Making Suturing Simple
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Instructors: Lee Silverstein, DDS, MS, MBA & Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD
Are you still using the suturing techniques you were taught in dental school? Many concepts, materials, and instruments used in suturing have changed! This video demonstrates the most appropriate suturing techniques for specific clinical needs. Drs. Silverstein and Christensen show the best suturing instruments, how to select the right suture materials and needles for specific situations, and the most adequate knots for specific suture threads to avoid untying. Techniques for suturing will be demonstrated in close-up detail. All dentists will gain new information and skills from this presentation!
Closed Captioning available, streaming version
- Importance of Correct Suturing
- Essential Suturing Instruments
- Suture Needles
- Suturing Materials Compared
- Suturing Techniques
- Surgical Knotting Techniques
- Suture Technique: Simple Loop Interrupted
- Suture Technique: Figure 8 Interrupted
- Suture Technique: Periosteal Interrupted
- Suture Technique: Vertical Mattress
- Suture Technique: Apically Repositioned Vertical Mattress
- Suture Technique: Vertical Sling Mattress
- Suture Technique: Horizontal Mattress
- Suture Technique: Cross (Crisscross)
- Suture Technique: Continuous Loop
- Suture Technique: Continuous Locking
- Suture Technique: Sling Suture
- Suture Removal
- Additional Educational Resources
- Conclusion
This title is also available in our Oral Surgery discount package