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Integrated with Hu-Friedy’s Perma Sharp needle system, they enable precise placement with reduced tissue disruption, making them a staple in a wide range of oral procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Clinicians Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior knot security and pliability\u003c\/strong\u003e from braided construction — ideal for secure tissue holding in dynamic oral environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth needle-to-suture transition\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes drag and supports optimal healing by reducing unnecessary trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable tactile feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e and consistent handling characteristics familiar to clinicians trained on traditional suture materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraided construction may increase bacterial wicking potential compared to monofilament sutures. Best suited for low-contamination sites with good oral hygiene. Removal is recommended after 5–7 days to mitigate infection risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Dental Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMucosal ligation and gingival approximation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary closures in extractions and biopsies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral soft tissue closure where knot reliability is paramount and suture removal is planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural silk, non-absorbable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-absorbable, braided multifilament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-0 to 6-0 USP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 Series stainless steel, silver finish, multiple configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways exercise clinical judgment based on wound type, contamination risk, and individual patient factors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hu-Friedy","offers":[{"title":"2-0 \/ C-9 (23mm) | 1\/2 Reverse Cut | Silver \/ 18\" - 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