{"product_id":"look-sutures-pga","title":"LOOK Polysyn PGA Sutures | Absorbable Braided Dental Sutures","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOOK™ Polysyn™ sutures are a high-quality synthetic absorbable option made from polyglycolic acid (PGA). Engineered for predictable performance, Polysyn™ features a proprietary low-friction coating that delivers an exceptionally smooth, low-drag passage through tissue. These sutures maintain reliable strength through the critical early stages of wound healing and offer controlled, predictable absorption through hydrolysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally smooth proprietary coating\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes tissue drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredictable absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e through hydrolysis (non-enzymatic degradation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetains ~50% strength at 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e~20% strength at 21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraided construction\u003c\/strong\u003e available undyed (clear) or dyed (violet).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available in \u003cstrong\u003eviolet monofilament\u003c\/strong\u003e configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent knot tying and dependable handling characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbsorption \u0026amp; Strength Retention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePGA sutures degrade primarily through \u003cstrong\u003ehydrolysis\u003c\/strong\u003e, making their absorption pattern significantly more predictable than natural sutures such as chromic gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn vivo strength retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~50% at 14 days; ~20% at 21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essentially complete between 50–90 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral cavity considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saliva, microbial activity, and constant movement can accelerate breakdown, with a median survival time of ~15 days in oral mucosa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eByproducts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glycolic acid monomers, metabolized or excreted; may cause mild, transient inflammation in some cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile PGA sutures are widely used and highly reliable, their acidic degradation environment can in some cases be less than ideal for early osteogenesis or optimal wound healing in grafting procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyglycolic acid (PGA), a synthetic absorbable polymer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegradation mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrolysis (non-enzymatic breakdown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proprietary low-friction coating for smoother passage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braided (undyed or violet) and violet monofilament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Dental Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine intraoral soft tissue closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodontal and mucogingival procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction site closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplant-related soft tissue management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral dentoalveolar surgery where short-term absorbable support is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways exercise clinical judgment based on wound type and individual healing expectations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Look","offers":[{"title":"3-0 \/ C6 (19mm) | 3\/8 Reverse Cut | Silver \/ 27\" - Undyed","offer_id":46394466205873,"sku":"LOOK-423B","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-0 \/ C7 (24mm) | 3\/8 Reverse Cut | Silver \/ 27\" - Undyed","offer_id":46394466173105,"sku":"LOOK-442B","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-0 \/ C6 (19mm) | 3\/8 Reverse Cut | Silver \/ 27\" - Undyed","offer_id":46394466140337,"sku":"LOOK-422B","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5915\/8961\/files\/lookpgaboxmodified.jpg?v=1769196636","url":"https:\/\/www.xemax.com\/products\/look-sutures-pga","provider":"Xemax Surgical Products, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}