3D-DENTAL - BIOVIVA Suture Chromic Gut C-6 ( 13mm Needle Lengh) 3-0 18" 12pk - Resorbable Suture # Resorbable Suture # SCG1638

Types of SUTURES by Material

1. Absorbable SUTURES:
   
   

• Description: These SUTURES degrade and are absorbed by the body over time.

• Examples:

• Chromic Gut: Treated natural collagen, absorption in 10-21 days.

• Vicryl (Polyglactin 910): Synthetic, braided, absorption in ~56-70 days.

• PDS (Polydioxanone): Synthetic, monofilament, absorption in ~180 days.

• Monocryl (Poliglecaprone 25): Synthetic, monofilament, absorption in ~90-120 days.

• Common Uses: Internal tissue, gastrointestinal, gynecology, pediatrics.