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Sutures & Surgical Instruments

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⭐ High-Yield Facts for Exam

  • Vicryl = common absorbable; silk = common non-absorbable.
  • Higher zeros = thinner suture.
  • 3-0 to 5-0 used in oral surgery.
  • Cutting needle = skin/mucosa.
  • Round-bodied needle = delicate tissue.

Sutures & Surgical Instruments

Suture Materials

  • Absorbable — Vicryl (polyglactin) common; catgut (older), Monocryl. Used where removal is impractical.
  • Non-absorbable — silk (handles well, common in mouth), nylon, polypropylene.

Sizes

Higher zeros = thinner suture. 3-0 to 5-0 are common in oral surgery.

Needles

Cutting/reverse-cutting needles for tough tissue like skin/mucosa; round-bodied needles for delicate tissue.

Instruments

Needle holder, tissue forceps, periosteal elevator, scalpel (No. 15 blade), elevators and forceps for extractions.

Exam Tips ⭐

Vicryl = common absorbable; silk = common non-absorbable; cutting needle for mucosa/skin; 3-0 to 5-0 in oral surgery.

📝 Practice MCQs — Sutures & Surgical Instruments

Q1. Which is an absorbable suture?
A. Silk
B. Nylon
C. Vicryl (polyglactin)
D. Polypropylene
Show Answer
✅ Answer: C
Vicryl (polyglactin) is absorbable.
Q2. A cutting needle is preferred for:
A. Bowel
B. Skin/oral mucosa
C. Blood vessels
D. Liver
Show Answer
✅ Answer: B
Cutting needles penetrate tough tissue like skin/mucosa.
Q3. Common suture sizes in oral surgery are:
A. 0 to 1
B. 3-0 to 5-0
C. 7 to 10
D. 10-0 only
Show Answer
✅ Answer: B
3-0 to 5-0 are typical for intraoral suturing.
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