Description
SMI CATGUT CHROM
Manufacturer: SMI
Product Specifications
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Material: Natural
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Type: Multifilament (twisted)
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Composition: Purified collagen from sheep or bovine intestine
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Coating: Chromic salts (to extend absorption time)
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Color: Brown/Beige (natural coloration)
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Tissue Reaction: Minimal to moderate
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Absorption: Absorbable by enzymatic degradation
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Absorption Time: 21-28 days (complete absorption)
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Tensile Strength: Approx. 50% after 7-14 days
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Needle: Various configurations (DR, DS, DSP for dental applications)
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USP: Various strengths (typically 3/0 - 5/0 for dental surgery)
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Length: 45-75 cm
Properties
- High tensile strength in the initial phase
- Good knot security
- Monofilament-like appearance due to special twisting technique
- Predictable absorption by enzymatic processes
- Minimal foreign body reaction
- Excellent biocompatibility
- Smooth tissue passage
Primary Indications – Dental Surgery
Periodontal Surgery
- Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
- Periodontal flap surgeries
- Recession coverage
- Periodontal pocket treatment
- Root coverage
- Free gingival graft (FGG)
Oral Surgery
- Soft tissue surgery
- Wisdom tooth extraction
- Mucogingival surgery
- Flap surgery
- Frenectomy
- Alveolar ridge surgery
Implantology
- Soft tissue adaptation after implantation
- Coverage of augmentation materials
- Closure in sinus lift procedures
- Guided tissue regeneration (GTR)
Further Dental Applications
- Apicoectomies
- Extraction surgery
- Plastic periodontal surgery
- Microsurgical procedures
- Regenerative procedures
- Ridge preservation and restoration
- Lip tie surgery
- Rapid wound healing processes
General Surgical Indications
- General soft tissue closure
- Gastrointestinal surgery (especially mucosal layers)
- Gynecology and obstetrics (episiotomy, cervical sutures)
- Urology (mucosal adaptations)
- Ophthalmology (conjunctival sutures)
- Ligatures for rapidly healing tissue
Advantages for Dental Surgery
- ✓ Natural Material – Excellent biocompatibility
- ✓ Optimal Absorption Time – Suitable for most oral healing processes
- ✓ No Suture Removal Required – Increased patient comfort
- ✓ Less Plaque Accumulation – Compared to synthetic multifilaments
- ✓ Minimal Inflammatory Reaction – Promotes undisturbed wound healing
- ✓ Proven Material – Decades of experience in oral surgery
- ✓ Cost-Effective – Excellent value for money
Contraindications
- ⚠ Not suitable for tissues requiring long-term support (>28 days)
- ⚠ Severe allergies to collagen products or animal proteins
- ⚠ Pregnancy and lactation (caution advised)
- ⚠ Patients with known kidney or liver diseases
- ⚠ Certain autoimmune diseases
- ⚠ Acute gastrointestinal problems
- ⚠ Infected or contaminated wounds
- ⚠ Patients with significantly delayed wound healing
- ⚠ Cardiovascular or neurological tissue structures
Special Features of Chromic Catgut
The chromic treatment of natural catgut material offers crucial advantages:
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Extended Absorption Time: 21-28 days (vs. 7-10 days for plain catgut)
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Increased Tensile Strength: Longer-lasting mechanical stability
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Reduced Tissue Reaction: Chromicization minimizes inflammatory processes
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Improved Knot Security: More stable knot formation through modification
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More Predictable Absorption: Controlled enzymatic degradation
Storage & Handling
- Store dry at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Protect from direct sunlight and heat
- Do not store in alcoholic solutions (can weaken the material)
- Keep sterile packaging sealed until use
- Do not use after the expiration date
- Check packaging integrity before use
Why SMI CATGUT CHROM for Dental Surgery?
For Dentists and Oral Surgeons:
- Proven natural material with a long tradition
- Perfect absorption time for oral healing processes
- No need for suture removal
- Reduces patient visits and treatment time
- Excellent handling for periodontal procedures
- Reliable SMI quality from European production
For Your Patients:
- Natural, biocompatible material
- No second appointment for suture removal
- Minimal postoperative discomfort
- Faster return to normal oral hygiene
- Less foreign body sensation
- Excellent aesthetic results
SMI CATGUT CHROM - Natural healing for oral health.
Note: This product is intended exclusively for dental and medical professionals. Application requires appropriate professional qualification. Please read the instructions for use before application.
