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Chromic Gut Suture 3-0, 27" Thread with 19mm, 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle. Brown. - Vitality™(Box of 12)

Chromic Gut Suture 3-0, 27" Thread with 19mm, 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle. Brown. - Vitality™(Box of 12)

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  • Thread Size: 3-0
  • Material: Chromic Gut, Absorbable
  • Needle Spec: 19mm, 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle
  • Comparable Needles: PS-2 / P-12 / PC31
  • Thread Length: 27'' (69cm) 
  • Packing: Box of 12 units

Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Suture (Brown) is an absorbable suture with a reverse cutting needle (Comparable with PS-2/ P-12/ PC-31) designed for use in oral surgery. This suture is particularly ideal to provide extra strength and secure knots for procedures such as implant surgery, wisdom teeth extraction, and bone grafting.

Features

  1. Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Suture keeps its strength for 10-14 days post-surgery.
  2. Very high knot-pull tensile strength.
  3. Good knot security due to special surface finish.
  4. Needle is silicone coated to minimize tissue trauma.
  5. Ultra-thin point needle tip for smoother tissue penetration with minimum pressure needed.
  6. The needle diameter and suture thread have similar thickness to eliminate any drag from needed to the thread.
  7. Needles (comparable with PS-2/ P-12/ PC-31) are made from very strong surgical grade stainless steel to keep the shape and minimizing the chances of breakage.

Clinical applications:

Best choice for wisdom teeth and dental implant surgeries. 

Shipping options:

  1. FREE standard UPS ground shipping on any suture order over $200.
  2. Expedited and overnight shipping available. Costs vary based on location.
  3. FREE shipping is not available for Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
  4. Benefit from our Auto-Ship service and save yourself time and hassle from inventory management. Set the quantity and schedule of the shipment and our platform will ship you the suture according to your selection. Change or cancel your auto-ship at any time without obligation.

Vitality™ Sutures are engineered to provide premium quality at value-driven pricing for oral surgeons across the United States. Each suture offers high tensile strength and minimal tissue reaction for optimal healing outcomes. Equipped with reverse cutting needles, they ensure effortless tissue penetration and reliable performance.

Vitality™ Sutures are available in a variety of materials—including Chromic Gut, PGA (Polyglycolic Acid), Polypropylene, and PTFE—making them ideal for a wide range of clinical applications. Offering quality comparable to leading brands like Ethicon™, Vitality™ Sutures deliver the same trusted performance at a more accessible price.

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Features

  1. Vitality™ 3-0 Chromic Gut Suture keeps its strength for 10-14 days post-surgery.
  2. Very high knot-pull tensile strength.
  3. Good knot security due to special surface finish.
  4. Needle is silicone coated to minimize tissue trauma.
  5. Ultra-thin point needle tip for smoother tissue penetration with minimum pressure needed.
  6. The needle diameter and suture thread have similar thickness to eliminate any drag from needed to the thread.
  7. Needles (comparable with PS-2/ P-12/ PC-31) are made from very strong surgical grade stainless steel to keep the shape and minimizing the chances of breakage.

Clinical applications:

Best choice for wisdom teeth and dental implant surgeries. 

Shipping options:

  1. FREE standard UPS ground shipping on any suture order over $200.
  2. Expedited and overnight shipping available. Costs vary based on location.
  3. FREE shipping is not available for Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
  4. Benefit from our Auto-Ship service and save yourself time and hassle from inventory management. Set the quantity and schedule of the shipment and our platform will ship you the suture according to your selection. Change or cancel your auto-ship at any time without obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chromic Gut Suture

What is a Chromic Gut Suture and how is it used in oral surgery?

Chromic gut is a natural suture materials are composed of highly purified collagen derived from animals such as sheep and beef intestines. Chromic gut suture material is the most common sutured used in dentoalveolar and dental implant surgeries since it eliminates the need for post-operative suture removal, reducing patient anxiety and usually result in less tissue inflammation. Chromic gut also provides a balance of good tensile strength and knot security for procedures like wisdom teeth extraction or implant surgery

How long does a Chromic Suture take to absorb?

It absorbed rapidly by enzymatic degradation. . The absorption time for Chromic gut sutures is approximately 10 to 14 days. For this reason, chromic guts sutures should be used only where the surgical flap is under minimal tension.

What is the difference between Chromic and Plain Gut Sutures?

This most important differences are resorption time and tensile strength when making knots. Since chromic gut suture is treated with chromium salts its resorption time is longer than plain gut. Its strength and durability is much higher than the plain gut suture. Plain gut suture has a shorter tensile strength duration, and can cause more tissue inflammation

Can Chromic Sutures be used for soft tissue closure in the mouth?

Absolutely!

Chromic gut suture is the #1 choice for oral surgeons fro dentoalveolar and simple implant surgeries flap closures. If gingival flap closure involves GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration) been grafting procedure PGA (such as Vitality Antibacterial PGA) is preferred over Chromic Gut since it respond much slower.

If the soft tissue closure involves soft tissue grafting Chromic Gut is not indicated

Do Chromic Sutures require special handling or soaking before surgery?

Surface of Chromic gut store has to be moist before using it for flap closure. Each Chromic gut suture is packaged individually. Each package contains a conditioning solution, typically consisting of isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol), water, and other agents.

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