Sutures

Dental Sutures — Absorbable Polyglactin 910 Sutures & Cutting Needles

Dental sutures are sterile pre-attached needle-and-thread devices used to close intraoral soft-tissue flaps after extraction, implant placement, periodontal surgery, apicectomy, biopsy and other oral surgical procedures. They re-approximate gingival margins, hold flap position, control bleeding and stabilise primary closure during healing. Dentalkart stocks Ethicon Vicryl polyglactin 910 absorbable braided sutures and Ethicon Vicryl Plus triclosan-coated antibacterial sutures, plus Crown stainless steel cutting needles.

Types of Dental Sutures Stocked

Absorbable braided polyglactin 910 (Ethicon Vicryl)

Coated braided polyglactin 910 multifilament that hydrolyses fully in 56–70 days — ideal for intraoral flap closure where suture removal is impractical (paediatric, lingual flaps, sinus lift incisions, GBR closures). Smooth tissue passage with good knot security. For example, Ethicon Vicryl VP-2317 absorbable surgical sutures.

Antibacterial absorbable (Ethicon Vicryl Plus)

Polyglactin 910 with triclosan antibacterial coating that reduces bacterial colonisation on the suture surface — preferred for implant flap closure, third-molar surgery and immunocompromised patients where surgical-site infection risk needs minimising. For example, Ethicon Vicryl Plus 3-0 and Ethicon Vicryl Plus 3-0 absorbable violet braided.

Cutting suture needles (standalone)

Reverse-cutting half-circle stainless steel needles for re-threading or special suturing situations — useful when a specific needle geometry is required outside the standard pre-attached suture pack. For example, Crown Stainless Steel Half Circle Cutting Suture Needle.

When Sutures Are Used in Dentistry

• Closure after surgical and impacted third-molar extraction
• Implant placement and second-stage uncovering
• Periodontal flap surgery, crown-lengthening and pocket reduction
• Apicectomy and peri-radicular surgery
• Soft-tissue biopsy and frenectomy
• Sinus lift lateral-window and crestal-approach closure
• Guided bone regeneration (GBR) and graft-site closure
• Mucogingival and connective-tissue graft fixation

How to Choose the Right Suture

1. For routine extraction and periodontal flap closure use 3-0 Vicryl — provides adequate tensile strength and full hydrolytic resorption.
2. For implant and GBR cases choose Vicryl Plus — the triclosan coating reduces bacterial colonisation on the thread itself.
3. For paediatric patients prefer absorbable (Vicryl) so no removal appointment is needed.
4. Match needle to flap thickness — 1/2-circle reverse-cutting suits attached gingiva, 3/8-circle suits buccal mucosa.
5. Use 4-0 or 5-0 for aesthetic-zone microsurgery, 3-0 for routine surgical closure, 2-0 for heavier flaps.
6. Store sealed sterile pouches at room temperature and check expiry — expired sutures lose tensile strength.

Suture Brands at Dentalkart

Dentalkart's suture range is built around Ethicon Vicryl and Vicryl Plus — the global benchmark for absorbable braided polyglactin 910 sutures, with the Plus variant adding triclosan antibacterial coating for high-infection-risk cases. Crown supplies standalone cutting suture needles for situations where pre-attached needle geometry needs supplementing — all sourced through authorised Indian distribution with original batch and expiry on every pouch.

Why Buy Dental Sutures from Dentalkart

Every Vicryl pouch is sourced through the authorised Ethicon Indian distributor, ships in sealed sterile primary packaging with original batch and expiry, and reaches 110000+ pincodes across India with COD on most surgical SKUs. Pair sutures with haemostats and surgical dressings for the full intraoral wound-closure workflow from one trusted catalogue serving 50,000+ dentists.

What are dental sutures used for?

Dental sutures are used to close intraoral soft-tissue flaps after extraction, implant placement, periodontal flap surgery, apicectomy, biopsy and frenectomy. They re-approximate gingival margins, hold the flap in position against the bone, control bleeding and stabilise primary closure during the early healing phase.

What is the difference between Vicryl and Vicryl Plus?

The difference between Vicryl and Vicryl Plus is the triclosan antibacterial coating on Vicryl Plus. Both are coated polyglactin 910 braided absorbable sutures with the same handling and resorption profile. Vicryl Plus adds triclosan to reduce bacterial colonisation on the suture thread, making it preferred for implant flap closure and high-infection-risk cases.

Which suture size should I use for dental surgery?

Use 3-0 sutures for routine extraction sockets and periodontal flap closure — the standard size with good knot security and tensile strength. Use 4-0 or 5-0 for aesthetic-zone microsurgery and thin gingival biotypes where finer thread reduces tissue trauma. Use 2-0 for heavy flaps and bone-graft site closures requiring extra strength.

How long does Vicryl take to absorb in the mouth?

Vicryl absorbs fully in 56–70 days in the oral environment through hydrolysis. Tensile strength retention is approximately 75% at 14 days, 50% at 21 days and minimal at 35 days. The braided polyglactin 910 structure breaks down predictably without needing suture removal — ideal for paediatric and lingual-flap cases.

Are the sutures on Dentalkart genuine Ethicon and CDSCO-compliant?

Yes, the sutures on Dentalkart are genuine Ethicon and CDSCO-compliant. All Vicryl and Vicryl Plus pouches are sourced through the authorised Ethicon Indian distributor, ship in sealed sterile primary packaging, and carry the original lot number and expiry date on every individual pouch and master carton.