Types of Sutures ppt

1
Types of Sutures
2
Sutures are divided into two types according to
its nature of absorption1) Absorbable
sutures2) Non Absorbable sutures
3
Sutures can be classified according to structure
of material1) Monofilament sutures2) Multi
Filament or Braided Sutures
4
Sutures can be classified according to type of
material1) Natural sutures2) Synthetic
sutures
5
Absorbable Sutures
Polyglactin 910 sutures
Polyglycolic acid sutures
Polydioxanone sutures
Poliglecaprone 25 sutures
Catgut sutures
6
Non Absorbable Sutures
Polyester sutures
 Polypropylene sutures
Nylon/ Polymade sutures
Polyvinylidene fluoride sutures
Catgut sutures
7
Monofilament Sutures
Poliglecaprone 25 sutures
 Polypropylene sutures
Nylon/ Polymade sutures
Polyvinylidene fluoride sutures
Catgut sutures
Polydioxanone sutures
8
Multi Filament or Braided Sutures
Polyglactin 910 sutures
 Polyglycolic acid sutures
Polyester sutures
Silk sutures
9
Natural suturesAll the other types of
sutures come under synthetic sutures
Silk sutures
Catgut Sutures
10
Thank you ?