for soft tissue approximation & ligation, sterile |
| Perma Sharp Chromic Gut | Chromic Gut | Reverse cutting | Not specified | Hu-Friedy Manufacturing | Absorbable, laser-drilled needles, reliable soft tissue closure |
| Patterson PGA | Polyglycolic acid | Not specified | Not specified | Patterson Dental Supply | Absorbable, braided, coated synthetic sutures, compared to Ethicon Vicryl |
| Coated VICRYL | Polyglactin 910 | Reverse cutting | Not specified | Ethicon Inc | Absorbable, copolymer made from glycolide and L-lactide, for soft tissue approximation & ligation, sterile |
| LOOK Plain Gut | Plain Gut | Cuticular reverse | 5-7 days | Surgical Specialties | Absorbable, for soft tissue approximation & ligation, high tensile strength, precise and smooth penetration |
| Perma Sharp Polyglycolic Acid | Polyglycolic acid | Not specified | 50-90 days | Hu-Friedy Manufacturing | Absorbable, fine point for smoother penetration, laser-drilled needles, designed for efficient and reliable closure |
| LOOK PolySyn Undyed Braided | Synthetic absorbable | Reverse cutting | Not specified | Surgical Specialties | Absorbable, ideal for connective tissue graft and periodontal flap procedures, smooth low-friction proprietary coating |
| Vilet® PGLA Absorbable Braided Sutures | 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide copolymer (PGLA) | Not specified | 90 and 100 days entirely | Riverpoint Medical | Sterile, synthetic sutures used for soft tissue approximation or ligation |
| Sharpoint™ PolySyn™ (Polyglycolic Acid) Violet Braided | Polyglycolic Acid | Reverse cutting, DS18, 3/8 circle, 18″ | 2-3 weeks | Sharpoint™ | Provide easy penetration and excellent bite in delicate tissue, making them ideal for connective tissue graft and periodontal flap procedures |
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1. Patterson® Chromic Gut Dental Surgical Absorbable Sutures
Patterson Chromic Gut Dental Surgical Sutures are absorbable dental sutures that hold the edges of a surgical flap in apposition until the wound has healed sufficiently to withstand normal functional stresses and resist reopening.
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2. LOOK™ Chromic Gut Sutures Absorbable by Cuticular Reverse
Chromic Gut Look Sutures are absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of purified connective tissue derived from either beef serosal or sheep intestines’ submucosal fibrous layer. Indicated use includes, in general, soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
- For oral and periodontal surgery
- Sterile
- Sutures have a 10–15 day resorption.
3. Perma Sharp® Chromic Gut Sutures Absorbable by Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc
Chromic Gut Perma Sharp® Sutures are designed for efficient and reliable soft tissue closure for all types of dental procedures.
- Laser-drilled and sharper needles decrease tissue disruption and required force for penetration
- Stainless steel alloy makes needles dependable pass after pass with less concern about breakage
4. Patterson® PGA Surgical Absorbable Sutures
Patterson® PGA Surgical Sutures are absorbable, braided, and coated synthetic sutures made from polyglycolic acid. They are most often compared to Ethicon Vicryl.
5. Coated VICRYL™ Sutures Absorbable by Ethicon Inc
Coated VICRYL™ (polyglactin 910) suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. It is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including in ophthalmic procedures, but not in cardiovascular and neurological tissues.
6. LOOK™ Plain Gut Sutures Absorbable by Surgical Specialties
LOOK™ Plain Gut Sutures are made of first-quality raw material, ensuring dependable and predictable absorption and extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting. Indicated use includes, in general, soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
- Extra sharp cutting edges extending from the point to its widest portion reduce tissue drag.
- Precise, smooth penetration through tissue minimizes trauma.
- Needle channel is fitted to the specific size of the suture material.
- Sutures have a 5–7 day resorption.
7. Perma Sharp® Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) Violet Braided by Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc
Absorbable PGA Perma Sharp® Sutures are designed for efficient and reliable soft tissue closure for all types of dental procedures.
- PGA loses strength in 14-21 days and is absorbed in 50-90 days
- Fine point for smoother penetration
- Laser-drilled needles designed to lessen tissue disruption
- Needle is made from stainless steel alloy.
- Sterile
8. LOOK™ PolySyn™ Undyed Braided Sutures Absorbable
LOOK™ sutures are ideal for connective tissue graft and periodontal flap procedures because these products provide easy penetration and excellent bite in delicate tissue. With optimal ductile strength, the LOOK™ brand product needles are resistant to breakage yet malleable enough for good maneuverability in tight areas.
- Smooth, low-friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag
- Synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period
- They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks.
- Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament.
9. Vilet® PGLA Absorbable Braided Sutures by Riverpoint Medical
Vilet® PGLA Absorbable Braided Sutures are sterile, synthetic sutures used for soft tissue approximation or ligation.
- Composed of a 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide copolymer (PGLA)
- Coated with calcium stearate and 30:70 poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide)
- High tensile strength during the critical healing period
- Smooth tissue passage for excellent handling
- Exceptional knot security and tie down
- Absorbs between 90 and 100 days entirely
- Meets or exceeds the USP and EP requirements
10. Sharpoint™ PolySyn™ (Polyglycolic Acid) Violet Braided
Sharpoint™ PolySyn™ sutures provide easy penetration and excellent bite in delicate tissue, making them ideal for connective tissue graft and periodontal flap procedures. With optimal ductile strength, Sharpoint™ needles resist breakage yet are malleable enough for good maneuverability in tight areas.
- Ensure closure through the critical wound healing period
- Smooth, low-friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag.
- Retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at 2 weeks and 20% of their strength at 3 weeks
