Description
SMI SURGICRYL 910
Manufacturer: SMI (Surgical Medical Instruments), Belgium
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Material: Synthetic
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Type: Multifilament (braided)
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Composition: Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of glycolide and lactide in a 9:1 ratio)
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Coating: Polyglactin 910 and calcium stearate
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Color: Violet
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Tissue Reaction: Minimal
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Absorption: Absorbable by hydrolysis (complete in 56-70 days)
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Tensile Strength: 40-50% after 21 days
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Needle: Various configurations available (HR, DS, DR)
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USP: Various strengths available (5/0 - 0)
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Length: Standard lengths 45-90 cm
Primary Indications in Dentistry:
- Periodontal surgery (flap operations, soft tissue adaptation)
- Oral surgery (mucosal adaptation, wound closures)
- Soft tissue surgery (frenectomies, vestibuloplasties)
- Extraction surgery (wisdom tooth removals, complex extractions)
- Implantology (soft tissue closure after implantation)
- Regenerative procedures (membrane fixation, tissue augmentation)
- Mucogingival surgery (recession coverage, free gingival grafts)
- Plastic periodontal surgery (papilla reconstruction, tissue grafting)
Other Surgical Applications: General soft tissue surgery, skin closure, fascial closure, gastrointestinal surgery, gynecology, urology
Advantages for Dental Surgery:
- Excellent handling in a moist surgical field
- Predictable absorption - no suture removal required
- Smooth surface reduces plaque accumulation and patient discomfort
- Minimal tissue reaction for optimal aesthetic results
- Excellent knot security even with fine sutures
- Smooth tissue passage without a sawing effect
- Sufficient tensile strength during the critical healing phase (21 days)
Contraindications: Not suitable for tissues with a very long wound healing phase; caution in patients with delayed wound healing, poor oral hygiene, smoking; acute infections in the surgical area; not for cardiovascular or nerve tissue
Special Notes: Optimal for standard dental procedures with normal to fast healing tendencies. The violet color allows for excellent visibility during surgery. Aseptically packaged for sterile removal.
