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Dentistry and Craniofacial Research
ISSN: 2576-392X
September 10-11, 2018
Zurich, Switzerland
Dental Treatment 2018
Page 36
25
th
International Conference on
Dental Treatment
S
uccessful dental suturing or oral surgery is dependent on
accurate coaptation of the flaps. Various methods and
materials have been used (sutures, stents, paste dressings,
tissue tacks and adhesives) for precise flap placement.
Suturing has remained the most popular method. The term
“suture” describes any strand of material utilized to ligate
blood vessels or approximate tissues. The primary objective of
dental suturing is to position and secure surgical flaps in order
to promote optimal healing (first/primary intention) provides
support for tissue margin until they heal, without dead space
and reduce postoperative pain. Inadequate suturing may result
in flap skipping, exposed bone/necrosis, pain and delayed
wound healing. A variety of suture materials and suture/
needle combinations are available. The choice of suture for a
particular procedure is based on the known physical and biologic
characteristics of the suture material and the healing properties
of the sutured tissues.
The selection of suture material is based on:
The condition of
the wound, the tissues to be repaired, the tensile strength of
the suture material, knot--‐holding characteristics of the suture
material, and the reaction of surrounding tissues to the suture
materials. Knowledge of the suture, needles (type, size, shape),
instruments, and techniques are absolutely necessary in order
to be a competent surgeon. There is no suture superior to the
others in each aspect. The differences in terms of tissue reaction
and bacterial adhesion between sutures should be always
considered in the selection of the appropriate suturing material.
Delicate and proper soft tissue handling during various suturing
techniques can insure optimal tissue healing and high esthetic
result.
Biography
Hassan H Koshak is Consultant in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Head
of the Dental Department and Dental Educator at Comprehensive Specialized
Polyclinic, Ministry of Interior Security Forces Medical Services, Jeddah, King-
dom of Saudi Arabia, where he has been since 2016. He received a Saudi Fel-
lowship In Dental Implant from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
2014-2016. He received a Saudi Board In Periodontics from the Saudi Com-
mission for Health Specialties 2012-2014. He received his Master of Science in
Dentistry (MSD) and a Clinical Certificate In Periodontics from Riyadh Colleges
of Dentistry and Pharmacy 2009-2012, Riyadh, KSA, With Honours. Also he re-
ceived his Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from University of
South California School of Dentistry 2006-2008.
koshak-hh@hotmail.comDental suturing materials and techniques
Hassan H. Koshak
Ministry of Interior Security Forces Medical Services, Saudi Arabia
Hassan H. Koshak, J Dent Craniofac Res 2018, Volume 3
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C3-008