VMG Vitrex Medical Group Dental Sutures State of the art

Dental surgery is a sophisticated discipline that bridges the gap between traditional oral care and advanced surgical medicine. While often associated with extractions, its true scope is far broader-encompassing complex procedures like bone grafting, implant placement, and corrective jaw surgery. I n these high-stakes environments, the choice of suture is critical. Although techniques have evolved, the fundamental principle remains unchanged: to safely and precisely re-approximate wound edges under minimal tension to support hemostasis, promote primary intention healing, and minimize hard-tissue...

by Vitrex Medical Group Overview of Surgical Sutures Surgical Sutures Product Range Page 4 Labelling and Packaging Page 6 Needle types Page 7 Surgical Sutures Absorbable Sutures Chirasorb rapid braided Page 14 Chirlac rapid braided Page 16 Monolac monofilament Page 18 Chirasorb braided Page 20 Chirasorb Plus braided Page 22 Chirlac braided Page 24 Non-absorbable Sutures Chiraflon monofilament Page 28 Chiralen monofilament Page 30 Silon monofilament Page 32 Tervalon braided Page 34 Silk braided Page 36 VMG Vitrex Medical Group Page 38

Manufacturing of Sutures Precision in Every Stitch: Chirana T.Injecta Surgical Sutures Celebrating 90 Years of European Manufacturing Excellence When it comes to oral surgery, the difference between “good healing” and “excellent recovery” lies in the quality of the closure. At the heart of Prague, Chirana T.Injecta brings together nearly a century of craftsmanship and cutting-edge 21st‑century polymer science to create sutures expertly designed for the unique challenges of the oral cavity. Why Choose Chirana T.Injecta for Your Practice? Unrivaled Heritage: Building on the renowned Chirmax brand,...

Absorbable and Non-absorbable Sutures In the dental field, the choice of suture material is as critical as the surgical technique itself. The primary distinction lies in how the body interacts with the material over time: whether it treats the suture as a temporary scaffold or a permanent fixture. Absorbable Sutures Absorbable sutures are designed to be broken down by the body’s natural processes - either through enzymatic degradation or hydrolysis. Primary Use: These are typically preferred for internal tissue layers or for patients where post-operative suture removal may be difficult or could...

Surgical Sutures Product Range Absorbable threads Surgical Sutures - Overview Chirasorb rapid braided Composition Braided and coated suture made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide Absorbable, multifilament, coated, synthetic, high tensile strength, reduced capillary effect, short-term healing Braided and coated suture made of Polyglycolic acid (PGA) Absorbable, multifilament, coated, synthetic, high tensile strength, reduced capillary effect, short-term healing Monofilament suture made of Glycolide and ε−caprolactone Absorbable, monofilament, synthetic, high tensile strength, excellent handling...

Surgical Sutures Product Range Non-absorbable threads Monofilament suture made of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) - similar to Teflon Non-absorbable, monofilament, synthetic, no capillary effect, very smooth, excellent knotting properties, easy to handle, physiologically inert Monofilament suture made of Polypropylene Non-absorbable, monofilament, synthetic, no capillary effect, smooth, non-porous surface, suitable for stitches in infected wounds Monofilament suture made of Polyamide 6 Non-absorbable, monofilament, synthetic, very smooth, excellent knotting properties, easy to handle, loss of...

Surgical Sutures - Overview European Pharmacopoeia The publication of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) resulted in a standardization of the classification of threads and gauges of surgical suture material. The Ph. Eur. specifies a decimal classification and metric coding for the gauges. It quotes a thread diameter of 1/10 mm, so that the thread gauge of 3.5 has a diameter of 0.35 mm. The following table of the gauges gives a comparison of the metric and the USP gauge coding. Surgical Sutures - Labelling and Packaging Number of threads and length Needle type, size and curvature Product name...

Surgical Sutures - Overview Needle Types Needle Curvature

Needle Geometry Needle cord length Surgical Sutures - Overview Needle point Needle radius Needle diameter Needle length Taper point Trapezoid spatulated Conventional cutting Reverse trapezoid spatulated Reverse cutting (round body) Blunt point Needle body (inside cutting edge) (outside cutting edge)

HR (•) 1/2 circle, round body needle Code Length DR (•) 3/8 circle, round body needle Code Length Surgical Sutures - Overview DRT (J) 3/8 circle, round body needle, tapercut DS ^ 3/8 circle, reverse cutting needle DSM ^ 3/8 circle, reverse cutting needle, micropoint

Absorbable Sutures Chirasorb rapid braided Chirlac rapid braided Monolac monofilament Chirasorb braided Chirasorb Plus braided Chirlac braided

Chirasorb rapid braided Chirasorb rapid braided is a braided sterile absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90 % glycolide and 10 % L-lactide. Chirasorb rapid braided is treated with an absorbable synthetic coating consisting of a mixture of equal parts of a copolymer of 30 % glycolide and 70 % lactide and with calcium stearate. Chirasorb rapid braided is available in a range of gauge sizes and lengths; without needles or attached to stainless steel needles of varying types and sizes. Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. The product...

HRF: V circle, flattened body needle, taper point HRF 17 t © U HS: V circle, reverse cutting needle HS 18 DS: 3/8 circle, reverse cutting needle DS 15 Absorbable - Chirasorb rapid braided 15

Chirlac rapid braided Chirlac rapid braided is a short-term absorbable, coated, synthetic, multifilament suture made of low molecular weight polyglycolic acid. The substances contained in the coating and suture are nonantigenic and noncollagenous. Chirlac rapid braided is available in violet and natural. Progressive loss of tensile strength and absorption of Chirlac rapid braided occurs by hydrolysis, where the polymer degrades to glycolic acid, which is subsequently absorbed and metabolised by the body. Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. The product...