Suturing Techniques

Abstract

The primary objective of suturing is to secure surgical flaps by re-approximating the wound margins. This allows haemostasis to promote optimal healing and improve patient comfort. Correct suturing techniques ensure accurate and effective closure of the surgical site, allowing direct apposition of the tissues to provide an environment for favourable healing. Ineffective application of suturing techniques and materials, especially in cases involving ridge augmentation, may result in compromised healing or early wound dehiscence. Surgical sutures are commonly classified based on material, structure, coating and source. The simple interrupted suture technique is the most commonly used technique. A continuous or uninterrupted suture uses a single strand of suture material to close crestal incisions that are placed on a long edentulous span. One advantage of the suturing technique is that it saves time; only two knots need to be tied in order to complete the suture.