When are non-absorbable dental sutures used in periodontal surgery?

Non-absorbable dental sutures are commonly used for periodontal flap repositioning, mucogingival surgery and cases requiring stable wound margins with controlled removal timing.

What materials are common in non-absorbable dental sutures?

Common non-absorbable dental suture materials include nylon (polyamide) and polypropylene, often supplied with reverse-cutting needles for intraoral work.

What suture sizes are typical for perio and papilla work?

4-0 and 5-0 are commonly used for periodontal flap control, while 6-0 is often selected for finer papilla or anterior aesthetic work depending on clinician preference.

Medical Sutures | Dental Sutures - Non - Absorbable (Perio & Long Term Support)

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Dental Sutures – Non-Absorbable (Perio & Long-Term Support)

Stable wound support • Predictable removal timing • Ideal for periodontal flap control and cases needing extended tensile strength.

Clinical focus: Non-absorbable dental sutures are used when clinicians want consistent tensile support and controlled removal timing—commonly in periodontal flap surgery, mucogingival procedures and cases requiring longer-term stability.

Periodontal flaps Mucogingival surgery Papilla control Long-term support Nylon / Polypropylene

Why non-absorbable in perio and long-term cases?

Non-absorbable sutures are selected when stable margins and predictable removal are important. They help maintain flap position and wound edge control in periodontal and mucogingival procedures, especially where hygiene management and precise soft-tissue adaptation matter.

Consistent tensile support throughout early healing

Controlled removal timing to minimise track marks

Commonly used in periodontal flap repositioning and mucogingival work

What you’ll typically find here

Focused on monofilament non-absorbable options commonly used in dental settings.

Materials: Nylon (polyamide) and polypropylene

Typical sizes: 4-0 / 5-0 for flap control; 6-0 for finer papilla/anterior work

Needles: Reverse-cutting profiles for controlled penetration in oral mucosa

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Quick selection guide

Use this to choose non-absorbable options for periodontal and mucogingival cases. Final selection depends on tension, papilla work and hygiene considerations.

Periodontal Flaps

Flap repositioning & stability

Typical size: 4-0 or 5-0
Material: Nylon or polypropylene
Needle: Reverse-cutting

Mucogingival Surgery

Precision at flap margins

Typical size: 5-0
Material: Monofilament preferred
Tip: Choose finer needles for delicate tissue

Papilla / Aesthetic

Fine control

Typical size: 6-0
Material: Polypropylene often preferred
Needle: Fine reverse-cutting / micro-needle

Supplier: Medical Sutures supports UK implant and periodontal practices with reliable delivery and repeat ordering for clinical stock.

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Dental Sutures - Non - Absorbable (Perio & Long Term Support)