Description
Monofilament – Violet synthetic absorbable polyglecaprone acid surgical suture.
Composed of a copolymer of Polyglycolic acid and Polycaprolactone. In periodontal surgery its monofilament characteristics allow for less plaque retention. The progressive loss of tensile strength and suture absorption occurs by hydrolysis, in which the polymer degrades in to a dipic acid which is subsequently absorbed and metabolized by the tissues. Absorption begins as loss of tensile strength with out appreciable loss of mass. PGCL suture retention is 68-78% of the initial tensile strength after the first week and about 30% after the end of the second week. Suture absorption is essentially complete after a period of 90-110 days. Its original tensile strength is up to 14 days and runs out after 28 days.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Smooth passage through tissue
- Extremely manageable and smooth
- Low memory
- God knotting
- Minimal inflammatory reaction
APPLICATION:
- Flaps
- Regenerationy
- Implants
- Mucogingival Surgery
- Oral Surgery
