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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 60 cm – White – DS19 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT30DS19 (Box of 12)
  • PT30DS19 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 60 cm – White – DS19 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT30DS19 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 2 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT30DS19-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 3-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with DS19 19mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and secure gingival closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 60 cm – White – HR20 Taper Point Needle 20 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT30HR20 (Box of 12)
  • PT30HR20 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 60 cm – White – HR20 Taper Point Needle 20 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT30HR20 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 3/0 / White / Round bodied - taper pointGTIN: PT30HR20-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 3-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with HR20 20mm 1/2 circle taper needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and periodontal soft tissue closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – HR16 Taper Point Needle 16 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT40HR16 (Box of 12)
  • PT40DS16 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – HR16 Taper Point Needle 16 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT40HR16 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 1.5 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT40DS16-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 4-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with HR16 16mm 1/2 circle taper needle. Ideal for implant, grafting and periodontal soft tissue closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – DS19 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT40DS19 (Box of 12)
  • PT40DS19 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – DS19 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT40DS19 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 1.5 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT40DS19-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 4-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with DS19 19mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and secure gingival closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – HR16 Taper Point Needle 16 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT40HR16 (Box of 12)
  • PT40HR16 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – HR16 Taper Point Needle 16 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT40HR16 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 4/0 / White / Round bodied - taper pointGTIN: PT40HR16-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 4-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with HR16 16mm 1/2 circle taper needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and periodontal soft tissue closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – HR20 Taper Point Needle 20 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT40HR20 (Box of 12)
  • PT40HR20 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 60 cm – White – HR20 Taper Point Needle 20 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT40HR20 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 4/0 / White / Round bodied - taper pointGTIN: PT40HR20-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 4-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with HR20 20mm 1/2 circle taper needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and periodontal soft tissue closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – DS16 Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT50DS16 (Box of 12)
  • PT50DS16 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – DS16 Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT50DS16 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 1 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT50DS16-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 5-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with DS16 16mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and precise gingival closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – DS19 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT50DS19 (Box of 12)
  • PT50DS19 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – DS19 Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT50DS19 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 1 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT50DS19-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 5-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with DS19 19mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and secure gingival closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – HR16 Taper Point Needle 16 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT50HR16 (Box of 12)
  • PT50HR16 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – HR16 Taper Point Needle 16 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT50HR16 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 5/0 / White / Round bodied - taper pointGTIN: PT50HR16-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 5-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with HR16 16mm 1/2 circle taper needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and periodontal soft tissue closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – HR20 Taper Point Needle 20 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT50HR20 (Box of 12)
  • PT50HR20 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 60 cm – White – HR20 Taper Point Needle 20 mm – 1/2 Circle – PT50HR20 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 5/0 / White / Round bodied - taper pointGTIN: PT50HR20-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 5-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with HR20 20mm 1/2 circle taper needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and periodontal soft tissue closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 60 cm – White – DS12 Reverse Cutting Needle 12 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT60DS12 (Box of 12)
  • PT60DS12 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 60 cm – White – DS12 Reverse Cutting Needle 12 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT60DS12 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 0.7 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT60DS12-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 6-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with DS12 12mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and precise gingival closure. Box 12.
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  • LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 60 cm – White – DS16 Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT60DS16 (Box of 12)
  • PT60DS16 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE Dental Monofilament Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 6-0 – 60 cm – White – DS16 Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm – 3/8 Circle – PT60DS16 (Box of 12) £79.00 (£94.80 inc VAT) 0.7 / White / Reverse cuttingGTIN: PT60DS16-1 LuxSutures® LuxPTFE dental 6-0 non-absorbable monofilament suture, 60cm white strand with DS16 16mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. Ideal for implants, grafting and precise gingival closure. Box 12.
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Suture Materials / PTFE Sutures Guide
Dental & Periodontal Suture Guide

PTFE Sutures Guide

Learn about PTFE sutures, including material composition, handling characteristics, dental implant applications and periodontal surgery uses.

Material Type

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
  • Monofilament
  • Synthetic
  • Non-Absorbable

Common Uses

  • Dental implant surgery
  • Periodontal surgery
  • Bone grafting
  • Guided bone regeneration (GBR)
  • Soft tissue grafting

Key Benefits

  • Minimal bacterial adherence
  • Low tissue reaction
  • Smooth tissue passage
  • Excellent handling characteristics

What Are PTFE Sutures?

PTFE sutures are manufactured from polytetrafluoroethylene and are widely used in dental implant, periodontal and regenerative procedures. Their smooth monofilament construction and low tissue reactivity make them particularly popular in oral surgery environments.

PTFE materials are frequently selected during implant placement, guided bone regeneration and soft tissue grafting procedures where clean wound closure and predictable healing are important.

Common Procedures

  • Dental implant placement
  • Guided bone regeneration (GBR)
  • Bone grafting procedures
  • Periodontal surgery
  • Soft tissue grafting
  • Oral surgery procedures

Advantages of PTFE Sutures

  • Low plaque accumulation
  • Minimal tissue reaction
  • Excellent tissue compatibility
  • Smooth monofilament structure
  • Popular in implant dentistry

PTFE Suture Alternatives

Depending on procedural requirements, clinicians may consider PROLENE® for non-absorbable monofilament closure, VICRYL RAPIDE® for absorbable oral surgery closure or MONOCRYL® where absorbable monofilament wound support is preferred.

Related Suture Collections

PTFE Sutures PROLENE® Sutures VICRYL RAPIDE® Sutures MONOCRYL® Sutures

Related Material Guides

PROLENE® Guide MONOCRYL® Guide Non-Absorbable Sutures Guide Dental Implant Sutures
Professional use only: This guide is intended for qualified healthcare, dental and veterinary professionals. Final suture selection should always be made by the treating clinician.