- A 4-0 gauge, 75cm pure white polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thread combined with a specialized 18mm, 3/8 circle round-body needle featuring a Diamond Tip offering the absolute minimum footprint of puncture trauma possible for delicate oral surgeries
Uses
- Highly Delicate Flap Adaptations:
- Ideal for aesthetic soft-tissue approximations where minimal needle puncture track expansion is mandatory to eliminate scarring
- Advanced Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting:
- Perfect for stabilizing dense bone graft matrices or soft tissue grafts without slicing the micro-margins of the delicate tissue flaps
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR):
- Secures fragile bio-absorbable or non-resorbable membranes tightly over localized defects with diminished risk of localized flap tearing or stress necrosis
- Aesthetic Zone Implant Closures:
- Closely approximates gingiva around temporary healing abutments or aesthetic crowns to optimize pristine tissue scallops in high-visibility front teeth zones
Features
- 18mm Round-Body Diamond Tip Needle:
- Crafted with a smooth round shank that transitions into a faceted diamond point, it splits tissues efficiently upon entry but does not possess lateral cutting edges, protecting anatomical structures adjacent to the tract
- 3/8 Circle Arc Curvature:
- This shallow profile delivers reliable surface visibility and a controlled path of travel through standard mucosal contours
- Medical-Grade 100% PTFE Monofilament:
- Completely non-resorbable, sterile, and biologically inert, maintaining high material integrity in moist oral surroundings
- Zero Package Memory:
- Unfolds smoothly and flatly without corkscrewing or tangling upon deployment, giving surgeons clear handling predictability
- Hydrophobic Core Structure:
- Fully limits fluid intake, preventing blood, saliva, or oral debris from saturating the strand matrix
Benefits
- Minimal Tissue Trauma:
- Because the needle expands rather than cuts tissue, puncture hole enlargement and subsequent post-op bleeding or fluid seepage around the stitch are heavily minimized
- No Bacterial Wicking:
- The solid monofilament design acts as a barrier to oral microbes. Unlike braided strings that can wick mouth bacteria downward, this suture keeps underlying bone grafts pristine
- Stable Structural Flap Tension:
- Completely immune to structural enzymatic breakdown by saliva. The 4-0 strand safely supports the wound area throughout the necessary 14-to-21-day recovery process
- Maximum Patient Tissue Comfort:
- The underlying material matrix stays remarkably flexible and supple inside the mouth. It conforms gently over the gingiva without the rigid, pokey edges typical of standard nylon options
- Excellent Knot Security:
- The formulation compresses flush when tied. This counters the slippery nature of generic PTFE, keeping micro-knots fully locked without backing out
